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MAYBE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE COULD MAKE THIS HIS CAUSE TO HELP THE NEARLY 20 MILLION ALCOHOLICS IN THE US. I don't know if Justin is alcohol dependent. A recovered alcoholic told me once that the best way to convince an alcoholic in denial that he needs help is for him/her to get a DUI. I know an alcoholic who was court ordered, following a DUI, to get mental health treatment. This is the only time he followed through with mental health, which is so important for a recovering alcoholic. Just as important is participating in AA based on all I have read and all the recovered alcoholics and substance abuse experts whom I have talked to. #alcoholism #alcoholicsanonymous #DUI #alcoholink #alcoholdependency In order to obtain social security disability benefits, you must show that you are disabled separate and apart from substance abuse. As examples, what this means is that you would be disabled with a low ejection fraction from a heart condition or would continue to have debilitating symptoms of depression even if you were not drinking or doing drugs. If you meet this criteria and need helping filing a SSI, SSDI (also called DIB) application, a request for reconsideration or request for hearing or request for review of an unfavorable Administrative Law Judge Decision or need to file in US District Court to appeal an unfavorable decision from the Office of Appellate operations, please contact the Law Office of Kathleen M Flynn, LLC at https://lnkd.in/dtTNYZ7 https://lnkd.in/ecVGFq52

San Francisco businesses are grappling with a daunting challenge: the costly and complicated process of obtaining restraining orders against repeat offenders. This article from The San Francisco Standard highlights the pressing need for city support and systemic reforms. Key Points: • High Costs: Business owners like Billy Lemon report spending up to $20,000 on restraining orders. • Mental Health and Addiction: Offenders often struggle with mental health issues and addiction, exacerbating the cycle of harassment. • Call to Action: Businesses are urging the city to create a fund to help cover legal costs and are advocating for broader mental health reforms. • Community and Legal Efforts: There is a clear need for streamlined legal processes and stronger community support to address these ongoing challenges effectively. Addressing these issues is not just about protecting businesses; it’s about fostering safer communities. Read more in the full article:

Some people suffer abuse from the family member they are caring for. It may pre-date their caring role, or caring can increase domestic abuse. It's complex. But there are signs to look out for. The person being cared for may: - Be abusive, aggressive and/or use threatening/intimidating behaviour. - Reject help and support from outside, limiting or not allowing for breaks. - Refuse to be left alone during the day or night. - Has financial control e.g. over property and living arrangements. - Seeks to 'punish' because they are angry about their situation. - Manipulates their carer emotionally. It's not often talked about, which is why these carers can face additional barriers to disclosure and support. This #CarersWeek let's help them get the support they need from the Kent and Medway support services. Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app) Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111 www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk https://lnkd.in/gb7tFPW #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseSupport #YouAreNotAlone

How many of these killings must New Yorkers experience for political leaders to act on the mental health crisis plaguing our city? No amount of police officers, National Guards, or law enforcement in general will solve this problem. What we need are large scale investments in community based mental health services.

Domestic violence spikes around Christmas and New Year. Here's how to support loved ones Australian crime statistics and police data show there are significantly more domestic and family violence incidents across the end-of-year holidays than other times during the year. There is a lot of pressure and expectation around Christmas, there are also financial demands, and with the rising cost of living, many families are feeling extra stressed. Alcohol and other drugs can also exacerbate violence. This article has important tips on What you can do to support loved ones Support from CommBank is also available, no matter who you bank with. Please look up https://lnkd.in/gX3sqX66

Tell us again that knife crime isn’t an urgent community issue. Day two of the school holidays, and another young man has lost his life to a blade. Knife crime disproportionately affects young people, particularly males aged 15-24, with many incidents occurring in public spaces. These are not isolated events - they’re a reflection of the immense pressures facing families, schools, and communities: economic hardship, lack of resources, and overwhelmed support services. The focus must be on early intervention - connecting with young men before it’s too late. We need accessible, ongoing initiatives that offer mentorship, purpose, and a sense of belonging. And to those who profit from glorifying violence: it’s time to step up, take responsibility, and invest in real solutions.

#TheWorshipfulCompanyofCarmen know that it is a big game tonight… ⚽️ We know that if England get beaten, so will some women. men and children, victims of domestic violence and abuse.. ANYBODY can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic abuse. Abusers don’t care about your gender, race, culture or age, they care about power and control. Abusers choose to abuse. Reports of domestic abuse will increase by 38% if England lose tonight and by 26% if they win… I’ve seen loads of posts on here this weekend with companies and employers talking about making concessions for their employees tomorrow - days off, late starts and the like - but I haven’t seen a SINGLE post saying how these organisations might support their workers who are also victims. 1 in 4 women 1 in 6 men EVERY SINGLE ONE of their children are victims or survivors of DA… If you employ more than 10 people, you’re employing a victim or survivor (and probably at least one perpetrator too) It’s all good being patriotic and offering late starts for those with hangovers tomorrow, but what about the 26 or 38%? That’s more than a quarter or almost half your workforce… At risk. At home. ❤️🩹 It’s not the football ❤️🩹 It’s not the alcohol ❤️🩹 It’s not the stress or excitement It’s their choice. 💙 📣 Want to know how you can support your employees? Get in touch for a chat. 👉If you’re worried about abuse in your relationship, please seek support from a DA service: 🔹Unless you’re in immediate danger, please, DON’T JUST LEAVE. Speak to your local DA service and make a safety plan first. 🔹If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you’re unable to speak, press 55 on your mobile keypad and answer the questions you’re asked as safely as possible. The Police will respond to your location. 🔹National DV helpline: 0808 200 247 🦁🦁🦁 IT’S COMING HOME!!! 🦁🦁🦁 #Euros2024 #ComeOnEngland #DomesticAbuse #ThreeLions@

On Traumatised People in Scotland (from a response I made to a post - see original alongside this). The number of people traumatised is huge: probably tens of thousands. (Roughly 9,000 people in jail plus those previously released plus those not in jail but struggling to cope with everyday life because of trauma). Each has complex troubled and damaging past experiences. To help one fully and properly could take round the clock help, therapy and support for years. The scale of intervention is through the roof, yet needs to be systematically done otherwise these lives get worse and ruined, and ends up a huge cost to the country with little or no good to show for it. And that’s without developing a robust ongoing prevention plan for the current and future kids who, unless aided, are doomed to experience the same traumatic events as those adults we are talking about. Many of these people - adults and children- come under the title “hard to reach” which makes the challenge of helping them even harder. I don’t know where the money could come from but what’s needed in my opinion is a long-term - like one or two whole generations, 30-50 years - strategy and plan to help resolve the whole issue.

It's perplexing how some government institutions maintain structures that contradict their purpose. The treatment of children in watchhouses by QLD police not only harms these children but promotes offending. Back in 1999 the QLD government accepted that watchhouses are an inappropriate place for a child, they agreed to take action and remedy an issue which persists to this day. Watchhouses were designed to accommodate adults for up to 2 days while they're awaiting court hearings. It's been proven that children are being housed in these spaces for an average of 2 weeks with limited facilities. Staff aren't trained to deal with some of the complex challenges and needs of majority of these young people. The lack of resources for social activities, family engagement, mental health and substance abuse, create an environment that maintains the status quo. This kind of environment increases the risk of reoffending and ushers these young people into the adult justice system. There should be a higher standard to the way we treat children with challenging behaviours and evidence of the effectiveness of community based restorative justice approaches should be heeded.

This is an extremely familiar story when we assess the children of parents facing imprisonment. The arrest of a parent in front of the child constitutes a trauma serious enough to lead, not just to attachment problems, but also PTSD. This will cause harm in addition to that of the separation caused by parental imprisonment more generally. If you are working with a defendant who is a parent, we can complete assessments to look at the impact different custodial options may have on their children. Feel free to contact us at enquiries@dgaexperts.co.uk #criminallaw #expertwitness #childmentalhealth #crime #psychology #legalaid