Tag Archives: child abuse
Catholic Church: Prioritize Children’s Welfare
I love theop-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Confession exemption sought by Catholic lobby … Continue reading
Survivor
Seventeen years of my life were spent being kicked, punched and beaten. I was choked, shamed, told I was worthless, starved, berated -– you name it. My relatives saw what was happening, but my mother would tell them I was … Continue reading
Stopping Verbal & Emotional Abuse
Many of us have said, harsh words to our children during moments of anger. But such words have the power to inflict lasting wounds. Here’ a few ways to stop the abuse. If your kid makes a mistake, like spilling … Continue reading
Citizens For Children Rights
Thank you for such compassionate and insightful editorials on youth homelessness [Empty promises,”” Opinion Dec 20}. As someone who has studied child abuse for decades, I can tell you that the two are inexorably linked. Almost without exception the youth … Continue reading
Conversion Therapy
I pulled out the crumbled ball of newsprint and smoothed it out. The headline “Pass Bill to Restrict Abusive Practice of Conversion Therapy” jumped out at me like some mad neon leopard. My blood began to boil, and I instantly … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 