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Preventing school shootings

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His grandfather was involved in the criminal justice system. Yet, he talked his way out of the psychiatric hold and avoided triggering a system that would have prohibited him from buying guns. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. What about mental health care?

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

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Empirical research associated with the Adverse Childhood Experiences study from the Centers for Disease Control has demonstrated that ACEs cause various adverse outcomes in adulthood, including criminal justice system involvement. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

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The criminal justice system doesn’t stop them or child protective systems, but by supporting wounded parents long-term, we can. . If someone attempts suicide, they are likely to experience a profound loss of civil rights- they can be involuntarily committed to psychiatric care for 72 hours. Do you know your score?