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03.19.18

Breaking the Cycle of Violence against Women and Housing Instability

This post was written by Brenna Gautam and Rebecca Reingold. In the U.S., there is a profound stigma around being homeless and negative stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness are commonplace, painting them as lazy, addicted, mentally ill and potentially dangerous. Such stigma and stereotypes frequently distract us from serious challenges faced by people who experience […]

Categories: Healthcare

Tags: DC domestic violence homeless homelessness housing mental health mental illness STIs violence against women women's health

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01.08.14

Gun Violence: Ending Its Terrible Toll and Valuing Everyone

By Eric A. Friedman

Gun violence is a window into the dark side of our society. Through that window we see a lack of appreciation for life and the tragic – and often preventable – circumstances that lead to devaluing life. It is also a window into how we value one another – or fail to value some of […]

Categories: Human Rights

Tags: gun control gun violence mental illness right to health

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