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Study: One in five U.S. children have mental disorder
"As many as one in five children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder in a given year, according to national data recently compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... "...The CDC estimated that mental illness in...
1 in 6 women at fracture clinics have been abused, study shows - Canada
"One in six women who come into fracture clinics have been abused by their partners in the last year, and at least one in 50 are there as a direct result of a domestic violence incident, according to a new study out of McMaster University. "The study,...
Health of US children improves, but more live in poverty
"Families in the United States are making gains in education and health, two key factors in their overall well-being, a report released on Monday showed, adding to data that suggests the U.S. economy is slowly rebounding from the ...
Report: California among nation's worst for children
"Health leaders and children’s advocates in California and across the Coachella Valley are troubled, but not all that surprised, by a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation that ranks the state among the lowest in the country for child...
Ethical issues in family violence research in healthcare settings - abstract
Abstract Research ethics is always important. However, it is especially crucial with sensitive research topics such as family violence. The aim of this article is to describe and discuss some crucial issues regarding intimate partner violence and...
Pa. Legislature readies big changes to child abuse law - Pennsylvania
"So, what's actually going to change? "Most critical is the legal definition what actually constitutes child abuse. "Under current law, the level of injury and the degree of pain a child has to experience in order for the incident to be...
Child Maltreatment: Screening and Anticipatory Guidance - abstract
Abstract Child maltreatment is a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the numbers of children affected by child maltreatment and the dire consequences that can develop, prompt identification of child maltreatment is crucial....
Death of German Shepherd left in Vancouver dumpster leads to Justice meeting (Photos) - Canada
"In July 2013 a German Shepherd named Captain was found beaten and bloodied in a Vancouver dumpster. The dog, formerly a K9 candidate, died as a result of his injuries... " In response to my concern that animals are considered property in the...
Where's the post-adoption support for traumatised children? - United Kingdom
"Prospective adopters who believe a traumatised and vulnerable child would naturally be entitled to help from social or health services if in obvious need are mistaken. While social workers may reassure parents during the adoption process that they...
US Indian Policy as Racial Discrimination, Pacifica Radio's Law and Disorder Program Interviews Lakota People's Law Project's Daniel Sheehan (5 min)
"According to Lakota People’s Law Project Chief Counsel Daniel Sheehan, United States policy toward Native Americans has focused on assimilation since the days of mandatory boarding schools in which children were taken from...
Fatherhood Initiative helps reconnect dads with their kids - Vermont
"Mrowicki is a member of the Vermont Fatherhood Initiative, a group of professionals that includes representatives from the Department of Children and Families, private local agencies such as Visiting Nurses of Colchester and Early Education Services...
Child poverty can be alleviated
ACEsConnection member Dr. Nadine Burke Harris wrote this article. "Over the last 20 years, researchers have discovered yet another insidious effect of poverty on children: Adverse childhood experiences are often a contributing cause of serious medical...
A BIt About Me
Hello ACES. I just joined your group and am trying to figure out how it works. A bit about me. My wife and I adopted our daughter Casey from Poland in 1991. She was weak, sickly, possibly suffering from CP. But under our care she blossomed into a...
Little Children, Big Challenges:Incarceration
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you can comfort your child and guide her through these tough moments. With your love...