"We’re trying to look at some ways where we can improve communications with the DCFS so we make sure we have some of the information they have. There are legal restrictions on that that may require some legislation," Ford said. "In the meantime,...
"Reporters and news organizations have started to recognize and talk about the effects of covering traumatic situations on journalists.... "The Dart Center for Trauma and Journalism provides journalists and educators with resources to help teach and...
"One of the most significant disabilities incurred by U.S. service personnel returning from the battle zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, whether or not they suffered physical injuries, is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric condition...
Abstract Most studies to date have examined negative effects of exposure to community violence, in line with the deficit-based perspective. However, given that most youth exposed to community violence demonstrate positive adaptation or resilience over...
"The Citizen’s Adversity Support Team is an intervention program that trains volunteers to provide trauma victims with compassionate, supportive assistance when requested by first responders.... "Brand realized the need for a program to help...
"I hated being branded with the label," he said, explaining he doesn't consider himself a victim since he has been working since Sandusky’s conviction to empower others in the battle against abuse. "It's very therapeutic," Fisher said. "In his...
"According to stipulations in The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, random and unannounced visits might be a provision of the new government healthcare program. Those eligible and enrolled in the ‘Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood...
"Drinking several servings of soda a day is associated with behaviour problems such as aggression, a new study of preschoolers suggests. "When researchers looked at 2,929 children in the U.S., they found 43 per cent of parents said their child had at...
"A new breed of highly personal videogames on topics including depression, autism and cancer are changing what it means to play videogames. WSJ's Conor Dougherty and game creator Ryan Green join Lunch Break. Photo: That Dragon Cancer...."...
When I was a child growing up in Kentucky, my father made regular visits−usually at night−to the local jail to provide medical care to inmates. In one way or another, substances were the root cause of both their illnesses and their...
The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book provides a detailed picture of how children are faring in the United States. In addition to ranking states on overall child well-being, the Data Book ranks states in four domains: Economic...
"An Elder in Kake once said, "This stuff is so simple! It’s just 40 words for love!" Even people with stress-filled lives and different priorities can act in ways that will really help kids. Have fun with this list of ideas. Make a list of your...
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"There are steps that parents can take to minimize the development and perpetuation of sibling abuse.... Do not subject your child to your abusive partner . Model appropriate communication Pay attention to your child’s peer relationships Take...