'Being trauma-informed is not just a process, it is a way of life. It is understanding that what we say, put online or print has direct effects on the lives of victims, many of whom are children,' writes Sen. Dust. 14 candidate Deondra Brown.
The Family Support Center and Salt Lake County leaders plant 3,616 blue pinwheels in honor of every child who was abused in the county during 2020 on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.When tragedies occur, our natural tendency is to focus on the allegations and the salacious nature of the details. Whether it’s an egregious child sexual abuse case or a terrible act of gun violence, our thoughts and conversations are often consumed with the desire to know more.
As a victim of child abuse, I saw the whispers and stares. I battled the demons in my head. I experienced the uncertainty of what life would look like moving forward. I was an adult when my experiences were made public. I can’t imagine navigating this path publicly as a child. Frankly, no child should have to deal with the negative effects of identifying information spreading like wildfire and leading to their identity being discovered.
Our communities, caregivers, the media and political leaders must work together to not only help prevent child abuse, but also ease the consequences of trauma caused by abuse by understanding how trauma affects victims. Leading with compassion, considering each victim’s perspective, and recognizing what triggers aggravate or exacerbate further trauma, we can support victims in what we say, in what we do, and by the decisions we make.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Brown, Tatum Validate Choice to Keep Them Together in Game 3Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have often been pitted against each other, and treated as rivals instead of teammates. They showed in Wednesday's NBAFinals Game 3 win why the Celtics kept them together, writes SIChrisMannix
Les mer »
Why does Galveston's usually brown water randomly turn blue?Late last week, Galveston's typically-brown water turned bright blue. A meteorologist explains why it happens and when the region could possibly see it again.
Les mer »
Polar Bears and Brown Bears Have an Ancient, Intimate Relationship, Scientists SayThese bears interbred a lot more than we thought, suggests DNA from a 115,000-year-old jawbone.
Les mer »
A New Technique Finds a Bundle of Brown DwarfsAstronomers directly imaged four new brown dwarfs. They used space data, ground-based observing, and a software tool to do it.
Les mer »
Animal breeder known as the ‘Monkey Whisperer’ sentenced for illegally selling primate to singer Chris BrownAuthorities caught on to Jimmy Wayne Hammonds’ monkey trade after Brown posted pictures on Instagram of the capuchin he bought.
Les mer »
Seller of monkey to Chris Brown sentenced to probationWildlife agents moved in after Brown shared a picture of the capuchin monkey with millions of his followers on Instagram. Prosecutors later dropped charges of possessing the monkey without a permit.
Les mer »