We learned from Katrina what government-created trauma looks like. Let’s not repeat it.
As we learned from Katrina, when government decisions destabilize families and communities, the psychological impact on children is profound and lasting.
Tag: Mental health
When a parent goes to prison, a child pays the price
Louisiana spends too much of its budget on criminal justice while ranking low in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic wellbeing. We could redirect those resources.
In moments of uncertainty, let us grown-ups not forget that this world belongs to children
Children, particularly small children, need to understand the sudden transition in their daily routines because of COVID-19. And they need our grace, support, and respect (yes, respect, as a human being), especially during times such as these.
