Sentences with phrase «abuse issues in your community»

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Policy initiatives on transparency and government accountability, along with formal (albeit belated) responses to injustices in Wukan and other rural communities indicate a willingness to redress human rights issues involving abuses of political authority.

More seriously, the issue in the OP of people leaving institutions because of abuse can not be addressed if then being involved with new people and new communities that also are abusive.

David: «In fact, I've come to the conclusion that the core issue at the heart of our communities is the abuse of power and its privileges».

In fact, I've come to the conclusion that the core issue at the heart of our communities is the abuse of power and its privileges.

We also provide assistance to the Christian community in understanding the vital importance of responding to abuse disclosures in a manner that demonstrates both knowledge of the issues, and compassion to those involved.

Most recently, GRACE is in the process of a breakthrough project that will fundamentally change the way the faith community addresses and responds to the many issues associated with child abuse.

After leaving the prosecutor's office in 2001, I was burdened to apply what I had learned on the front lines as a child sexual abuse prosecutor in helping to train and equip the faith community to address the many issues associated with abuse.

To address the issue of drug abuse in your area, it is important to get involved in drug abuse prevention programs in your community or your child's school.

This raises serious questions for those in the democracy promotion community about why legislatures trained in democracy and human rights issues have failed to act as bulwarks to authoritarian abuse — and what can be done about it.

And republicans, in addition, are concerned about many other issues: the discrimination faced by the LGBT community, consumers at the mercy of retailers or companies, Internet users at the mercy of providers or regulatory states, children at the mercy of their parents or teachers, the elder at the mercy of younger disrespectful citizens, the kid being bullied by a classmate at school, the prisoner abused by his jail mates or by the prison authorities, etc..

Yes, but not without abusing its power by upending the principle that citizens, through their elected representatives in local government, should be able to decide for themselves issues that affect only their communities.

Public health threats, weather emergencies, environmental issues, protecting children from physical or mental abuse, creating a more inclusive community: all require county government to be involved and at the forefront in working on solutions.

The new agreement with Kaleida Health and Catholic Health is the latest step on a continuum as Erie County continues to work to better protect children and families, and follows a number of ways the county has acted in recent months to proactively address the issue of child abuse in the community.

«The perspective I want to bring to Albany is that of a mother, chemical engineer, finance person and community advocate involved in substance abuse and mental health issues,» she said.

I AM A ONE WOMAN MAN - WHO HAS THE PASSION AS A MINISTER TO SERVE IN THE OUTREACH COMMUNITY - HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, RE-ENTRY AND HOMELESSNESS ISSUES.

As an emergency outreach counselor immediately following the tragic event — and in her subsequent role as founding executive director of Mustard Seed Generation, a nonprofit organization with a mission of encouraging Korean American youth to develop all aspects of a healthy identity — Kim has addressed an array of mental health issues in the Korean American community, including suicidal tendencies, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, low self - esteem, body image issues, substance abuse, and identity confusion.

The arrests, and the drug - abuse - prevention programs that led to them, have sparked intense debate in some communities and educators and community leaders are lining up on both sides of the issue.

Working with persons in the homeless community who own animals can be challenging, especially when there are issues with mental illness or drug abuse.

▪ HSVB&IRC and its role in the community ▪ History of the humane movement ▪ Lost & Found Pets - the importance of proper identification ▪ Pets in rental and condominium housing: How renters and landlords / HOA's can find common ground ▪ Living with urban wildlife ▪ Resolving nuisance wildlife concerns ▪ Disaster preparation for pets ▪ Pet first aid and CPR ▪ Spaying / Neutering (Adults and Children) ▪ Dog bite prevention - for schools, communities, professionals and the general public (Adults and Children) ▪ Problems pertaining to breed - specific legislation ▪ Animal abuse and its link to domestic violence ▪ Animal abuse and its link to child abuse ▪ Animal abuse and its link to school violence ▪ The problem of hybridized pets (wolf / dog and exotic / domestic cats) and exotic pets ▪ Animal hoarding: A community problem ▪ Preventing pet theft ▪ Greyhounds and problems with greyhound racing ▪ Pet - proofing your home ▪ Paws Come with Claws: Scratching behavior in cats and alternatives to declawing ▪ Safe travel with pets ▪ Pets and the military (what to do if deployed) ▪ General issues pertaining to humane care of companion animals

«Animals in the Heartlands» aims to raise awareness and understanding of animal issues in our neighbourhoods through a comprehensive booklet with useful information about how to be a better pet owner, how to report abuse, how to handle community cat issues, with relevant contact information and more.

In the context of 2016, (Re) Public celebrates the self - determination and agency of the country while tackling contemporary issues in Ireland which have broader resonance globally, these include: — hidden histories of state institutional abuse (Nolan) community identity in post conflict rural border regions (North 55), issues relating to natural cycles in time, climate change and its global effects (Softday), the individual's struggle for autonomy within the field of mental health (Tighe), the importance of creative autonomy and independence for the right to self - expression in movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (MorleyIn the context of 2016, (Re) Public celebrates the self - determination and agency of the country while tackling contemporary issues in Ireland which have broader resonance globally, these include: — hidden histories of state institutional abuse (Nolan) community identity in post conflict rural border regions (North 55), issues relating to natural cycles in time, climate change and its global effects (Softday), the individual's struggle for autonomy within the field of mental health (Tighe), the importance of creative autonomy and independence for the right to self - expression in movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (Morleyin Ireland which have broader resonance globally, these include: — hidden histories of state institutional abuse (Nolan) community identity in post conflict rural border regions (North 55), issues relating to natural cycles in time, climate change and its global effects (Softday), the individual's struggle for autonomy within the field of mental health (Tighe), the importance of creative autonomy and independence for the right to self - expression in movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (Morleyin post conflict rural border regions (North 55), issues relating to natural cycles in time, climate change and its global effects (Softday), the individual's struggle for autonomy within the field of mental health (Tighe), the importance of creative autonomy and independence for the right to self - expression in movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (Morleyin time, climate change and its global effects (Softday), the individual's struggle for autonomy within the field of mental health (Tighe), the importance of creative autonomy and independence for the right to self - expression in movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (Morleyin movement and dance (Donnellan) and strategies of resistance that include artistic intervention, self - organization, and collectivism (Morley).

A central issue in the case has been the question of whether the practice of polygamy involves the potential for abuse of women and children in polygamous communities.

As a result the trial record in this proceeding is incomplete and unbalanced on crucial issues including: (1) the widespread suicidal ideation initially experienced by persons with disabilities responding to their disabilities; [8](2) relevant exploitation and abuse to which people with disabilities and the elderly are subjected; [9](3) prejudice faced by persons with disabilities in society at large and in the medical community; [10](4) the impact the lack of palliative care and support services has on suicidal ideation; [11](5) the impaired agency of persons with disabilities in dependent circumstances; [12](6) evidence of clinicians about the impact resulting from a state sanctioned paradigm shift legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia («AS / E»); [13] and (7) the impact on the judgment of doctors of functioning in an environment of increasing health costs and budget constraints.

I have more than twenty five years experience in a full range of treatment programs providing services to clients, and their families; addressing the symptoms of mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse problems, personality disorders, legal issues and community adjustment problems.

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

«Serving a broad range of patients with issues ranging from bereavement, psychiatric conditions, and substance abuse, we operate in Herkimer, NY and we are proud to serve the communities of central New York State.»

The reports came as Canadian First Nations woman Carol Hopkins told the World Congress on Public Health, held in Melbourne this month, that staggering rates of suicide among Indigenous communities worldwide could only be reduced by strengthening culture, rather than just focusing on issues such as drug and alcohol abuse.

To examine this issue further, the Federal government funds the National Incidence Study (NIS), which is an attempt to provide a more accurate estimate of the incidence of child abuse and neglect by including in its sample, children who were investigated by child protective service (CPS) agencies, children screened out by CPS without investigation, and children seen by community professionals who were not reported to CPS.

But suggestions that the recent rise in syphilis cases has something to do with child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities are an irresponsible distraction from the issue at hand.

Subsequent speeches will address issues ranging from the very serious problem of a lack of engagement with Indigenous peoples in policy making and significant failures in the whole of government machinery currently in operation federally; to the Northern Territory intervention and child abuse issues; to a positive vision for our communities such as by closing the gap in life expectancy, and creating an equal life chance for Indigenous children.

It is also simply not enough to suggest, as in the past year, that the rights agenda is over by splintering the focus on Indigenous affairs and shifting attention from one topical issue to another, whether it be violence or substance abuse or petrol sniffing in Indigenous communities.

Child Welfare Approaches for Indigenous Communities: International Perspectives Libesman Child Abuse Prevention Issues, 20, 2004 View Abstract Reviews legislation and services delivered to indigenous communities in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand and describes a range of service models that focus on indigenous collaboration, community development, community participation, and community control.

Identifying the signs of physical or emotional abuse is notoriously difficult, with numerous studies detailing rampant under - detection in the medical community — even among primary care physicians, who typically have more training and a deeper familiarity with patients.2 For birth registrars, the innate difficulty of detection is compounded by the hectic and eventful atmosphere surrounding a birth, making it an especially inopportune time to identify and broach such a sensitive issue, especially if an abusive father is present.

Since then she has worked in an agency setting with abused children and their families, as well as being a clinical supervisor for therapeutic foster care and intensive community based treatment for children with severe mental health issues.

The NSPCC's services concentrate on seven important issues and groups of children most at risk: those who experience neglect, physical abuse in high - risk families (those families with violent adults, alcohol and drug abuse and mental health issues, those who experience sexual abuse, children under the age of one, disabled children, children from certain minority ethnic communities and looked after children.

She said this led her to committing her career to resolving issues of alcohol, family violence and abuse against children in Aboriginal communities as a means to get back to her culture and community.

Ms. Suggs has extensive experience in child welfare and behavioral health, focused on residential and special education; adoption and foster care; community mental health; sexual abuse; and trauma; as well as issues that impact children such as income inequality, poverty, and community violence.

Addicare Group of Texas, a non-profit organization in Garland, is committed to assisting community members with their chemical dependency and substance abuse issues.2 To that end they offer a Relapse Prevention 12 week program, consisting of classes and workshops which help educate those in recover regarding relapse.

His clinical experience is in community mental health where crisis, bereavement, emotional issues, relationship issues and mental illness / substance abuse is of focus.

The Foundation, in its effort to be a positive influence community wide, will also sponsor educational workshops on topics related to parenting, mental health issues, behavioral issues, substance abuse issues and more.

She received a hearty round of applause in honor from the participants and added, «I am heartened to see the EFT community addressing this key issue or drug and alcohol abuse that impacts so many couples and families we work with.

It is through collaboration between custody evaluators, judges, and attorneys that a community of experts develops to more appropriately manage difficult issues in custody cases such as Parental Alienation, Child Abuse, and other forms of pathology that directly impact the developmental well being of children.

Current information on issues facing the child welfare and abuse prevention community; an organized presence in state government to educate legislators about the needs of the families they serve.

They might target issues related to substance abuse, eating disorders, stress, anxiety, marital problems, parenting, or aging, and work in community clinics, schools, hospitals, residential care facilities, or private practices.

While working at the Women's Center in Melbourne, I have dealt with difficult issues ranging from sexual abuse, domestic and community violence to complex trauma.

The course must include information on the following issues: (1) the emotional effects of divorce on parents; (2) the emotional and behavioral reactions to divorce by young children and adolescents; (3) parenting issues relating to the concerns and needs of children at different development stages; (4) stress indicators in young children and adolescents; (5) conflict management; (6) family stabilization through development of a co-parenting relationship; (7) the financial responsibilities of parenting; (8) family violence, spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect; and (9) the availability of community services and resources.

Strategies: Establish local committees in each community to raise awareness about family violence issues; develop Family Violence Prevention component of CDEP to provide effective support; provide training / support for Indigenous people placed in position of reporting on abuse through professional / personal relationships with families; advocate appropriate, holistic regional rehabilitation services.

Parents living in disadvantaged communities with high levels of chronic unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, criminality, violence and substance abuse problems as well as parents of children with behavior problems; parents of children who are performing poorly in school; parents in families with substance abuse issues; parents in families with a history of violence, abuse, or neglect; parents with difficulty managing their child's behavior, and lastly, parents who are at high risk of abuse and neglect

Issues covered in training depend on the particular needs of the Community Service Centre but may include subjects such as contact for children in OOHC, personality disorders in parents, adolescent development, as well trauma informed care, managing behaviour, attachment, grief and loss in the context of trauma, abuse and neglect.

Here are some contexts and applications in which SoulCollage ® has been used already: Addictions & Substance Abuse Treatment, Anger Management, Adolescents at Risk, Blessing Rituals, Career Counseling, Children's Groups (divorce, etc.), Coaching, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Couple Therapy, Creative Problem - Solving, Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues, Dream Work, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Creative Fun, Feng Shui Consulting, Grief and Loss (e.g., Hospice, Job Loss), Health - Related Issues (Chronic Pain, Cancer, etc.), Psychotherapy, Senior Centers, Spiritual Direction / Pastoral Counseling.