How healing begins

Article Abstract:

Lynette Thetford was shot and injured in the Jonesboro, Arkansas school shooting in March. During her recovery, she called one of the suspects' mothers to let her know that she was not angry, and also called the victims' parents to share their grief. She will return to teaching this year.

Teachers, Massacres, School violence, Jonesboro, Arkansas

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"My daughter's silent agony."(mother describes her daughter's death from drug overdose)(includes related information on resurgence of heroin use)

Article Abstract:

A mother describes her shock and grief when her daughter died of a heroin overdose at the age of 18. She had failed to recognize and react to warning signs. The experience motivated her to become involved with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America.

Social aspects, Teenagers, Youth, Cocaine abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Narcotics, Overdose

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Are fathers winning the custody wars?

Article Abstract:

Mothers are no longer automatically granted custody of their children in divorces. More fathers are aggressively fighting for custody, and those who do often win. Tips on planning ahead in a custody battle are given.

Cases, Custody of children, Child custody

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