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Food for Thought Friday 🤔 Research shows that having a parent incarcerated puts children at higher risk for mental health issues. 👉 HOWEVER, positive relationships can make all the difference! When incarcerated parents can maintain healthy bonds with their kids—through communication, visits, or family therapy—this buffers the trauma. Their children show fewer risky behaviors and higher school achievement. Even in difficult situations, small gestures to nurture family connections can have big impacts. That’s why programs like ours that bring families together during incarceration are so important. The same supportive communities lifting up caregivers also embrace the next generation. 💙 When it comes to reform, the wellbeing of families should be the priority. Justice policy can shape lives. If we make room for relationships to thrive, they in turn, make us stronger.

Domestic violence is a widespread problem that impacts people of all ages, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. Physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse are all included, when one spouse uses the other as a weapon or means of control. The effects are severe and frequently result in permanent trauma, mental health problems, and even death. Increasing awareness is essential to fending off this threat to society. Communities need to create spaces where victims can come forward without worrying about shame or reprisals. Prevention is mostly dependent on education. It is how one can teach their children about respectful behaviour and good relationships this is how it can help to end the cycle of abuse. For people who are in need, support networks including shelters, and counselling services must be easily accessible. Strong legal structures are also essential to guarantee that those who commit crimes are held responsible and that victims get the justice and protection they need. In order to make sure that homes become safe society can endeavour to eradicate domestic violence by raising knowledge and understanding. Dr. Pritha Sanyal Dr.R.RAVI KUMAR Dr. Archan Mitra

The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus…Todd Tiahrt. As the founder of Auxiliaris Global Foundation (AGF), our mission is to empower youth and adolescents between the ages of 10-20 years facing mental health challenges and involvement in the criminal justice system. We are dedicated to providing essential support, resources, and interventions that foster resilience, promote positive mental health, and reduce recidivism rates. AGF was founded in 2023 in response to the pressing need of early mental health access in our community. We recognize the alarming rise in youth and adolescent mental health crises, where many young individuals struggle with mental health disorders while facing limited access to vital resources. Simultaneously, the involvement of youth in the criminal justice system raises concerns about rehabilitation and recidivism. Therefore, as a 501c3 organization, with your support we envision a future where every young person, irrespective of their circumstances, has equitable access to comprehensive mental health support. Our goal is to break the cycle of mental health crises and recidivism, ensuring these young individuals have the opportunity to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Support our course today! https://lnkd.in/gnJYiUbz

The case for change in narrative and policy regarding young people in Australia. When we will we address why they are struggling at school? Developing mental health issues? Committing crime? 88% of kids in detention in Qld do not have a sentence. We have 5 kids per 10,000 in detention which leads Australia and is heading to America. We even exclude kids from kindy and prep because they are not fitting in. 80% have a neuro disorder yet no pathways exist to care or family support...and their numbers are exploding. Our response is to send 10 year olds to prison for 10 years because they assault us and steal our wallets. What have we stolen from them? Thank you Prof John Mendoza from ConNetica #advancingequity CCQ - Country to Coast QLD

“I work with a young person who’s addicted to crack cocaine. He’s 19 now, and has been engaged with our services since he was seven. In these services, we talk about how people need to be voluntary participants in their addiction treatment. It often goes unsaid that the reality is: youth workers do a lot of running and chasing, making sure they know we’re there for them, no matter what. This particular young man’s in an addiction support service, but he’d nobody to visit him on family day, so we went instead. He knows we’re always there for him. Our aim is to be that lighthouse in the dark for young people who’ve been written off by the education system, in and out of the justice system. We often attend court with young people, where the judge can see that, whatever he may have done, he’s still attending youth services regularly. This can make the world of difference.” - Laura, a youth worker at Crosscare, on how youth services are often the only support for young people with addiction or family problems. We’re sending a giant postcard to every TD in Ireland, calling on them to support young people in Budget25. Will you add your name to the postcards for your constituency now, and show TDs that this issue matters to you? https://lnkd.in/e7DKNqkP #YouthWorkChangesLives #Budget25

https://lnkd.in/gdvUSizy As time passes after a trauma, most individuals gradually feel better and return to their daily lives; however, understanding the effects of mass violence can aid in your self-care and support for others. Here are some typical reactions to mass violence. #TraumaInformed #ptsdawareness #TraumaHealing

We need to stop and get a grip. Thousands of children are traumatized at school to the point of having breakdowns and not being able to attend, for some, ever again. Where do you think these children go? The small ones are home, with a parent who is desperately trying to support their mental and physical wellbeing while also trying to keep their job. We must work across silos, sectors and social divides to address this huge issue. Everyone misses out when we fail our children - fail to allow their gifts to flourish in the world, fail to stop trauma, fail to celebrate our differences. As I have said before, if we don’t welcome the oddball, different, difficult, disruptive, weird kids (and adults) into our schools and communities, the prison system is standing by with open arms. There is urgent work to be done. We are working to address several of these issues at The Undaunted. I have written about this more here: https://lnkd.in/ejf3Bcrw

Melea Press posted a short version of this wonderful piece earlier in the week. The full text is in the link below and contains some of the deeply traumatizing personal experiences we have had in the last few years. We know these are shared by far too many people around the world and we are going to try to change this sad fact. Enough is enough. We will be sharing much more on this and other interconnected social issues in the coming days and weeks. Melea and I are also writing our first book on all this now and, in addition, we will be sharing more about our 'Social Strategy; A Future History of pUNk' work very soon. The Undaunted, as some of you know, is about to announce the 'Community of the Undaunted' in the next few days after testing the platforms functionality with our closest collaborators. This community includes all the Action Groups, focused on citizen empowered impact in society approaches to multiple social issues, the voices of the unheard in society, a growing number of co-created social change initiatives and much else. Everything we do is focused on the lived, living and liveable experiences of ordinary, often daunted people from across society and on the systemic, strategic transformations that are now essential. All of us who are collaborating as The Undaunted are excited about the prospect of #dancingwithmonsters with as many people as possible and, together, moving towards #thegreatunfuck. Hey Ho, Let's Go! #impactinsociety #citizencollaboration #learningexchange

Substance abuse prevention in adolescents is vital for fostering a healthy and productive future. During adolescence, individuals are particularly vulnerable to the temptations of substance use, which can have long-lasting effects on their physical and mental health, as well as their social and academic development. Effective prevention strategies are essential to steer adolescents away from the dangers of substance abuse. Preventing substance abuse among adolescents is crucial for their overall development and future prospects. It requires a concerted effort from families, schools, and communities to provide the right support and guidance. If you're seeking assistance or want to contribute to substance abuse prevention efforts, please reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gsFHYsUi. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our youth. #aoсoutreachservices #communityservice #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #therapy #substanceabuseprevention #adolescents #healthyliving #socialwellbeing #academicachievement #legalawareness #positivefuture #supportnetworks #communitycare #preventativemeasures

Check out this feature by Johns Hopkins Medicine, highlighting Patient Sortal's model of care for returning citizens.    Patient Sortal uses the Johns Hopkins ACG System, a world leading population health analytic software to generate powerful, never before seen insight on returning citizens healthcare needs. After years of working with returning citizens, Patient Sortal has created a data-driven Population Health Management Model that enhances care coordination, improves outcomes, generates cost savings, and enhances patient experience. These insights allow Patient Sortal's care team to predict the intensity of future care needs, resource utilization, and patient risk prior to their transition from incarceration.    Patient Sortal's model of care is what returning citizens and what Payers have been waiting for, for years.