A New Look At Young Children Who Experience Trauma

Originally published on wnpr on March 30, 2017 By DIANE ORSON. An estimated 95,000 young children in Connecticut under age six have experienced a potentially traumatic event. There’s a new effort underway in the state to expand services focused on their developmental needs. Early childhood trauma could include physical or…

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Introducing the Typology of Modern Slavery

When you first hear about human trafficking, it’s hard to wrap your mind around how it even exists—much less how widespread it is. But once you take a closer look, it’s hard not to see it: in the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the storefronts we pass…

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HELP California Rape Survivors!

Originally published on Change.Org on March 28, 2017 By Amanda Nguyen. Dear Supporters! There are 2 million CA rape survivors that don’t have access to equal rights under CA law. Our CA team needs help tomorrow – they are testifying and the vote in the House is on the same…

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NOWHERE TO HIDE “THE ELEPHANT IN THE [CLASS]ROOM”

Originally published on LucidWitness on August 8, 2016 By Daun Kauffman. Confessions of an ignorant and frustrated teacher Trauma during development or, childhood trauma, changes the architecture of the physical brain and the ability to learn and social behavior. It impacts 2 out of 3 children at some level, but I…

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