Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

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https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/learning/how-to-recognise-and-respond-to-potential-child-abuse-and-neglect/20204393.article Possible indicators and warning signs that a child or young person is at risk of suffering from abuse and/or neglect: Changes in behaviour or emotional state (e.g. recurrent nightmares, extreme distress, appearing withdrawn or displaying aggression) that are a departure from what would be expected for their age and developmental stage, and is not…

We should lift the scab on sexual abuse

We should lift the scab on sexual abuse

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http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2018/02/we-need-to-lift-the-scab-on-child-abuse-and-investigate-failure-of-the-state-marama-fox.html The Government should use this opportunity to look into the failings of the state to respond to institutionalised abuse. That would open up the inquiry to look at all institutions that failed in their responsibility to care for their children, and the governmental response once they knew about the abuse. That, in turn, would…

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

Indicators of Sexual Abuse – Child Matters

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http://www.childmatters.org.nz/85/learn-about-child-abuse/recognise-the-signs/sexual-abuse There may also be indicators in a child’s behaviour that could indicate sexual abuse. Some examples of this in young children are: Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, others Bizarre, sophisticated or unusual sexual knowledge Comments such as “I’ve got a secret”, or “I don’t like Uncle” Fire lighting by boys Fear of certain…

#Introverts #great #leaders

#Introverts #great #leaders

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Introverts make great leaders—but lack confidence in their capabilities https://t.co/srjEr3s1yj — Quartz (@qz) October 8, 2017 However, recently this idea has been challenged and there is a growing appreciation of introverts both in and outside the workplace. In her bestselling book Quiet, author Susan Cain focuses on the multiple strengths of introverts, many of which…

Donation of Sustainability: Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit Plans

Donation of Sustainability: Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit Plans

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https://products.office.com/en-nz/nonprofit/office-365-nonprofit-plans-and-pricing?tab=1 Qualified nonprofits can receive Office 365 Nonprofit as a donation or upgrade to advanced features at a significant discount. To qualify for an Office 365 Nonprofit plan, you must hold recognized charitable status in your country and sign Microsoft’s non-discrimination policy. Microsoft reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time and to suspend…

Coffee & Naps (@VOA_News)

Coffee & Naps (@VOA_News)

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Scientists: Coffee and Naps – the Best Combination http://t.co/S4WMGBYeNm — The Voice of America (@VOANews) August 30, 2014 A series of experiments performed by scientists from UK and Japan suggests that coffee and naps taken together maximize the brain’s alertness much better than when taken alone. Scientists at Loughborough University in Britain found out that…

Myth of Mental Illness and Mass Shootings

Myth of Mental Illness and Mass Shootings

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-fight-against-hate/201802/mass-shootings-what-role-do-guns-play Individuals living with mental illness are less likely to be violent than someone without a mental illness. Sadly, they also are more likely to be victims of violence. Regardless, there is no evidence that the US is a run-away hotbed of mental illness. Indeed, according to Kessler et al. (2009) and the World Mental…

Victims’ accounts of offending were “unshaken under cross-examination”

Victims’ accounts of offending were “unshaken under cross-examination”

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/100972256/police-bungle-meant-child-abuse-victims-waited-20-years-for-justice In a recently released decision the Appeal Court dismissed Ross’s appeal, saying the victims’ accounts of Ross’s offending were “unshaken under cross-examination” and the Crown’s case had been strong “notwithstanding the passage of time”. On Friday, Police’s Wellington district manager investigations, detective inspector Shane Cotter, said Police apologised to the complainants for the unacceptable…

Hypersexuality is a common side effect of sexual trauma

Hypersexuality is a common side effect of sexual trauma

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-ripley/sex-after-trauma-psychology-behind-my-promiscuity_b_8587064.html Hypersexuality is a common side effect of sexual trauma (as is avoiding sex altogether). I didn’t know this at the time I wrote that piece. During that period of my life, I wasn’t just, “taking a guy home from the party because I wanted to.” I was actively going on Tinder and looking for…