"Experts find that neighbors, strangers and other witnesses to domestic violence are becoming less hesitant to get involved and call for help. "It used to be, 'Don't ask, don't tell, mind your own business, it's a private affair,'" said Det. Sgt....
"People who experience warmer, more upbeat emotions may have better physical health because they make more social connections, according to a new study published in Psychological Science , a journal of the Association for Psychological Science...."...
Abstract The strengthening of international criminal law through an increased focus on the right to reparation and rehabilitation for victims of crimes against humanity represents an important challenge to health professionals, particularly to those...
"... Domestic violence is a leading cause of unstable housing situations. According to a 2005 survey of service providers across the country , 28 percent of all housing denials and 11 percent of all evictions were the direct result of domestic...
"The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers. "Even after adjusting for factors ranging from childhood maltreatment and...
"Adults who say they bullied others when they were adolescents may have a higher likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior later in life, according to new research from UT Dallas. "The study, which appeared in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence,...
Domestic violence by men 'shocking': survey - China “The survey showed that one in two men reported using physical or sexual violence against an intimate partner, one in four reported having raped a woman and one in 25 admitted to having...
Thankx Jane and Chris for posting this report! Over 50 pages outlining the impact of Complex Trauma and why ACE'S programs would be beneficial in Spokane Communities, virtually my backyard! Sponsored by the Empire Health Foundation, also...
For anyone interested in reading the report, you can find it in the "Community Projects" pages..scroll down to "Report Complex Trauma in the Spokane Area"...the National Child Traumatic Stress Network is also mentioned as a resource...
Philly.com columnist Kevin Riordan posted his impressions of Monday's trauma summit in Camden, N.J. "Camden is a traumatized community," said Sandra L. Bloom, a physician who is an associate professor in Drexel University's School of Public...
"Currently, in social service circles across the nation the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study is becoming a focal point on understanding and treating clients. Dr. Vincent J. Felitti originally conducted the ACE study in 1985.... " How does...
To begin, we listen. We offer encouragement and support for our children's projects and appreciation of their concerns. When they are excited, we share their excitement. When they are anxious, frustrated or disappointed, we offer empathy, solace and...
"The wedding is on Friday, and the letter writer tried to talk her friend out of it, with assistance from a domestic violence hotline. The woman, unsurprisingly, isn’t listening to reason. She says the boyfriend doesn’t beat her and made...
"Childhood experiences have an enormous impact on people’s health in adulthood. This blog post is not based on any new breakthroughs or just-published research. Rather, it is a reminder to all clinicians to keep in mind the ACE Study as we see...