Beyond Advocacy

MAY 21, 2024

My doctoral dissertation, The Negative Effects of Incarceration on Fathers in Fragile Families , focused on criminal justice. As President of the Mental Health Association of DC, I advocated for mental services in schools to reduce the probability of youth becoming ensnared by the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Justice Justice and Corrections Substance Abuse Military 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Tobacco use as an adult. Self-reported addiction, drug dependence, and lifetime usage of illegal drugs.

Criminal Justice 52

Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Addiction Rehabilitation 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Drug and alcohol abuse. Tobacco use as an adult.

Criminal Justice 52

Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Addiction Rehabilitation 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 30, 2022

When thinking about how parental mental illness can affect family members, the landmark CDC/Kaiser Permanente study on ACEs defined “mental illness” to include everything from eating disorders and depression to more chronic conditions that completely distort a person’s perception of themselves and reality. Additional Resources for Help.

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Criminal Justice Confidentiality Substance Abuse Depression 98

Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Criminal Justice Recovery Mental Health 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Social workers have a strong educational foundation, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95