Feb 27, 2019 | Feature, Trauma: Consequences, Trauma: Prevention
Have you read The Hate U Give? Seen the movie maybe? If so, you’ve probably realized it has an important message at its core and it starts with the acronym “THUG LIFE.” According to the story, The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everyone. No truer words, my friends,...
Feb 7, 2019 | Maternal Home Visiting, Trauma: Consequences, Trauma: Healing, Trauma: Prevention
It’s been twenty years since the Centers for Disease Control discovered that childhood trauma, like abuse or neglect, dramatically increased survivors chances of dying of 7 of America’s 10 leading causes of death. The Adverse Childhood Experiences study demonstrated...
Dec 27, 2018 | Trauma: Consequences, Trauma: Prevention
Spanking has been a controversial topic in the realm of parenting for some time. Is physical punishment ever justified? What are appropriate measures when it comes to discipline? Reflecting on the foundation and purpose of parental authority as well as on virtues...
Dec 27, 2018 | Feature, news, Sex Abuse, Trauma: Consequences
BY JULIE K. BROWN NOV. 28, 2018 A decade before #MeToo, a multimillionaire sex offender from Florida got the ultimate break. Palm Beach County Courthouse June 30, 2008 Jeffrey Edward Epstein appeared at his sentencing dressed comfortably in a blue blazer, blue shirt,...
Dec 16, 2018 | Maternal Home Visiting, news
Author Alison Bowen, Chicago Tribune Results of a survey released Monday found that Chicago adults consider drug abuse, obesity, and child abuse and neglect the biggest problems facing the city’s children. Among those surveyed, 64 percent cited drug abuse as a...
