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Two Boys, Similar Backgrounds, Different Outcomes: Why?

 
 
 
 
 
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Two boys from similar backgrounds: one becomes a contributing member of society and the other a prison inmates. What makes the difference in these two lives? This article show how close relationships with other people and the rejection of pro-violence beliefs go hand-in-hand in helping children overcome risks for violent behaviors.

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Adventure Girl MiMi

Adventure Girl MiMi

Wow, great piece. Check out Brian Heffrons new poem " A Child of Violence" its in the same neighborhood. I'm a nurse and view it as a self discovery and therapeutic piece of work.

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I sat in a group of 10 boys, 14-year-olds; in the school files they were 'at risk'; the male principal during a hearfelt talk said he loved them. The emotional response from the boys was palpable. There were some tears and some curled lips - but in the end, they all went up to him to receive a fist-bump, handshake, or acknowledgement. And they were all still in school at the end of the year.

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ProfessorJane

ProfessorJane: Suzanne, what a touching story. School personnel see first-hand the effect of child trauma and parental inattention. Let's hope awareness of the issues grows so that things will change. People like you and the principal are doing good work. 1 day ago

Adventure Girl MiMi

Adventure Girl MiMi: Read " A Child of Violence" by Brian Heffron. It makes this personal and intimate. 1 day ago

JedDiamondPhD

JedDiamondPhD

This is a powerful piece reflecting the reality of many children, particularly boys, that we know. I've known boys like Marty and Rob. I've seen them in therapy and I've seen the one in prison. We all can be that person who reaches out, asks questions, let's an abused child know we can be trusted with his secret. Thanks for sharing this story. We need more of these.

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JedDiamondPhD

JedDiamondPhD: Jane, Sounds like we've had some similar experiences working with males. If you'd like to subscribe to me, we can keep in touch. 1 day ago

Adventure Girl MiMi

Adventure Girl MiMi: Funny how the universe is, Brian Heffron just posted a poem of this nature. It would be great to have an educated commentary on it. 1 day ago

Adventure Girl MiMi

Adventure Girl MiMi: Jed, I see a huge platform for discussion here, we need an educated leader......you and Jane. This is so current, today on the new a mother prostitutes out her 5 year old daughter.and they find her dead....the world needs help and scribd is opening the door. 1 day ago

A Child of Violence

from Brian Heffron in Creative Writing, Poetry

This is about how horrible it is for a child to be raised in an environment of violence and the r...

Adventure Girl MiMi

Adventure Girl MiMi: From beginning to end......its here! 1 day ago

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