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Brain Ailments in Veterans Likened to Those in Athletes
It is beginning to look as if what was only the tip of the ice berg is starting to manifest itself in a big way. However, my sense is that shortly it will find expression in child abuse as well … Continue reading
Florida mother fatally shoots her 4 children before killing herself
The recent incidence in Port St. John where a mother shot and killed her four children prior to turning the gun on herself and committing suicide in itself is a tragedy. However, I will argue that it is only the … Continue reading
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Wongful convictions
This is a double edge sword because being falsely convicted does not always mean innocent. However, we also know that convictions are the bread and butter of the criminal justice community. We also know that at both the federal, state … Continue reading
Nearly one in four American adolescents may be on the verge of developing Type 2 diabetes
Many women coming out of prison have fallen behind the information curve while in prison concerning the diet and health of their children. At least 50 percent of the children of incarcerated mothers are under ten years of age. Whereas … Continue reading
Posted in The Problem, Re-entry, The Journey, Women and Children, Education, Education
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Snoring ‘can raise cancer risk five-fold’
This article is particularly relevant for women coming out of prison on several levels. First is ”….Sleep apnoea is already known to be associated with other health problems including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Then there is the … Continue reading
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FCAT writing scores plummet
The average educational level of those that go to prison is about the 6th grade. That is too low to even be considered for GED programs. The state of Florida ranks at the bottom of the nation both for money spent … Continue reading
Prison and babies
The cover of Time magazine is certainly an eye catcher but it certainly skips over some deep developmental issues that are critical to children. Now, think in terms of some 100 babies a year that are born to mothers in … Continue reading
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Community colleges challenged as numbers rise in tough economy
This is a good over view of the community college situation but even better viewpoint on the stats of successful completion. ‘…Nationally, of students who started in 2007, 22.5 percent graduated after three years….’ It is easy to walk away … Continue reading
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Jailed for $280: The return of debtors’ prisons
This is a new twist on an old story but beware, at least for the present, it is only happening in four states. ‘…lawmakers target practice of jailing debtors Welcome to debtors’ prison: What’s in your wallet can land you … Continue reading
Debt Collectors
For those getting out of prison, there is often a ton of wreckage from the past and among some of it is old debts incurred while struggling with addictions and so on. Surprisingly, my experience is also that a ton … Continue reading
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