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April 26, 2025

Systemic Barriers & Duke’s Law

Abusers who target children and animals share a core trait: they prey on the powerless. The lack of consequences for animal cruelty emboldens them to escalate.” Dr. Barbara Boat, University…
January 25, 2025

Pets as Silent Victims of Domestic Violence: How the Justice System Fails Both Animals and Humans

Introduction Domestic violence is often portrayed as a crime that happens behind closed doors, hidden from public view. But what happens when the violence spills over to the most vulnerable…
January 1, 2025

The Solitary Struggle: Mental and Physical Health Impacts of Isolation in Seniors and Children and a Mentorship Solution

Loneliness and social isolation are significant public health concerns affecting individuals across the lifespan. While often associated with aging, the detrimental effects of isolation extend to younger populations as well.…
April 20, 2024

He Hurt Us and the System Let Him: A Mother’s Plea for Protection, Justice, and Reform

Introduction: Domestic violence is not a private matter—it is a systemic crisis, especially for marginalized families. Native women are disproportionately targeted, with 84% experiencing violence in their lifetimes and more…
January 20, 2024

Justice Denied: A Survivor’s Plea for Protection and Accountability

Justice Denied: A Survivor’s Plea for Protection and Accountability By Mariah Clanton Derek Franzen of Bend, Oregon, is a known abuser of women, children, and animals. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder,…
January 6, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Misdiagnosis and Inadequate Mental Health Training

In the mental health field, a well-intentioned but poorly trained therapist can do more harm than good, especially when dealing with complex, high-risk disorders like Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Misdiagnosis…

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Category: Children

Systemic Barriers & Duke’s Law

Pets as Silent Victims of Domestic Violence: How the Justice System Fails Both Animals and Humans

The Solitary Struggle: Mental and Physical Health Impacts of Isolation in Seniors and Children and a Mentorship Solution

He Hurt Us and the System Let Him: A Mother’s Plea for Protection, Justice, and Reform

Justice Denied: A Survivor’s Plea for Protection and Accountability

The Hidden Dangers of Misdiagnosis and Inadequate Mental Health Training

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