Congress Passes Trauma Informed Care Resolution

On Monday, February 26, 2018 the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR443 with unanimous bipartisan support, affirming and advancing trauma informed care throughout the United States. The Resolution includes: Resolved, That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma informed care among existing programs and agencies at the Federal level; and (2) encourages the […]

Address Confidentiality Program Protects Maryland Survivors

Close to 1,000 victims of domestic violence and human trafficking benefit from services provided by the Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). Safety, stability, and regaining a sense of control over one’s own life are the priority – but can be challenging to attain. To meet this need, the ACP was created in […]

Bullied for Wearing a Turban

Bullying in America is a serious public health concern, with one in five schoolchildren experiencing the negative consequences. Kids who are bullied may develop feelings of sadness, loneliness, and isolation. Bullying can also make it more difficult to perform well in school, and it has been noted as a risk factor for suicide. For Sikh-American […]