A few years back our family was rocked by the suicide of two teenage boys within 24 hours of each other. In both cases, the […]
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Preventing suicide among children in foster care
by Jodi Flick Suicide among young people in foster care is uncommon, but it does happen—even in young children. What can we do to reduce […]
Read moreForging a healthier social climate by addressing bullying
by Trishana Jones, MSW, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence Treating others with fairness and compassion helps us build healthy relationships and improves how we […]
Read moreYouth in foster care are vulnerable to exploitationAn excerpt from Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew’s testimony before Congress
On October 23, 2013, foster care alumna and human trafficking survivor Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on […]
Read moreFighting human trafficking in North Carolina
by Kiricka Yarbough Smith Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in our country, and it’s on the rise.It is happening right now […]
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