Victimology

Writer Jenna Grace shares mental health knowledge through classes; articles

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Human nature, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Adverse childhood experiences, Victimology, Interpersonal conflict, Psychological trauma, Mindfulness, Coping, Interoception

DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.
  • Our interoceptive sense is in charge of our mind-body connection, and often when we are suffering, that connect can be lost.
  • In this first class, Grace will help participants reconnect to their interoceptive sense through journaling.
  • Jenna Grace is a writer, educator and trauma survivor sharing stories on trauma, disorder and mindfulness.

Online virtual event focuses on mental health in schools--free CPDs!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Psychiatry, Articles, Health, Mental health, Adverse childhood experiences, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Victimology, Mental health professional, Psychological trauma, Psychological resilience

Their job will not be easy.PARtalks: Mental Health Amid a Pandemic is a FREE daylong virtual event that brings together authors, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to equip school professionals with the information they need to do what they do besthelp students.

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  • Their job will not be easy.PARtalks: Mental Health Amid a Pandemic is a FREE daylong virtual event that brings together authors, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to equip school professionals with the information they need to do what they do besthelp students.
  • School mental health workers will leave these sessions armed with valuable tools and actionable insights to bring back to their school and help students to thrive."
  • The event kicks off with a welcome by Greco followed by the keynote address "Healing Together: Mental Health, Trauma, and Resilience in the Wake of a Global Pandemic," presented by Kirby Wycoff, PsyD, NCSP.
  • Sessions include:
    The Neuropsychology of Stress and Trauma: How to Develop a Trauma-Informed Assessment
    Learn more about PARtalks or register for this important event.

Confidential Process for Class Members to Submit Claims In the RCMP (Tiller) Class Action Closes January 12th

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Articles, Mind, Human behavior, Abuse, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Bullying, Mental health, Psychological trauma, Victimology, Hope

Individual compensation will not be impacted by the number of claims received.

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  • Individual compensation will not be impacted by the number of claims received.
  • The claims process has been designed to be trauma informed.
  • "Many class members have lived in silence and fear, telling no one about the sexual misconduct that they were subjected to while working or volunteering with the RCMP.
  • In this respect, the settlement gives these women a voice and, we hope, opens a path to the healing process."

ISSTD Expands Its Member Benefits with EthosCE

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Articles, Psychology, Mind, International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Adverse childhood experiences, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Victimology, Psychological trauma

Today, ISSTD expands its capabilities by bringing on CadmiumCD sister company, EthosCE, as its Learning Management System for all continuing education programs.

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  • Today, ISSTD expands its capabilities by bringing on CadmiumCD sister company, EthosCE, as its Learning Management System for all continuing education programs.
  • ISSTDs annual and regional conferences are only one facet of their organizations continuing education activities, says Raja Venkata, EthosCE Director of Client Services.
  • EthosCE adds to ISSTDs capabilities by enabling them to deliver year-round education to their members.
  • The ISSTD seeks to advance clinical, scientific, and societal understanding about the prevalence and consequences of complex trauma and dissociation.

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Calls for Parliamentary Review of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights to ensure accountability for victims and survivors of crime

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Articles, Subfields of sociology, Ethics, Ombudsman, Victimology, Crime, Victims' rights, Human trafficking in the United States

"Victims and survivors of crime deserve rights that are respected and upheld by all criminal justice officials.

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  • "Victims and survivors of crime deserve rights that are respected and upheld by all criminal justice officials.
  • I believe the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights must be strengthened to address a number of fundamental gaps and challenges that remain for victims and survivors.
  • The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) is an independent resource for victims of crime in Canada.
  • It was created in 2007 to ensure the federal government meets its responsibilities to victims of crime.

Straight Hemp to Sponsor Ten Scholarships for an Online Trauma Survival Course

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Articles, Adverse childhood experiences, Medical specialties, Psychiatry, Mental health, Anxiety disorders, Victimology, Psychological trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological resilience, Major trauma, Siddharth Ashvin Shah

Dr. Stanley offers this trauma sensitive online course with the goal of helpingstudents build their resilience by giving them tools and strategies to recover from priorstress and trauma.

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  • Dr. Stanley offers this trauma sensitive online course with the goal of helpingstudents build their resilience by giving them tools and strategies to recover from priorstress and trauma.
  • Dr. Stanley has taught these strategies to thousands in high-stress environments,including first responders, healthcare workers, corporate leaders, military servicemembers, teachers and trauma survivors.
  • Dr. Stanley,who has been diagnosed with PTSD herself, initially designed the course to helpsoldiers deal with the stress of preparing for combat deployment.
  • The mission of the company is to help people who seek relief fromanxiety, pain, sleep disorders and trauma.

Duane King Releases New Book Regarding Car Accidents

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Articles, Abuse, Bullying, Mental health, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological trauma, Victimology, Human behavior, Psychiatry

Duane King, the founder of the law firm, took more than 15 years of experience and created an easy-to-read manual to assist victims of car accidents every step of the way.

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  • Duane King, the founder of the law firm, took more than 15 years of experience and created an easy-to-read manual to assist victims of car accidents every step of the way.
  • Being involved in a car accident can be a scary and traumatic time for people.
  • King opened his own law firm in 2007 and since then has been working with countless injury victims to help them receive just settlements.
  • For more information or to speak to a DC or MD car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Duane O.

How to Prevent Victimization: Appriss to Explore Stalking in Digital Age During National Training Institute Conference

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Victims' rights, Crime in the United States, Abuse, Bullying, Victimisation, Victimology, Articles, National Center for Victims of Crime, Justice, Crime

During the NCVC National Training Institute Conference, Karen Adams, training manager, and Jared Beek, VINE marketing and training specialist for Appriss, will explore the connection between technology and online abuse.

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  • During the NCVC National Training Institute Conference, Karen Adams, training manager, and Jared Beek, VINE marketing and training specialist for Appriss, will explore the connection between technology and online abuse.
  • In this session, Adams and Beek will discuss ways to prevent victimization, offering insight into victim services as well as safety and justice.
  • The National Training Institute attracts victim services professionals, advocates, law enforcement and other allied professionals.
  • Appriss Insights is the developer of the Appriss Insights Platform, the nations most comprehensive source of incarceration, justice, and risk intelligence data.

2019-20 Annual Report of the Correctional Investigator of Canada Tabled in Parliament

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Abuse, Bullying, Labour law, Victimisation, Victimology, Correctional Service of Canada, Articles, Government of Canada, Government, Prison rape in the United States

OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the 47th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament.
  • The investigation found that the prevalence and dynamics of sexual victimization in federal correctional facilities are largely unknown.
  • As it stands, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is not required to publicly report on incidents of sexual abuse involving federal inmates.
  • He reminded the Correctional Service that his annual report covers the reporting period, from April 2019 to end of March 2020.

New article shows how science could reveal racism's real impact on the body and brain

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Articles, Medical specialties, Psychiatry, Adverse childhood experiences, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Abnormal psychology, Anxiety disorders, Victimology, Psychological trauma, Major trauma, Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, Transgenerational trauma

Jovanovic has studied the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior in primarily African American urban communities for more than 15 years.

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  • Jovanovic has studied the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior in primarily African American urban communities for more than 15 years.
  • She is now investigating the impact of racial discrimination "above and beyond that of other types of trauma."
  • Moreover it leaves the brain and body vulnerable to many disorders, including PTSD and many physical diseases," she said.
  • She wants the field of stress and trauma research to focus on the impact of racism on the brain and the body.