Author Archives: crichard

SUICIDE…WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…

Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Suicide Warning signs are important, but it is very important to include the Risk Factors.    Coupling the two, warning signs and risk factors give a clearer profile of risk! WARNING SIGNS Abrupt changes in personality Giving away possessions Previous suicide attempt Use of drugs and/or alcohol Change in [...]

Join Us…

Let’s make ourselves visible… In the wake of the suicide of Jaheem Herrera, the 11-year-old Decatur boy who hung himself on Thursday, April 16th after enduring relentless bullying in school based on his perceived sexual orientation and ethnicity, there will be a vigil in his honor on Tuesday, April 28th. Vigil for Jaheem Herrera: Tuesday, [...]

GO DIFFERENT…GO LEAD…

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) – Applications due: Feb. 27, 2009 – This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the [...]

Upcoming HIV/AIDS Awareness Days…

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day