Tag: violence prevention
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The Alarming Disappearance of Native Women: An Urgent Call to Action
Get Pregnant Fast “Indigenous women go missing twice: once in reality and a second time in the headlines.” This poignant statement from Maya Torres, a co-founder of the initiative Save Our Sisters, encapsulates the dire situation facing Native women across the United States and Canada. An epidemic is sweeping through these communities, as Native women…
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Are We (Unknowingly) Preparing Our Children for Violence and Aggression?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent discussion on a parenting forum, I encountered several parents suggesting that the best way to handle a toddler’s biting behavior was to bite them back, flick them on the mouth, or even use hot sauce as a deterrent. These reactions are alarming as they prioritize punitive measures over understanding…
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Stop Associating Gun Violence with Mental Illness
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, we find ourselves in the aftermath of another mass shooting, and the cycle of blame and anger continues. Social media quickly transforms into a battleground where people clash over gun violence and legislation. Some advocate for an outright ban on gun sales, while others proudly flaunt their concealed carry permits.…
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I Don’t Want Your Guns, But I Refuse to Be a Human Shield
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Date: Feb. 24, 2023 Photo by: Hero Images / Getty No educator signed up to be a human shield. Teaching is a profession filled with challenges and sacrifices. From low salaries and a lack of respect to the burden of unpaid overtime, the list of hurdles is extensive. Fortunately,…