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[Editor's note: Dr. Harise Stein at Stanford University edits a web site — abuseresearch.info — that focuses on the effects of abuse, and includes research articles on PACEs. Every month, she posts the summaries of the abstracts and links to research articles that address only ACEs, PCEs and PACEs. Thank you, Harise!] Human Trafficking Santiago Mangual KP, Patin E, Chandler M, et al. Part I: Health issues of those experiencing trafficking: Background and context for dermatologists. Clin...

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act is officially headed to President Biden’s desk. The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a bill Ro Khanna introduced last year, tackles abuse and neglect in the so-called “troubled teen” industry. Paris Hilton, a survivor of this abuse, spoke out about her experience and inspired change. Each year, tens of thousands of children are neglected, abused, and exploited by an industry that sells itself as a solution for troubling behavior while traumatizing...

[Editor's note: Dr. Harise Stein at Stanford University edits a web site — abuseresearch.info — that focuses on the effects of abuse, and includes research articles on PACEs. Every month, she posts the summaries of the abstracts and links to research articles that address only ACEs, PCEs and PACEs. Thank you, Harise!] Child Abuse Riccardi JS, Hale M. Adverse childhood experiences and brain injury in younger children: Findings from the 2021-2022 National Survey of Children's Health. Brain...

The latest Surviving Spirit Newsletter - Hope, Healing & Help for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health is out - It can be read online via this & you can also subscribe - http://ml.survivingspirit.com/dada/mail.cgi/archive/newsletter/20241218122142/ or this - https://www.survivingspirit.com/pdfs/2024-12-The_Surviving_Spirit_Newsletter_December_2024.pdf “ Every single person has at least one secret that would break your heart. If we could just remember this, I think there would be a lot...

To read more of Echo's blog post, please click here; Trauma-Informed Journalism . The power dynamic between journalist and trauma survivor is inherently unequal. Unlike survivors, journalists know and control the reporting process. They ask the questions, choose the quotes, and frame the story—often without any input from the survivor. Power and control (“agency”) are taken from the survivor during the traumatic experience; therefore, trauma experts agree, restoring agency is essential for...

“What if I was made for evil?” These are the words of a 15-year-old African American male that I will never forget. He was in an alternative to incarceration program. As a social worker, in my usual capacity of trying to encourage and uplift this young man, I told him that he was made for good and he countered with the aforementioned question. He said, ‘If someone was made for good, then someone had to be made for evil.’ He asked, what if that was him? It stopped me in the middle of my...

As teachers, who represent one of the most relationship-intensive professions, we must first nourish ourselves so that we can transfer the same energy and motivation to our students. If we act only to inform our students, this process can become mechanical after a while. However, if we can protect our own internal motivation and enjoy our profession, this will both satisfy us and inspire our students. This is how I define well-being: First, we must support ourselves, keep ourselves strong,...

Launch of the "Power Of the Mind" Conferences. Do join us 💃🏽🥳🎉🥳❤️ Join the Movement by clicking the link below and getting yourself a ticket/s for Conference Launch. https://form.jotform.com/243490533526558 Be a part of the work we are doing. God bless you!🥰❤️ #comealivemovement #jointhemovement #shareyourstory #speakupagainstabuse #speakupspeakout #standupforyourself #foryourinspiration #foryouシ

Pediatrics is becoming medicine’s largest skeleton crew Low pay, high pressure, and a troubling political landscape — it’s all adding up By Jared E. Boyce and Faith Crittenden, STAT OPINION Nov. 27, 2024 Two years ago, the RSV epidemic shook pediatric hospitals across the country along with the pediatric residents in them. One of us, Faith, was a resident at the time, and she and her colleagues refer to it as the dark ages : Whether they were arriving for their morning shifts or leaving...

Asking meaningful questions is valuable for gaining clarity and is particularly helpful in building a trauma-informed culture. Use these ten questions to guide you and your team into deeper trauma-informed practice. The Right Questions Lead to Better Solutions “ There are no right answers to wrong questions .” – Ursula K. Le Guin “ The one who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions .” – Confucius “ The power to question is the basis of all human progress .” – Indira...

From MOTHER JONES DAILY December 11, 2024 by Julianne McShane https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/child-advocacy-centers-voca/utm_source=mjnewsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter-12-11-2024 While House Speaker Mike Johnson rushed to institute trans bathroom restrictions at the Capitol last month, the same swift action has not been extended to a looming crisis that could devastate services for abused children. It’s very possible you’ve never heard of these...