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 Up to April 1, 1971 there was no facility to accommodate children in Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Seminole and
Okfuskee Counties who were in distress either by reason of misfortune or their own acting out. Many were housed in a cell exactly like
the one to the right. It was made for adult offenders. It was barred, locked and stark read more...
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Bullies tend to be assertive and easily provoked They are attracted to situations with aggressive content and have positive attitudes about aggression.
Internet citation: Bullying.org
For additonal information or for help in this area contact Youth & Family 405.275.3340
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Bullying | Safe Schools | Self Mutilitation
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Purchase conflict resolution curricular materials that will provide staff and student training in solving problems and conflicts. Enlist student mediators to calm tensions among classmates and to provide a positive influence on school climate.
ssue "Golden Apple Cards" to senior volunteers who work on school projects. The cards could allow free or reduced-price admission to school programs such as musical concerts, plays or athletic events.
Help integrate students and senior citizens by arranging for students to visit senior centers, convalescent centers or retirement homes. Students can present plays and musical programs; home economic classes can prepare special meals; art classes can decorate the facilities; and engineering or shop classes can make small repairs. Younger children particularly can add a great deal of joy with regular visits to seniors. Some school groups may wish to participate in "adopt-a-grandparent" programs.
Internet citation: National School Safety Center
It is estimated that one in every 100 individuals in the United States, or more than 2.5 million people, are self-mutilators. Girls are four times more likely to engage in self-harm than boys, with girls between the ages of 16 and 25 at highest risk, although many girls begin cutting in middle school (ages 12 or 13). At risk individuals also include those who have underlying psychiatric disorders. Up to half of individuals who are self-mutilators were sexually abused as children.
Internet citation: Cutter Demographics
Biological Explanations:
Stereotypical self-mutilation has been seen in the Lesch-Nyhan, deLange, and Tourette's syndrome which has spurred interest in a biological model.
Biological Model 1:
Recent evidence suggests the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine in self-mutilation.
Biological Model 2:
In addition to dopamine, endogenous opioids have also been linked to self-mutilation. The biological reinforcement theory suggests that the pain from self-mutilation may cause the production of endorphins (endogenous opioids) that reduce dysphoria. A cycle is formed in which the habitual self-mutilator will hurt themselves in order to feel better.
Biological Model 3:
A third biological explanation suggests that individuals may mutilate themselves in order to supply sensory stimulation.
Internet citation: Types of Motivation
The content of this article may be very triggering if you engage in self mutilation; please consider this carefully before reading on.
Self mutilation is very difficult to understand from the prospective of people who have never experienced the behavior themselves. For family members or friends of someone who self mutilates, it is terrifying, confusing, and frustrating.
Internet citation: What is Self Mutilation and Why Does It Happen?
Females accounted for 23% of juvenile arrests for aggravated assault and 32% of juvenile arrests for other assaults (i.e., simple assaults and intimidations) in 2001. Females were involved in 59% of all arrests for running away from home and 31% of arrests for curfew and loitering violations.
Internet citation: OJJDP
CHILD VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery. Victims are young children, teenagers, men and women. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion to compel them to engage in commercial sex or involuntary labor. What's more, any child who has engaged in commercial sex is a victim of human trafficking.
Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 victims are trafficked across international borders annually according to the U.S. government. More than half of these victims worldwide are children, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Child victims of trafficking:
Considered persons under the age of 18
Exploited for commercial sex, including prostitution, pornography and sex tourism
Exploited for labor, including domestic servitude, migrant farming, landscaping and hotel or restaurant work
Most frequently come from the Pacific Islands, the former Soviet Union, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa as well as developing countries.
Can be trafficked by close family members.
The reasons for coming to the U.S. vary, but often children succumb to exploitation under the guise of opportunity. Children may believe they are coming to the United States to be united with family,
to work in a legitimate job or to attend school. Additionally, children may be subject to psychological intimidation or threats of physical harm to self or family members.
Internet citation: ACF Fact Sheet
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Oklahoma Fact!
Many of Oklahoma's 8 percent of the entire population are descended from the 67 Tribes who inhabited Indian Territory before statehood.
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