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Trump’s success triggers abuse survivors

Trump’s success triggers abuse survivors

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https://www.fastcompany.com/3065429/election-2016/for-sexual-assault-survivors-the-trauma-wont-end-on-election-day Before election season kicked into high gear, I would typically find between five to eight visitors waiting in the queue when I began my shifts. Lately, it’s not unusual to see queues of 15 women or more—women who are willing to wait an hour or longer for someone to talk to, someone to tell…

The Science of Resilience

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-m-southwick/trauma-resilience_b_1881666.html Let’s take a quick look at some genetic and biological factors that have been associated with resilience. While no one gene or gene variation explains resilience, genetic factors do play an important role in determining how an individual responds to stress and trauma. For example, DNA studies have found that polymorphisms (i.e., variations) of…

Nelson man jailed for abusing 9-year-old girl

Nelson man jailed for abusing 9-year-old girl

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http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/315945/nelson-man-jailed-for-abusing-9-year-old-girl A Nelson man has been sent to prison for abusing a 9-year-old girl over a decade ago, with the judge saying the victim has never fully recovered. Judge David Ruth sentenced Richard Gay in the Nelson District Court today, to just under four years in prison on a list of charges related to the…