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The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)" is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Articles included in the report are: (1) Overview and Methods for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System--United States, 2019; (2) Condom and Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019; (3) Trends in Violence Victimization and Suicide Risk by Sexual Identity Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2015-2019; (4) Interpersonal Violence Victimization Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019; (5) Prescription Opioid Misuse and Use of Alcohol and Other Substances Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019; (6) Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019; (7) Tobacco Product Use Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019 (8) Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019; and (9) Transportation Risk Behaviors Among High School Students--Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019.

The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The theme of this issue is "Purposeful Governance." Contents include: (1) New IDRA CEO Carries on IDRA's Legacy and Future (Celina Moreno); (2) Meet Morgan Craven -- IDRA's National Director of Policy; (3) Red Flags Wave in Proposed Changes to Title IX: Gender Equity in Schools Needs Diligence not Relaxation (Aurelio M. Montemayor); (4) IDRA Priority Policy Issues for Texas in 2019; and (5) IDRA Texas School Attrition Study, 2017-18.

Recent incidents of school violence have brought bullying to the nation's attention in a dramatic way. Research shows that approximately 30% of teens in the United States either bully, are targets of bullying, or both (National Youth, n.d.). Bullying causes adverse physical, psychological, and social effects. It erodes feelings of self-worth and can have traumatic, long-lasting consequences. Victims are at risk for becoming withdrawn and depressed and may disconnect from school, which can lead to absences, truancy, and even dropping out. Experts have found that disruptions in a victim's education correspond with reduced career prospects and earning potential (Osofsky, 2001). Given the frequency of bullying, the number of students involved, and the degree to which their education is affected, educators have powerful incentive to eliminate bullying from schools. This paper presents recommendations for school administrators on how they may deal with bullying.

"Harvard Education Letter" is published bimonthly at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This issue of "Harvard Education Letter" contains the following articles: (1) Making Schools Safer for LGBT Youth: Despite Signs of Progress, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students Say Harassment Persists (Michael Sadowski); (2) Rx for a Profession: The Connecticut Superintendents' Network Uses a "Medical Rounds" Model to Discuss Teaching and Learning (Robert Rothman); and (3) Better than Best: How Insights from Cognitive Science Can Moderate the Debate Over Education Reform (Michael J. Feuer). Online version may contain additional articles. Individual articles contain footnotes.

The article details the devastating impact of the Lahaina wildfire on August 8, 2023, focusing on Kekoa Lansford's harrowing experience as he attempts to escape and aid others amidst the chaos. Topics discussed include the powerful Kaua'ula winds exacerbating the fire, the inadequate response and delays in evacuation orders, and the emotional and physical toll on the community.

The article focuses on the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation's Trauma Notification Training, an initiative aimed at improving how law enforcement and first responders deliver sensitive news of death and trauma to victims' families with dignity and compassion. It outlines the development and expansion of the training program, which includes a four-step model and new resources to support effective and culturally competent notifications.

The article presents the discussion on concept of loving one's enemies, emphasizing nonviolence and the challenge of forgiveness in difficult situations. Topics include resolving community conflicts through open dialogue, the role of presence and empathy with victims; and transcending conventional restrictions to embrace God's unconditional love.

This article discusses the influence of postmodernism on higher education and its impact on the perception of Israel in the Western world. Postmodernism, which rejects the idea of objective truth, has led to a biased view of Israel as the aggressor and Iran and its proxies as victims. The article challenges this perspective by providing evidence that contradicts the accusations against Israel, such as its efforts to prevent weapons transfers from Iran to Hezbollah and its restraint in targeting Hamas in Gaza. It also highlights the hypocrisy of Iran and its supporters in blaming Israel for the killing of Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, despite Iran's history of targeting innocent civilians. The article argues that the postmodernist mindset has contributed to the rise of anti-Semitism and the demonization of Israel. [Extracted from the article]

Throughout the United States’ history, courts have struggled with and had to adjudicate cases revolving around suicide. The decision to end one’s own life is a difficult one, and often is the result of complex mental health conditions. These mental health conditions can sometimes be caused, or exacerbated, by the actions of other individuals. Under Iowa law, suicide is treated as an intentional act, despite the fact that modern doctors and psychologists have come to the opposite conclusion. Because Iowa courts treat suicide as an intentional act, those who negligently cause the suicide of another are completely absolved of liability. The purpose of this Note is to explain the current science examining depression and suicide, the statistics that make these issues particularly relevant to the state of Iowa, and then to propose an alternative to denying the families of suicide victims recovery by using common law principles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the superficial handling of anti-Semitic sentiments in 19th-century European intellectual and artistic circles, noting how prominent figures, despite their prejudiced views, acknowledged the talents of Jewish artists like Charles-Valentin Alkan. Topics include the influence of anti-Semitism on classical music's reception and reputation, the significance of Houston Stewart Chamberlain's work in shaping anti-Semitic ideologies.

The article presents the discussion on Sydney Morning Herald's apology for its predecessor's 1838 coverage of the Myall Creek massacre, acknowledging the newspaper's role in slandering the victims and supporting the perpetrators. Topics include false exoneration of the murderers, the comparison to other colonial newspapers that took a more respectful stance towards Aboriginal people; and the paper's deep entanglement in the racist politics of the frontier.

The article titled "VICTIM #1" provides a glimpse into the experiences of a nurse working in a busy emergency department. The nurse encounters various challenging situations, including treating a man who had a heart attack while in police custody, dealing with overcrowding in the hospital, and facing the limitations of providing care to homeless individuals. The article also explores the coping mechanism of humor among healthcare professionals, highlighting its role in relieving tension but also acknowledging its potential to hinder communication and understanding. The nurse reflects on the emotional toll of their work, particularly in moments of tragedy, and the importance of acknowledging and expressing one's own feelings. [Extracted from the article]

This Article addresses the problem of innocent victims within strategic human rights litigation. Advocates assert that human rights are universal and apply equally to all actors. But, in practice, advocates are often pressed to pursue the cases of innocent, sympathetic victims because they are more likely to garner the needed public support for success. The practice of predominantly pursuing cases of passive, innocent victims delegitimizes the causes and suffering of victims who are seen as complicit, bad actors, or perpetrators. When told that a former terrorist is a victim of torture, one may respond that the terrorist is clearly a perpetrator instead because they are active and complicit. However, the delineation of the world into neat categories--mutually exclusive "victims" and "perpetrators"--fails to capture the complexities of reality. I propose a change of language within strategic litigation towards a conception of "survivorhood," which allows for the complexities of complicity and activity while still advocating that the person in question deserves help. Beyond the question of how to strategically deploy language in human rights advocacy, I argue that the utility of pursuing rights more broadly through strategic victim choice does not negate our ethical duty to advocate for complicit victims. When you say that you're a victim, that's sickening. Okay. What can I say? I lived a miserable life. I was imprisoned. I was tortured. I lived in fear. . . . It was my own fault for going, yeah, but I didn't come out of it as a winner in any way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Liz Flatt's determined quest to solve her sister's 1975 murder, utilizing crowdsourcing techniques in the true crime genre. Topics include Flatt's personal journey, the evolving landscape of true crime storytelling, and the challenges in investigating cold cases, exemplified by the murder of her sister, Debbie.

AIM To examine whether longer apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVO) are associated with changes in domestic violence (DV) offending and ADVO breaches. METHOD A dataset of 13,717 defendants who were placed on an ADVO after a DV incident between January 2016 and April 2018 was extracted from the NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics and Research's ADVO database. This included 10,820 defendants subject to a final 12-month order, and 2,897 defendants subject to a final 24-month order. We utilised an entropy balancing matching approach to ensure groups of defendants subjected to differing ADVO lengths were comparable and implemented an event study analysis to examine quarterly differences in offending outcomes in the three years after the start of the order. In doing so, we were able to examine relative differences in offending in the first 12 months (where both groups were subject to an ADVO), the second 12 months (where only the 24-month ADVO group were subject to an ADVO), and the third 12 months (where neither group were subject to an ADVO). RESULTS In the 12 to 24 month period, where ADVOs with a longer duration were active and shorter ADVOs were not, longer ADVOs were associated with increased breach offending and decreased DV offending. Specifically, in the 5th, 6th and 7th quarters after the beginning of a final order we observed 3.4 percentage points (p.p.), 4.1 p.p., and 2.3 p.p. increases in defendants breaching their ADVO, respectively. When considering baseline rates of breaching, this represents relative increases of 79% to 161%. In the 5th, 6th, and 7th quarters after the beginning of a finalised order, longer ADVOs were associated with respective 1.8 p.p., 2.0 p.p., and 3.1 p.p. decreases in DV offending, reflecting relative decreases in DV offending by 41% to 59%. We find no group differences in DV offending or breaches in the subsequent 12 months, when ADVOs for both groups had expired. While the study examined multiple factors related to both longer ADVO length and offending, we cannot exclude the possibility that unobserved factors may be influencing our results. CONCLUSION Relative to 12-month ADVOs, 24-month ADVOs were associated with an increase in the probability that an offender breaches the conditions of their ADVO, and a decrease in the probability that an offender commits a proven DV offence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On July 24, the Israeli government charged ahead with plans for a judicial overhaul with the passage of a bill in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, striking down the courts' ability to review the "reasonableness" of government and ministerial decisions. Women must not be barred from political parties or party leadership roles, as remains the case with the religious parties United Torah Judaism and Shas. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the expansion of victimhood culture, which encompasses not only the victims but also violent criminals. Topics include the increasing prevalence of criminals and victims being treated as equals, the impact of these changes on the criminal justice system, and the consequences for public safety and society as a whole.

The article discusses the often overlooked issue of anti-Black policing and its impact on Black women and girls. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term "intersectionality," highlights how racism and misogyny intersect to marginalize and erase the experiences of Black women. Crenshaw launched the #SayHerName campaign in 2014 to honor and protest the state-backed killings of Black women. The article emphasizes the need for intersectionality in feminist and anti-racism movements and calls for the inclusion of stories of state violence against Black women to confront and dismantle systemic problems. [Extracted from the article]

N Lorna Mott Comes Home A Novel By Diane Johnson Knopf. And in Johnson's latest, Lorna Mott Comes Home, there's the eponymous Lorna Mott, an American woman "of a certain age" who toys with the idea of leaving her French husband of 20 years and returning to her native San Francisco. BOOKS & the ARTS "WE KNOW A LESSER LIFE DOES NOT SEEM LESSER TO THE person who leads one", wrote the novelist and critic Diane Johnson in 1972. Johnson never specifies exactly when the novel takes place, but as the plot progresses, it becomes clear that Lorna has returned to a haggard San Francisco still reeling from the effects of the 2008 financial meltdown. [Extracted from the article]

I ASKED NADIA HARDMAN, A REFUGEE AND MIgrant rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, what she views, after 10 years of war, as the hardest challenge Syrian refugees currently face. Of the Western European countries, Germany has taken in the most refugees, at over 600,000; the Netherlands has accepted over 100,000; and a number of Eastern European countries have striven to take in none. Asylum seekers from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and elsewhere, including a number of African nations, have sparked the rise of far-right groups in other European countries and continue to provoke a potent backlash in the United States. FEATURES "BOMBING, BOMBING, BOMBING" - THAT'S HOW Ahmad Yassin Leila recently described the whirlwind of destruction that met him and his young family as they sought shelter in Idlib, Syria, early last year. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the plight of young women trafficked from Laos to work in karaoke bars in Myanmar's Mongla, where they are forced into prostitution and face ransom demands for their freedom. Topics include the exploitation of vulnerable youths in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, the failure of authorities to rescue victims, and the harrowing experiences of the trafficked women.

The article focuses on whether courts should consider intent when determining if an internet threat is a crime. It argues that regardless of the intent of the person making the threat, threats inflict substantial harm on their victims, causing them fear, disrupting their lives, and silencing their speech and a context-driven objective standard for evaluating true threats aligns with tradition and precedent, protecting victims from harm while preserving important First Amendment interests.

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The article discusses about the experience of a woman who was raped during a military exercise and reflects on her inability to react during the assault, Topic include highlighting the concept of freezing as a response to sexual assault. The author explores various women's accounts of freezing during assaults, shedding light on this common yet often misunderstood reaction and the psychological mechanisms behind it.

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The article presents the discussion on exhibition at Fondation Beyeler showing a striking collection initially appearing devoid of color. Topics include materials like surgical thread, parchment-like animal tissue, textiles, plaster, and steel crafting an atmosphere of reflection and meditation; and victims of specific tragedies and as an exploration of the broader tapestry of human suffering.

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The article discusses how the Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) grants help women. Topics include the transformation made by VAWA funding on how criminal justice systems in many communities respond to domestic and sexual violence, accomplishments in violence against women cases reported by VAWA-funded grantees funded under the Improving Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program, and services offered by VAWA for victims and families.

This article from Woman's Own discusses a storyline from the television show EastEnders. The focus is on a character named Chelsea who is upset after losing her job and having it taken by another character named Penny. In an attempt to get back at Penny, Chelsea tries to sabotage a club night event by manipulating the booking system. This leads to overcrowding at the venue and puts several characters, including Avani, Amy, Nugget, and Lauren, in danger. The article leaves readers wondering if everyone will make it out safely. [Extracted from the article]

"The Parent Trap" is a movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan that follows the story of Cooper Adams, a firefighter who secretly leads a double life as a prolific murderer. The film explores the tension between Cooper's hidden identity and his role as a devoted family man. The movie is praised for its compelling premise and the standout performance of Josh Hartnett, who portrays Cooper. However, some critics note that the film loses momentum in its later stages and fails to deliver on its initial promise. Overall, "The Parent Trap" offers an intriguing exploration of the challenges of maintaining a facade while also being a serial killer. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the use of commercial spyware by repressive regimes to surveil and intimidate dissidents, activists, journalists, and political opposition figures, violating human rights in the process. Some victims have sued spyware companies in U.S. courts to hold them accountable for their abuses. However, spyware companies have raised procedural defenses, including the argument that the United States is an inconvenient forum for claims based on the transnational deployment of spyware. The Biden administration has taken action against spyware companies, adding them to the Department of Commerce's "Entity List" and issuing an executive order restricting the U.S. government's use of foreign commercial spyware. Several lawsuits attempting to hold spyware companies accountable are currently pending in U.S. courts. The article argues against dismissing these cases on the grounds of forum non conveniens (FNC) and emphasizes the importance of allowing victims of human rights violations to assert their rights in U.S. courts. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia has been applied disproportionately to Black men. Topics include Burks suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and his family had called the police out of concern for him; and mentally ill people are more likely to be imprisoned, homeless, and victims of substance abuse.

Manny and Patricia Oliver, parents of a victim of the Parkland mass shooting, have filed a human rights lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing that U.S. gun policy violates human rights law. They are seeking to hold gun manufacturers, distributors, and dealers accountable for reckless practices that lead to deaths and injuries. The lawsuit was filed with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and aims to address the lack of effective regulation of gun companies and inadequate remedies for victims of gun violence. This case has implications for U.S. gun regulation and access to justice for victims, highlighting the role of international human rights law. The text also briefly mentions the detention of Russian oligarch Alexey Kuzmichev in France on charges of tax fraud, money laundering, and violating international sanctions. [Extracted from the article]

Former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his defense minister Jose Carlos Sanches Berzain have reached a settlement with the families of victims of extrajudicial killings that occurred during their administration in 2003. The settlement, which includes an undisclosed sum of money, was achieved after a lengthy legal battle in U.S. courts under the Torture Victims Protection Act of 1991. This case is significant as it is the first time a foreign head of state has been held accountable for human rights abuses in U.S. civil courts. The Torture Victims Protection Act has become increasingly important in federal human rights cases, particularly since the 2013 Supreme Court case Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., which limited the use of the Alien Tort Statute. Legal nonprofits have played a crucial role in representing victims in these cases, and this settlement suggests that the U.S. may no longer be a safe haven for officials evading human rights charges. [Extracted from the article]

And it was just the beginning of an ordeal that kept Chmielewski in the hospital for the next 63 days - fighting for her life, enduring a marathon of skin graft surgeries and undergoing painful physical therapy to learn how to regain the use of her legs. Even after several months of physical therapy, Chmielewski found that navigating her way down the series of steps that led to a grassy section of the venue where the couple said their vows was challenging. Once Chmielewski was able to sit up in bed, a physical therapist began working with her for 30 minutes a day, but Jenson realized she needed more hours of therapy. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the policy priorities outlined by the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime for Northern Ireland, Geraldine Hanna.The author emphasizes the areas of delay, data, and disclosure as key focuses to enhance the experience of victims within the criminal justice system. It also mentions that despite challenges such as limited resources and absence of government,it aims to establish her office in legislation and advocate for victims' rights and improvements in the system.

The murder of a child is a deeply traumatising and disturbing event that has a profound impact not only on the child's family, but also on the community. Such a heinous act can create a sense of fear and insecurity among community members who may worry about the safety of their own children. But it can also lead to a heightened sense of anger among community members which may result in them taking the law unlawfully into their own hands, especially when the justice system of the country fails them and dangerous criminals are released on parole, roaming the streets and looking for their next victim. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the Victim Identification Centre (VIC) established by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in August 2011 to identify missing persons and address the increasing number of unidentified bodies. The article discusses the VIC's growth and its involvement in several large incidents such as the Lagos church collapse in Nigeria.

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The article discusses burden on mental health in South Africa due to hijacking reported by Cassey Chambers, operations director at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). Topics discussed include chances of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) suffered by South Africans due to road crashes and crimes, case of Anand Panther, victim of blue-light gang, of the hijacking, and impact of hijacking on traumatised victims' struggle to cope after the ordeal.

The article focuses on guidelines from the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) on increasing chances of survival while decreasing injury risk in vehicle hijacking crimes. Topics discussed include suggestions on remaining oriented in terms of directions and movements, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by road crashes, and symptoms of trauma experienced by victims.