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Suicide Prevention – We can all contribute
There is something that we can all do right now to help prevent further suicides, and to support people going through depression (as well as reducing violence generally). It doesn’t cost anything, and every single one of us can contribute … Continue reading
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Literacy in prisons – breaking the cycle with picture books
This is a 5-minute video about the NZ Howard League for Penal Reform’s Literacy programme in prisons. It’s an organisation I support that is doing wonderful work to help the 50% of inmates in NZ prisons who are illiterate, so … Continue reading
Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave
Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave – Leslie Morgan Steiner tells her own chilling tale of abuse in what she calls ‘Crazy Love’. Note the various stages of relationship: Seduce and charm; Isolate; Introduce the threat of violence; Regular abuse. … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive relationship, break the silence, charming, Conflict, domestic violence, dominance, emotional blackmail, empathy, family, isolation, manipulation, power and control, relationships, respect, seductive, threatening, threats
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As inequality rises, so too will conflict
Inequality is increasing rapidly in many countries around the world. The video below provides a better understanding of inequality in New Zealand (a good number of the graphics include other countries, such as USA and parts of Europe). Journalist Max Rashbrooke explains what happened to … Continue reading
How Dyslexics Learn: Grasping the Nettle
Whilst we’re on the subject of dyslexia, if you’re wanting to know more about it, you might like to take a look at How Dyslexics Learn: Grasping The Nettle, co-written by my Mum. “By dyslexics for dyslexics of all ages, … Continue reading
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Tagged book, dyslexia, dyslexic, education, fun, learning, learning styles, parents, practical guide, teachers
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How We Suppress Genius and Creativity – TED Talk by Scott Sonnon
For all the amazing people with the gift of dyslexia . This is a very moving and inspirational speech from Scott Sonnon at TEDx, reaching out to educators, parents, and other influencers. It also speaks to how violence interrupts or … Continue reading
Peace Day 21 September 2012
Global Truce 2012 – Peace Day 21 September If we all unite, together we can create the largest global reduction of violence ever recorded on one day – Peace Day 21 September 2012 – a world record. Peace One Day … Continue reading
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