Shared Links (weekly) Sept. 8, 2024
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Link – Advocates Raise Awareness about the Hidden and Ignored Suffering of Male Sex Trafficking Victims
First off, good for someone speaking up for boys who are sexually assaulted and trafficked. It shouldn’t happen to any child, and we should never lose sight of this fact. Second, this quote sheds light on a much larger problem: “She explained that children who experience sexual abuse are at an increased risk of being…
Sharing – Oklahoma Mental Health Officials Seeing Success with Prison Diversion Programs
This is a good idea, because we already know that prison is not a good place to get mental health, or addiction, treatment. Oklahoma seems to understand this fact: “By the end of June, jails in all 77 Oklahoma counties should be assessing every person arrested for a nonviolent crime for their mental health, potential…
Link – You Can’t Save A Mentally Ill PersonÂ
This is harsh, but it is also true. On the other hand, I fear that many people are uncomfortable with people in their lives who may be dealing with a mental health issue because they are afraid of doing something wrong, and causing them to get worse. That’s not going to happen. Just like you…
