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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Leia Salzman, PhD, LCSW, from the Tulane University School of Social Work, describes collective trauma as “an event, or series of events that shatters the experience of safety for a group, or groups, of people.” Collective trauma occurs when this type of event happens to an entire community.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

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Poverty A new study from Columbia University should remind us of something history has consistently shown: the relationship between poverty and crime is far from predictable or consistent. Their fight-or-flight mechanism activates, and most people will fight for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to self-preservation.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

A new study from Columbia University should remind us of something history has consistently shown: the relationship between poverty and crime is far from predictable or consistent. Their fight-or-flight mechanism activates, and most people will fight for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to self-preservation.

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News Items – January 27, 2022

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Accusations into the University of Hawaii’s football team and athletic department for ignoring poor player treatment by former head football coach Todd Graham were punctuated by the parents of a former player testifying to the state senate about the lack of help for their son’s mental health issues. Daily Journal. Kristen Lee is a member.