7 Things Children of Alcoholics Should Know

7 things children of alcoholics should know – This is in honor of Children of Alcoholics Week (Feb. 10-16) for everyone affected by alcoholism in their families. I am an advocate for and friend to kids c…

School district hires company to monitor students' activity on social media

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The report factors in the frequency and severity of student posts about bullying, despair, hate, harm, crime, vandalism, substance abuse, and truancy. Schools can use this information to intervene and take concrete actions when students are in danger …
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Man says he forced young mom to drive drunk with kids

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She told police that night that she had locked herself in a bathroom and tried to call people for help but couldn't get anyone by telephone. Helms said he has poor … He says verbal and mental abuse can be as bad as physical abuse. 1 2 3 · Next. All …
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Duty of care: What happened to Kiesha?

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"I don't know," says Liz, gauging that the girl expects her to solve the problem. … Her early life had followed a pattern where her mother would get away from the father with help from her family, then she'd get back in touch and they'd hook up again …
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