A Wider World – Elder Abuse

A Wider World – Elder Abuse – LACASA worked closely with “A Wider World” to create a piece on how Elder Abuse effects our communities. This show aired on PBS in August.

Cincinnati program offers addicted moms help, hope

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It works because the help comes in a nonjudgmental setting, said Conley, substance abuse coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospital's perinatal programs. "Heroin is definitely an epidemic … "But it's still a drug with lots of bad side effects." Patients …
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Effects of trauma on police highlighted

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He said police were reluctant to take advantage of the counselling on offer as they were afraid of the stigma and effects on their chances of promotion. Analysing the causes of police misconduct and abuse, Gareth Newham of the Institute for Security …
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