#that their behavioural issues may pose a threat to other children

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Unveiling the Dark Reality:- Domestic Violence Through The Lens Of O.J. Simpson's Case.

Domestic violence is a widespread and extremely alarming problem that impacts people and families all around the world. It can take many different forms, such as psychological, emotional, or physical abuse, and its consequences on victims can last a lifetime. Domestic violence still poses a serious threat despite growing awareness of it and efforts to address it, underscoring the necessity of ongoing advocacy, support, and education.

A sequence of actions used by one person to gain control and power over another in a relationship is called "domestic violence." It may happen in any kind of relationship, no matter what the gender, age, or socioeconomic background is, and it frequently involves a cycle of abuse, tension, and redemption.

The Effects of Domestic abuse: 

Children and other family members are not the only ones who may suffer greatly as a result of domestic abuse. Physical harm, psychological distress, and long-term health effects are all possible for victims. Youngsters who witness domestic abuse may experience mental and behavioural issues as well as a higher chance of experiencing violence themselves in the future.

Protection of Women from Domestic Abuse Act, 2005

In India, the Protection of Women from Domestic Abuse Act, 2005, is a significant legal milestone that aims to address the serious issue of domestic abuse and provide millions of women who suffer in silence a voice. A crucial move toward building a safer and more equal society for women, the Act was passed with the intention of defending the rights of women as specified by the Constitution. 

The OJ Simpson trial, a 1990s media spectacle, raised awareness of domestic abuse. But did it really bring a serious issue to light, or did it just make it more sensational? In India, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) is quite important in this situation.

The PWDVA gives victims of domestic abuse legal recourse by classifying it as a crime. Nevertheless, this battle is not always fully supported by the media. Let's analyze the issues surrounding the OJ Simpson case and see how the media may report on domestic abuse more effectively:

O.J. Simpson Case

The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson, or O.J. Simpson case, was a well-known criminal trial that was held in Los Angeles, California, from January 24 to October 3, 1995.

O.J. Simpson was a media personality, actor, and former professional football player who was well-known for his athletic ability and attractive personality. He had two children with Nicole Brown Simpson, his wife, after their marriage. But accusations of domestic abuse dogged their marriage; Nicole frequently accused O.J. of abusing her. who was charged with the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, on June 12, 1994.

Simpson's popularity as an actor and football player, along with the racism and complicated legal details surrounding the case, resulted in a great deal of media coverage and public interest in the case. In a number of ways, including how it affected how court procedures were covered by the media, how DNA evidence was used, and how race and fame affected the legal system, the trial is sometimes regarded as a landmark case.

The Murders: 

Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found brutally murdered outside Nicole's Los Angeles home on the evening of June 12, 1994. The remains of both victims, who had suffered several stab wounds, were found in a pool of blood.

The Bronco Chase: 

O.J. Simpson emerged as the case's top suspect a few days after the murders. Simpson chose to flee rather than surrender, setting off a slow-moving police investigation in his white Ford Bronco.

The Trial: 

After being captured, Simpson was accused with two charges of murder. Starting in January 1995, the trial soon turned into a 24-hour media circus due to high public interest. The prosecution claimed that the evidence against Simpson was strong and that he had a history of jealousy and domestic abuse towards Nicole.

The primary sources of evidence that supported the prosecution's claim against Simpson were forensic and circumstantial evidence. Important pieces of proof comprised:

Blood Evidence: Simpson's DNA-matched blood was discovered at the scene of the murders, on the Bronco he was driving the night of the killings.

Glove: One glove was discovered at the scene of the crime, while the other was at Simpson's home. When Simpson tried the glove on in court, it seemed too tiny, which is how defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran famously said, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit."

Footprints: Simpson's shoes and the prints discovered at the crime scene connected him to the killings.

The verdict: 

O.J. Simpson was found not guilty by the jury of killing Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson following a lengthy trial that lasted over nine months. Many people were shocked and angry by the judgement, especially those who thought Simpson was guilty. Major problems with racism, class, and celebrity within the American legal system were brought to light by this case.

The Effect of Media Coverage: 

The way the O.J.Simpson case was portrayed in the media and had a significant impact. The media dismissed domestic abuse by highlighting melodramatic details and celebrity rumours, making it seem like a minor incident in a bigger controversy. This damaged the victims' credibility and promoted misconceptions like victim-blaming and the belief that domestic violence is a private problem.

The Importance of Responsible Reporting: 

The O.J. Simpson case is an alarming example of the necessity of reporting responsibly, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like domestic abuse. The voices of experts and survivors should be given priority by the media in order to present a more balanced and fair picture. Tragic incidents simply promote misconceptions and biases, inhibiting attempts to address the underlying causes of domestic abuse.

Conclusion

India has made progress in preventing domestic abuse with the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic abuse Act, 2005. But as the O.J. Simpson case has shown, media coverage of these situations frequently falls short of properly conveying the seriousness of the problem. The media can assist stop domestic abuse by changing perspectives, increasing awareness, and enhancing reporting practices.

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The Benefits of Regular Pest Inspections for Your Home

Pests such as termites, rodents, and cockroaches can cause significant harm to your home, both structurally and health-wise. They can cause costly damage to the foundation, walls, and other essential parts of your home. In addition, pests can also spread diseases and bacteria that can pose a threat to your health and safety.

 Regular pest inspections are a crucial aspect of home maintenance that can help prevent these issues by identifying and eliminating any pests present in your property. These inspections are carried out by trained professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to detect and eliminate pests. By investing in Pest Control Services in Arkansas, you can ensure the health and safety of your home and protect your investment.

Early Detection and Prevention of Pest Infestations

One of the main benefits of regular pest inspections is that they help to detect pests early on, before they become a major problem. Arkansas Pest Control are trained to identify the signs of an infestation and can quickly determine if any action is required. Early detection and prevention are key in reducing the cost and effort required to eliminate pests from your home.

Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Environment

Pests can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of your family. For example, termites can cause structural damage to your home, while rodents and cockroaches can spread diseases and bacteria. Arkansas Rodent Control helps to ensure that your home remains free from harmful pests, providing a safe and healthy living environment for you and your family.

Peace of Mind

Having a pest-free home is essential for the health and safety of your family, especially if you have young children or pets. The presence of pests such as rodents, cockroaches, and termites can cause serious harm to your home and pose a threat to your health and well-being. Regular pest inspections provide peace of mind by giving you the assurance that your home is free from harmful pests. 

This means that you can relax and enjoy your time at home without worrying about the potential dangers posed by pests. With regular pest inspections, you can feel confident in the safety and cleanliness of your home, allowing you to focus on enjoying time with your loved ones. The peace of mind that comes with a pest-free home is priceless and should not be overlooked.

Protecting Your Investment

Your home is likely the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. Regular pest inspections help to protect this investment by detecting and eliminating any pests that could cause significant damage to your property. By investing in regular pest inspections, you can ensure that your home remains in good condition, protecting its value and ensuring that you get the most out of your investment.

Cost-Effective Solution

While the cost of a pest inspection may seem like an unnecessary expense, it is actually a cost-effective solution in the long run. The cost of pest damage and extermination can be much higher than the cost of regular pest inspections. Regular inspections help to identify and eliminate pests before they cause significant damage, reducing the cost and effort required to resolve the issue.

Professional Advice and Recommendations

Pest inspectors are trained professionals who have a wealth of knowledge about pests and their behaviour. During a pest inspection, they can provide you with valuable advice and recommendations on how to prevent pest infestations in the future. This information can help you to make informed decisions about the steps you need to take to protect your home and keep it free from pests.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, regular pest inspections  and Commercial Pest Control Services in Arkansas are a critical aspect of home and office maintenance that provide numerous benefits. They help to detect and prevent pests early on, maintain a safe and healthy environment, provide peace of mind, protect your investment, and offer professional advice and recommendations. Investing in regular pest inspections is a cost-effective solution that can help to keep your home free from harmful pests.

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WHY IS CCTV IMPORTANT IN SCHOOLS?

CCTV has been widely adopted in many sectors as a practical, effective, and cost-efficient security solution. CCTV cameras are not only a practical part of security systems in warehouses or commercial facilities, however, but also in educational venues. In this article we discuss the advantages of CCTV in schools.

The benefits of CCTV cameras in schools

Head teachers and those with decision-making power in schools have a duty of care towards students, teachers, and anyone who visits their premises. A reliable CCTV system installed can help improve safety and security both inside the school grounds and the surrounding areas where students and other people from outside the school may gather.

CCTV systems have other practical uses, such as:

Monitoring student behaviour is an important aspect of school safety, however, expecting teachers to always do this themselves is unrealistic and can interfere with their performance. Having another staff member dedicated to this task, or using technology to automate the process, can help to ensure compliance with school policies without overburdening teachers.

Reducing bullying in British schools is an important task that needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, bullying is a very common problem in many schools across the country. By working to reduce bullying, we can make a difference in the lives of many students.

Improving the learning environment by getting teachers to use recordings to evaluate their practice can help them find ways of making lessons more engaging. Recordings can provide insight into how students react to and engage with the material being taught, as well as how well the lesson is structured. This feedback can be used to make necessary adjustments in future classes.

Reducing the risk of vandalism is important for schools. Unfortunately, CCTV systems alone are not enough to prevent vandals and thieves from targeting your school. The cost of damages from vandalism can amount to millions of pounds nationwide, so it is important to take measures to prevent it. Making it obvious that you have a functioning CCTV system can deter vandals and thieves, as they know that their acts would have consequences if they were caught on camera.

There are a few things that can help deter antisocial behaviour outside of school gates, such as smoking, fighting, illegal or dangerous parking, and selling drugs. One thing that can help is to have a clear and strict policy against these behaviours, and enforce it consistently. Another thing that can help is to have a visible presence of school staff or security outside of the school, so that potential rule-breakers know that they are being watched. Finally, engaging with the local community and getting their input on how to best address these issues can also be helpful.

It's important to prevent unauthorized access to school premises, both during and after school hours, in order to keep students and staff safe. Failing to do so could pose a serious threat to the safety of everyone on campus. Depending on your location, you may need to take extra security measures like hiring security guards or installing CCTV systems.

Providing systematic monitored security for your staff and pupils

Ultimately, a school that prioritizes student safety will lead to increased trust from parents and guardians. Educational institutions have a responsibility to safeguard their pupil’s well-being - this isn’t just a legal requirement, but a non-negotiable expectation that all parents have. Parents will be able to tell the difference between a school that has an isolated CCTV camera, and a school that has a comprehensive CCTV system tailored to the specific needs of pupils and the area. By investing in security measures, schools send a strong message to parents that their children’s safety is a top priority.

“Prevention is better than cure” is a saying that definitely holds true when it comes to security breaches and school safety. Remedial action to cover property repairs or legal fees is always costly and time consuming, so we always recommend being proactive and discussing your needs with one of our experts in CCTV and access control.

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god i wish i had the talent and self-discipline to actually write the fic that’s been pinging around in my head for like 8 months about mercedes meeting autumn 

[lovelykhaleesiii]

Jealousy Isn't Good

HEADCANON

PAIRING: Tom Holland (characters) x fem!Reader (Arvin Russell and Peter Parker)

Words: 1953

Summary (requested by @peeves6261427): “jealous tom/arvin/peter where the reader knows they’re jealous and tries to tease them but then tom/arvin/peter just go FULL dom” 

Warnings: jealousy, smut, fluff, dom!Tom Holland (+ characters mentioned)

A/N - I fucking love a good angsty + smutty imagine... hope you like just as much as I did writing it AHAHA :) x 

TOM HOLLAND: 

Now, when it came to Tom’s jealous side, he was terribly awful at hiding it.

To your complete surprise, it was actually a recurring thing... It wasn't that Tom had trust issues, he just would notice how others would try to “flirt with you”, according to him.  

However, you struggled to see this and saw no harm in these interactions, as most of the time you believed people were just being friendly. 

When he did become jealous he acted like a complete, stubborn child.

He would give you short, sharp answers, always be temperamental. 

Often in the moment you’d catch him making quick glances at you as you’d be talking to whomever. 

He’d take a deep breath in, his fists would clench to the point his knuckles turned white. 

“Tom, love, you’re doing it again...” 

Tom knew how to calm himself, however his mood would be foul for the day. 

He had a reputation to hold and did not want to jeopardise that, even if it took him all his strength to not even speak against it. 

He really hated the way some would stare at you, eyeing you up and down, especially at premieres where you were all dolled up. 

Tom would become super protective, especially amongst places where there were crowds upon crowds of people: you found that his arm would always be tightly wrapped around your waist. 

Occasionally, a verbal fight would even break out between the two of you because of this... Until Tom would realise your perspective. 

“And what about you Tom?! What about the millions of girls across the world that worship you? Do you see me complaining and whining?” 

You were happiest with Tom, and you’d mentioned it repeatedly to him... He knew you were with him for the long run, he just despised the fact that people didn’t realise this. 

He’d be the type that needed reassurance that you only had eyes for him, and to make up for his childish behaviour... Sex was the only answer.  

This also was the best way he could showcase his dominance over you: he was always in complete control when it came to sex, especially after an episode of jealousy. 

Tom would definitely be the type to leave love marks all over you, hickeys were his thing. He’d try not to leave them in obvious places where your skin would be exposed, again for his reputation especially with kids, however on the rare occasion that he’d lose himself... There wasn't nothing that a decent palette of makeup couldn’t cover up!

God sometimes he’d even surprise you with a quick, soft bite on your skin... He was playful like that. 

Definitely loves to spank you, again seeing his red hand-print form on your ass cheek just sparks joy in him like nothing else. 

And Tom, definitely loves being called Daddy. 

Nonetheless, it was a flaw in Tom’s character... He was the jealous type and it was something you were okay to live with. 

ARVIN RUSSELL: 

Now this man... Would literally go off. Not immediately, it would just constantly be building up inside until he could no longer keep the fury bottled up. 

Having to pick up Lenora from school, you also took to this privilege, which always meant Arvin would be waiting right outside for the two of you. He was protective like that. 

He was also, however, an impatient man: thus, on the occasional days that a few of your colleagues took up your time after school for a quick chat, often about an assignment or homework... He’d grown quite enraged. 

Especially due to the fact that he'd rarely see you during the weekdays from being busy with school. He didn’t want to attend and rather just work, although it took a toll very so often that he’d miss you. 

Being such a small town, didn't help the cause, whether it was walking down the street arm in arm, or catching up at the local diner, someone would stop and chat, minimising your time together even more. 

However, the jealousy would strike most with other male counterparts. 

Arvin, according to his own words “knew what these boys in this town were thinking...” 

For his age, and greatly due to his unfortunate circumstances growing up, Arvin mentally and emotionally matured rapidly for his age. 

Physically, he was also quite strong and didn’t hesitate when faced with a threat. 

Especially after the incident with Lenora and the boys at school... Arvin had a reputation that was built on sheer intimidation. No one dared to mess with anything that even remotely “belonged” to him. 

And he’d made it very clear that you were his. 

However on the downside, when a boy was “downright stupid” (again according to Arvin), and took a chance on you, or even tried to take advantage of you... Arvin would violently lash out. 

It was hard to intervene, especially when matters got physical. 

Arvin was obviously the dominant one: he’d precisely plan his attacks, when exactly to strike. 

Word would spread, and yet everyone would keep quiet... Some would even argue that Arvin did the right thing for standing by you.

“I-I just don't want people thinking the wrong things about you, baby.”   

However you did mention how upset you’d become, witnessing Arvin taking matters into his own hands: and worst of all, you’d hate seeing him hurt with minor wounds to show. 

During these times after the altercations, would be the most intimate. Arvin would apologise and promise to try never to lash out again, although you knew that was a lie. 

It was these moments he showed his most vulnerable side: he’d confess to how much you meant to him, how much he wanted to keep you safe and overall, how much he’d love you. 

“You are the absolute world to be Y/N, baby... You need to know I’d do anything for you.” 

Bless him, you thought. You knew violence was never an answer, although considering Arvin’s upbringing, it was mostly all he’d known, all that he was exposed to. 

“God, Arvin... I can take care of myself, you know that. A-And if I do ever get in trouble, you know you’ll be the first one I come to.” 

However what he dreaded the most was being apart from you. The fear that when you weren't together that’s when something terrible would befall you, killed him deep down and regardless of what you said, or no matter how confident you were of protecting yourself... He knew he’d always be there until he planned for the two of you to leave this “godforsaken town.” 

And of course, the sex helped him a lot. 

Arvin was the dominant one in the relationship throughout everything. He felt he needed to be in control, and obviously still took into consideration your thoughts and feelings.

However when it came to matters of life and death or even remotely close to your safety, he took serious. He prioritised your safety over his own, and that said a lot. 

When I tell you this man would have a breeding kink, I meant it: having children did frighten him a little, although the thought of having them with you, made him feel motivated to have a family of his own. 

He loves when you dry hump the fuck out him, seeing how you moan his name as your face to face with one another, the way your tits be jiggling/jumping the more intense you got. 

He preferred to have sex in remote, isolated locations. He preferred to silence and peace of mind. Only being in each other’s company. 

Often the sex happened in his car, and the moments after would be intimate just like after a fight. 

He loved you and you loved him... You both knew you were meant for one another. 

PETER PARKER: 

Having met Pete, there was no way you’d thought there could ever be a bad bone in him, however it seemed even the perfect Peter Parker struggled with a few minor flaws. 

Peter tended to get jealous, however over specific people that he saw as a threat. 

He was extremely calculative, and knew who posed a risk to his relationship with you.

He often wouldn’t speak up about it, letting it slide and seeking advice from Ned and Aunt May on what to do, however they’d often persuade him to believe it was nothing major to worry about, and that you only had eyes for him. 

And they couldn't be more right. 

Peter trusted you greatly, as you did with him. 

He didn't trust the cocky guys that would shoot their shot with you, and often it did infuriate him. 

At nights, when he was out overlooking the city for whoever would need the help of their friendly, neighbourhood Spider-man, he’d take the time to contemplate to himself. 

However, if he got really desperate for some help, he’d even ask his fellow Avengers... Tony wasn't much of a help, he’d just tell him to either spoil the hell out of you, “take her out to a nice restaurant, the chicks dig that intimacy shit.” 

Steve, on the other hand, was actually the most helpful. 

And they had all met you (and adored you), so they knew exactly who Peter was dealing with.

“Just talk to Y/N, I’m sure she’ll be most understanding... Usually when a guy feels this way about a girl, it means you want to take things seriously,” Captain reasoned. 

And from their Peter knew exactly what he had to do. 

Dates was a regular think, you made sure of that! Despite needing to balance school, work and Peter’s hectic life as an Avenger... You both proudly managed well. 

So taking both Tony’s and Capt’s relationship advice into consideration, Peter thought it would be perfect to just say what he needed to say.

“L-Look Y/N... I know I may not often say it or be the perfect boyfriend, but I-I just wanted to say...” 

God you loved how nervous he'd get. 

“What is it Pete?” You intervene with a bright smile on your face, trying to encourage him to just speak his mind. 

And it seemed to have worked, as his tense shoulders had finally relaxed and he returned with a smile. 

“I-I love you, Y/N. I mean, I-I really am so in love with you. It just bothers me that I see you talking to some guys a-and to think that maybe, one day... They might convince you to leave me.” 

Your heart broke silently to a thousand pieces: not only was this the first time Peter actually said the words “I love you”, however to hear that this was what had been worrying him this entire time. 

“Peter, please don’t ever think that! I could nor would I ever, leave someone as brilliant and caring as you... I love you, Pete, you need to know this.” 

And after what would have been the most sacred dates of your life, you knew exactly how to end the perfect night. 

As you both had politely left the restaurant, thanking the staff for their incredible food and service, you turned to Peter, your hands cupping his chiselled face. 

“Now how about you show me just how much you love me, huh?” 

Sex with Peter was often gentle and very personal. 

He wasn't over-the-top in control, always making sure you were comfortable and relaxed. 

However when you both had gotten into the rhythm of things... A whole, new side of him would peak. 

Definitely a boob guy... He’s rough hands would always be massaging your tits, especially when he ate you the fuck out. 

[abolitioncommunism]

In their classic analysis of moral panics, sociologists Erich Goode and Nachman Ben-Yehuda outline five key characteristics: ‘concern’, or the belief that the behaviour of the group in question are likely to have a negative effect on society; ‘hostility’, – fairly self-explanatory – to the point where the group in question are seen as ‘folk devils’, that is, a group of people who are portrayed in media as outsiders and deviant, and who are blamed for crimes or other sorts of social problems; ‘consensus’, or widespread acceptance that the group in question poses a very real threat to society; ‘disproportionality’ – the resulting societal action taken against the group is entirely disproportionate to the actual threat posed by it; and, finally, ‘volatility’ – moral panics typically appear and subside very quickly, often vanishing abruptly because media, and therefore public, interest wanes or a new panic supplants the previous one. [16]

The narratives perpetuated about trans children, particularly in schools, by headlines like ‘Children Sacrificed to Appease Trans Lobby’ or ‘Cult of Gender Identity is Harming Children’, [17] are intended to alarm the public – it’s impossible to draw any other conclusion from the language used – and they certainly fit Goode and Ben-Yehuda’s description of a moral panic. The framing of trans people as ‘folk devils’ relies on three key factors. [18] First, reducing trans children into crass stereotypes, such as Nick Robinson’s conflation of young trans girls with the more familiar and well-worn caricature of adult ‘blokes who’ve had sex changes’. Second, exaggeration, such as overhyping the increase in children coming out as trans by use of language like ‘surge’ and carefully selected statistics for headlines such as ‘Minister to Order Inquiry into 4000 per cent Rise in Children Wanting to Change Sex’. [19] Between 2015 and 2020, 10,478 children (defined as under eighteen) were referred to England’s Gender Identity Development Service. The total child population of England is approximately 12 million. So, even with the increased numbers of children who are presenting to the NHS with gender issues, and even if all of them are persistently identifying as trans, these referrals would constitute at most approximately 0.09 per cent of the total child population of England. The influence of LGBTQ+ organizations over schools – almost invariably portrayed as nefarious – is also exaggerated (the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ charity, Stonewall, works with around 1,500 of the UK’s 32,770 schools); so too is the ease with which families can access medical treatments and the age at which these treatments are made available. Finally, the creation of folk devils relies on predictions about the group’s behaviour. Hostile media headlines regularly use the word ‘grooming’ [20] to describe the supposed influence of ‘the trans lobby’ over children: a term that intentionally hints at sexual predation. In transphobic blogs, anti-trans online forums and social media, wild claims are made of a homophobic conspiracy to turn gay children straight, and of the existence of an online trans cult that attempts to recruit autistic young people. This last claim is based on the fact that there is some evidence of a link between being trans and autism: that autistic people may be more likely to have gender dysphoria and thereby identify themselves as trans – though as yet there is little evidence as to why this should be so. More important than explaining any potential link is the evidence that trans young people who are also autistic or otherwise neurodiverse are at an even higher risk of bullying and social exclusion at school than trans young people who are not. [21] It’s also notable that anti-trans theories can trade in negative stereotypes about autism as much as transphobic stereotypes.

Sociologists broadly agree that moral panics can result in retrograde policy changes and punitive measures that impact significantly on civil rights; just as significantly, they can also make institutions – like schools – more hesitant in acting to defend the groups being targeted. It is more important than ever that those responsible for the wellbeing and education of children are properly trained and informed of the facts so that they can protect trans children.

Shon Faye, The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice (2021), pp.36-38.

16. Goode, Erich, and Ben-Yehuda, Nachman, Moral Panics: The Social Construction of Deviance Oxford, Blackwell (2nd edn, 2009). pp.57-65.

17. Both were headlines in The Times: Turner, J., ‘Children Sacrificed to Appease Trans Lobby’, The Times, 11 November 2017, and Turner, J. ‘Cult of Gender Identity is Harming Children’, The Times, 21 September 2019.

18. Here I draw on the characteristics of a ‘folk devil’ first outlined by sociologist Stanley Cohen. See Cohen, S., Folk Devils and Moral Panics, Paladin (1973).

19. Rayer, G. ‘Minister to Order Inquiry into 4000 Per Cent Rise in Children Wanting to Change Sex;, Telegraph, 16 September 2019.

20. Manning, S., ‘I’ve Seen Girls Who’ve Changed Gender Groom Younger Ones to Do the Same … ‘, Mail on Sunday, 17 November 2018, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6401583/Ive-seen-girls-whove-changed-gender-groom-younger-ones-same.html.

21. ‘School Report’, p.11.

“The Paris Lees One’, Political Thinking, BBC Radio Four, 9 February 2018, https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05xp3z2

School Report: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans Pupils in Britain’s Schools, Stonewall (2017), https://www.stonewall.org.uk/school-report-2017.

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Football - as alien as ever

An entire country is sitting at home, many worry about their jobs. But footballers are back in training and extending their contracts. And now they even want to play. By Oliver Fritsch

Imagine if a Bundesliga player now said : "My teammates and I are worried about our country but also about our industry. So at least for the next three months we'll reduce our salaries to that of a nurse, the true key player of our society.

Though we do want to return to playing soon so that our club, as well as the whole of German football will survive and people can enjoy a little diversion. On top of that we really miss playing football very much. But as we know that, not only during a pandemic but all the more in these times, our job amounts to a privilege, we want to give something back. And we'll give gladly, because we have a lot."

The reality's looking different. Although some players do renounce parts of their salary, all in all it's very little. While the ball is resting many keep earning millions. The same goes for managers and coaches.

Thomas Müller even extended his contract this week. Soon he'll make yet more than the estimated 15 million Euros per year. Fans have been celebrating the announcement. Some of them are getting messages from their clubs these days asking them to reduce reimbursement for tickets they've already paid for, ideally by a 100%. An interview with Jörg Neblung illustrates what 'crisis news' sound like on spaceship football: "In the next two years," the players' agent told web portal transfermarkt.de "there probably won't be any 300-Million-transfers." Roughly translated: football will suffer and starve.

The football clubs were the last ones to grind into Covid-standstill. On 8 March the game Bayern against Augsburg took place in a sold-out arena, while at the same time politicians advised to cancel events with more than 1000 participants. The following day VfB Stuttgart played against Bielefeld, yet another day later Leipzig hosted Tottenham, each in full stadiums. Football games may not be foci of infection, as had been reported at first. But the clear signal was: no matter what, we'll keep going.

Now footballers are the first ones getting back into action. An entire country is sitting at home, many worry about their jobs. But since the beginning of the week all Bundesliga clubs are training in small groups, some started even earlier. And Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) is planning for Geisterspiele [lit. "ghost games", games without fans in the stadium] to take place early to mid-May. The declared aim being to finish the interrupted season by 30 June, in order to secure TV money.

The people's sport of football has long been well treated by politics and public authorities. But this time it may have a hard time to explain itself to the public and push through its privileges.

This is what football would look like in times of Corona: only a minimum of necessary staff allowed into the stadium, round about 240 people. The teams and the people around them get tested for Covid 19 about every three days, all in all around 20.000 times. And the players would have to observe social isolation measures for a few more weeks. The entire project will be accompanied by a task force, consisting mainly of sport medicine specialists. And from political circles it transpires there are considerations to have the games only in a few selected stadiums for financial reasons.

The representatives of football justify their plans saying they want to cheer up people and give them news apart from Covid 19. But head of DFL Christian Seifert speaking to ZEIT also admitted openly "Like in other businesses we're dealing with a product, one that is produced by employees on and off the pitch. And when production is halted it's threatening livelihoods and jeopardising jobs."

Though many fans like DFL's idea and are warming towards the atmospherically poor Geisterspiele, at least as a temporary solution, there are also those that recognise in it an undue privilege. Currently every laundry, every kiosk has to remain closed, people are chased off park benches by the police, other athletes are having to train in their kitchens or on balconies. And football wants to play. On top of using testing capacities that are needed elsewhere.

And anyway, which pictures would be shown, inciting not only children to mimic them, once playing resumed? This imperative interpersonal distance of 1,5m couldn't be continually observed on the pitch even by Dortmund's defense!

Curiously, despite its many crises football has seen a steady growth in recent history. The cheating referees Robert Hoyzer and Dominik Marks couldn't harm it, the dubious payments surrounding the "Sommermärchen" didn't cause any damage nor did corrupt FIFA, which reportedly flogged the world cups to highest-bidding Russia and Qatar.

But maybe football's behaviour in the times of Corona will lead to its fall. It's lamenting the loudest when it just wants to secure its business model. That's what many social media postings read like. Some fans are even asking angrily: is football supposed to be worth more than lives? Football to them is as alien as ever.

Critics may overlook the fact that when the Bundesliga is bound to return the situation in Germany and around the world will look different from today. In Covid times four or six weeks can make a huge difference. Until then there will probably be a relaxation concerning economy and social life. Presumably there'll also be more and cheaper testing options.

But when it comes to the negative atmosphere and the reactions of Schadensfreude football at least partially has itself to blame. As a representative of self-indulgent capitalism it has to face a moral debate. The fact that in the past years and decades it always acted as "taker" is now coming back to bite.

An elite is making obscene amounts of money. Even the most unsuccessful coaches have it made after two or three years. Some managers waste millions on nonsensical transfers, collaborating with players' agents who clean up on the deals. On instagram players show off their yachts and luxurary car collections. Some employees even below the level of upper management earn more than those in comparable positions in other business enterprises.

It's becoming clear: despite the abundance almost nobody thought of savings. Allegedly one Bundesliga club is even on the brink of insolvency.

And the fact that the chummy football scene lives in its own bubble is also coming back to bite. Outside opinions, public opinion, counts for little to nothing. Criticism, even from the inside, is never considered constructive but as disruptive to the business. At the same time of course, the men of football get validated by millions of fans idolising them, come what may.

And so, as in some other parts of society, the Covid crisis exposes the wretched state of football. Though there are some players with a conscience, too, for example the Bayern players Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich encouraging colleagues to donate. They're not the only ones giving money to social organisations. And some coaches as well, stand out with reflective statements. Nürnberg's Jens Keller said "I think other branches have to be back and running before football can return." Lucien Favre of Dortmund pointed out the suffering of refugees on Lesbos.

But maybe the opposite examples stick out more. Dortmund's CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke downplaying the health threat, even to young people, posed by the virus. Horst Heldt of 1. FC Köln calling Markus Söder's wish, the professionals should voluntarily reduce their salaries "populist bullshit".

Some clubs in the second and third league are considering self-administered insolvency plans, though their financial management was poor even before the Corona crisis. But now they benefit from DFL adapting the rules, not deducting points in the instance of an insolvency. And the 20 Million Euro-worth aid campaign of the four Champions League participants from Munich, Dortmund, Leipzig and Leverkusen might turn out to be a bluff, according to Spiegel investigations.

And it isn't any better elsewhere. Liverpool FC, even with giant earnings still cultivating the image of a social club, alienated fans by [taking advantage of the government furlough scheme to pay staff]. After a shitstorm they retracted, issuing an apology. Adidas, not just a sports equipment manufacturer but also a shareholder of FC Bayern, behaved similarly. The corporation with profits running into billions initially applied to enter [government financial protection scheme] and stopped paying rent to shop owners.

And Dietmar Hopp fuelled likely false hope, repeatedly alleging his company's vaccine could be available in the autumn. Experts have rejected that prognosis. Furthermore it seemed rather calculating, the way Hopp attempted to use his role as biotech investor to bring to an end the debates of him as patron of TSG Hoffenheim.

Who will lead German football through this crisis? Once upon a time Uli Hoeneß or Theo Zwanziger seemed to have the right calibre. But that was long ago, and so now all hope lies with Christian Seifert. He may lack the charisma and emotional address to impress a wider audience. Yet intellectually and politically he's a match to these tough times. 

Seifert has understood how to maintain an influence on authorities and that others are calling the shots now, that their data reign. Virologists or  epidemiologist like Alexander Kekulé who made an appearance on ZDF-Sportstudio which usually broadcasts goals and [Torwandschießen]. He supposed a re-start of football in Mai was "feasible", Kekulé said. 

But he warned about the need "for a justification for people why football should get special treatment." It was a polticial issue, he said. In the meantime Armin Laschet (CDU), first minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Wolfgang Kubicki (FDP) made it clear that games without an audience would be possible soon.  

Kekulé said something else of note. He put the onus on big clubs - financially, maybe also socially. And in fact not all representatives of football have forgotten about the social assets they hold. Borussia Dortmund have made their stadium available as a Covid testing site, other clubs do the shopping for those in need. [translator’s note: “other clubs” - I beg your pardon, ZEIT? 1. FC Nürnberg, together with our ultras, have been doing this right from the beginning, when everything was first interrupted, credit where it’s due!] It's a service for the public health - but the football business could be doing much more. And for that they could look to their ultras: Many of them doing good and don't even want to talk about it.

Most of all football would benefit and be much better received if it could get back down to earth and deflate in general. After Covid many economical branches will have to make do with much less. This will concern football as well and that puts as back to the issue of personnel expenses which in the Bundesliga amount to 1,4 billion Euros a year. 

Salaries could be reduced, TV money distributed more fairly, mega transfers could be entirely dispensed with in favour of more investments into the youth. And it should be the aim of the Bundesliga to save all, even the much threatened third and fourth tier clubs. And is anybody thinking of popular/mass/amateur sports, the youth team of the village club? 

So far the Bundesliga couldn't even agree on common training rules. Even though the themes of the hour are consolidation and solidarity. All stake holders are on the spot, sponsors, association, staff, right-holders, fans or clubs. The inner logic of the sports dictates that there is no other way other than all together. FC Bayern don't want to end up playing against themselves. And by the way international competition isn't immune to the virus either.

If Bundesliga returns soon, and much seems to point towards it, it would obviously mean a lot to many people. But even more would understand and support it if football contributed something to the greater good. If character truly shows during crisis, there should be more left of football in times of Corona than players kicking around toilet paper rolls.  

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Glitchedpuppet/Glip/Purplekecleon and Lexy Eevee are on Mastodon

https://awoo.space/@glip // screenshot

https://mastodon.social/@eevee // screenshot

Warnings for child sexual abuse, CSA, pedophilia

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its time for me to talk about these people. eevee has been on mastodon.social for awhile now and glip just joined awoo.space. i thought for awhile people were not aware of any sort of claims against eevee or who they were affiliated with, but ive begun to realize that in fact no. people are actually aware of the claims, theyre just only hearing eevee's side of it because of his place in the tech community. im fed up fediverse. ive lost countless friends and communities for this, so even though i hate having to be the one to do it, here it comes regardless.

this thread will compile verifiable evidence (aka "not screenshots"). i am not going to speak on the current legal allegations which may never be confirmed/denied, only actions which are archived and shouldnt be overlooked when considering their involvement in our community. i will not be speaking on the issue with marl. marl stayed behind the scenes, i suspect theres a reason for it but that can only be speculation on my part. marl is not on mastodon so im focusing on eevee and glip right now.

to preface this i feel the need to remind everyone that these people have following and support. this is probably self evident but im not just trying to throw anyone under the bus because i dont like them. eevee is a moderately well known programmer/website host and glip is a successful artist. both of them have been around online for a long time, so personally im not gonna hear that theyre the sole victims of 4chan smear campaign. this is the result of long term bad behaviour.

im not here to laugh at these people. i dont think theres anything funny about this situation. i am being as wordy as possible because i see these people being wordy as hell to cover it up too. if youre willing to read their paragraph long posts on patreon pleading for acceptance on behalf of their "poor cute oddball family," you can read this too.

im a completely uninvolved party, but i think they pose a real threat. the extent of my involvement is that i was a fan of glip when they were known as PK (okay bear with me i am bad at numbers/time but i think i was aged 14-15 or something probably), i was not involved in PMD-E and i didnt go to their servers. later i found their porn blog, by then i was around 18-19 at the time i think, so i just wrote it off as "gross," because while im not a fan of porn in the first place i especially think its uncomfortable to see it with childhood based characters. its one of those things i wouldnt have thought about as a minor but i began to realize as i aged. whatever, anyways.

it was only after i stopped following them that i discovered what was going on. so this isnt any kind of grudge, i assure you. i will refer the kiwifarms thread but i took no part in it. ive never met or talked to these people and i never will. also before you suggest it, no im really not going to try to talk to them. countless people have tried to talk to them. i have read many of their posts and claims. i do not trust them. i am staying the fuck away from them.

i know people are invariably going to say to me "well kiwifarms dug this up so you cant trust it!" and to a degree i get it. i do not support kiwifarms for their harassment and mob mentality in general. they are hugely homophobic/transphobic and if it were not for the "funny drama" i think they would have ignored the fact that glip drew child porn as well because they dont give a fuck about lolicon/shotacon.

but i am not going to throw information under the bus just because of where it came from, these people are riding on the hope that people wont be willing to dig through tons of information from kiwifarms to uncover what theyve done. people NEED to pay attention to this if theyre going to have these people in their circles. the admins of awoo.space and mastodon.social are to be held responsible for giving these people platform. these people cannot undo the harm which they've willfully perpetuated, no amount of apologies can ever make up for this. get them out of our spaces.

this thread will not be a complete example of their behaviours by any means and i do believe the kiwifarms thread has a lot of it which should be looked at and accounted for when judging this. i believe they have been a danger to children on the internet for a long time in more ways than one. i think it started as smug/dramatic deviantArt personalities and grew into something hideous. there are accounts of them harassing and making fun of other artists and children (and i still see them doing it), but i am focusing on the more immediately harmful stuff.

finally i would like to remind people that this entire group of people has stuck together through these allegations, for that reason i feel we shouldnt overlook eevee’s actions for glip’s, or glip’s actions for marl’s. theyre all aware of whats going on and this is only going to give them more leeway when being faced with these serious problems. they’re going to rely on each other for as long as they can slide by doing that.

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eevee defending ownership of child porn- SCREENSHOT (including just because its easier to read): https://kiwifarms.net/attachments/eevee-defend-jpg.38156/

ARCHIVES (for confirmation): http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244965411521708032 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244966006211092480 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244976970209837056 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244978882191695872 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244985791657426946 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244990121911414784 http://tweetsave.com/eevee/status/244993723384078336

eevee in response to someone talking about their actual, real CSA says he wishes that was him (its 10 years old but shouldnt be thrown aside)- ARCHIVES: https://archive.is/5JTEL#selection-2833.0-2833.57

glip's collection of child porn which she drew herself of her own characters (yes these ones are screenshots hosted on kiwifarms but you cant fake that much art)- THREAD LINK: https://kiwifarms.is/threads/melanie-herring-purplekecleon-pk-papayakitty-glitchedpuppet-floraverse-forbidden-flora.5567/page-514#post-2411146

ARCHIVES: http://oresund4.rssing.com/chan-3345726/all_p11.html

glip includes a ball gag as an accessory in a deviantArt roleplay game (PMD-E) she and the group hosted which was knowingly comprised of mostly children- ARCHIVE: https://comments.deviantart.com/1/290954538/2461459333?offset=0#comments // archive

glip also then took the ideas of that project and turned it into a physical doujin to sell, note some of these are the same characters those children interacted with in the ARPG and she still continues to include children in the stories themselves: ARCHIVE (page is SFW but comes from a doujin she published): https://archive.is/3ObC1#selection-435.8-435.19

here's her character from PMD-E having sex with a child- ARCHIVE !!!VIEW WITH EXTREME CAUTION!!!: https://archive.is/YlCzT

more "dubious age" character porn LINK WITH ARCHIVES INSIDE !!!VIEW WITH EXTREME CAUTION!!!: https://kiwifarms.is/threads/melanie-herring-purplekecleon-pk-papayakitty-glitchedpuppet-floraverse-forbidden-flora.5567/page-515#post-2411705

she tags her own porn with shotacon- LINK WITH ARCHIVES INSIDE: https://kiwifarms.is/threads/melanie-herring-purplekecleon-pk-papayakitty-glitchedpuppet-floraverse-forbidden-flora.5567/page-515#post-2411899

she even contributes to a cub porn/shotacon magazine, credited as 'papaya kitty': ARCHIVES !!!VIEW WITH EXTREME CAUTION!!!: https://archive.fo/jaHzt https://archive.fo/IczP7

HERES ANOTHER POST I FOUND WHICH OUTLINES SOME MORE QUESTIONABLE SHIT AS WELL:

https://bestofglitchedpuppet.tumblr.com/post/162852252909/callout-glitchedpuppet

[communityclicks]

Social Conflicts in Digital Communities

Week 11 collectively emphasis’ points made throughout the whole course (citizenship, regulation, platforms etc) that the digital landscape is not exempt from dangerous behaviour and bullying.   

Cyberbullying and trolling from regular people to celebrities and to politicians (and presidents to celebrities as cited previous with Chrissy Teigan and Donald Trump) is an local and global issue. As stated by Milne hating on platforms are raised as “reasons for why the 'openness' of social media platforms, anonymous accounts, and underage” users (Milne 2020). 

Recap on Digital Citizenship 

Digital Citizenship describes the ‘legal, ethical, and safe behaviour related to technology use” (Heath 2018). Specifically refers to user behaviour’s in social institutions or on social media platforms such as cyberbullying.  

Digital citizenship is often linked to power and a potential ‘digital divide’ as  more laws are being made to control users, ultimately is can “constraints wielded power by states and institutions or even platform registration” (McCosker;Vivienne;Johns 2016) .

Social Media Governance

Social media governance within brands advertising and platform security has increased in importance since the 2000′s awakening to the digital era.  Governance is a “bundle of policies, guidelines, processes, and educational resources” (Dand 2010). 

Focus’ on the risks that social media may pose to vulnerable and highly influenced users, especially with repetition of harmful messages such as the need for cosmetic surgeries (I want to clarify that anyone of a legal age shouldn’t be shamed by others and/or complete strangers for choosing to make enhancements to their natural beauty!). 

Governance is made through micro levels on social media platforms by moderators, specifically on Facebook Groups. A recent example is the Shameless Podcast Facebook group, which has recently been archived due to multiple issues with users “snarky remarks towards other member” (Shameless 2020). 

A SHAMELESS case study...

The podcast which has achieved over 1 million streams through Apple Podcast and Spotify in which the hosts Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews moderated over 71,000 posts and comments monthly (Apple Media 2020). . The reason why the Facebook group is no longer active, as of June 2 is due to the nature of cyberbullying which had been rising over the past year. The hosts noted that their were really important conversations held within the space dedicated to “smart women who love dumb stuff”, however online harassment in any form is not expectable thus the closure of the page (Apple Media 2020). 

The media company sites that the “unfortunate danger of having 40,000 people in a single space is that that space can quickly become unhelpful...we aren’t comfortable with this dynamic and wholeheartedly believe there are better ways to tell stories and share different perspectives” (Shameless 2020). 

What is online harassment? 

“Being called offensive names, being embarrassed online, being physically threatened online, being sexually harassed online, being harassed over a long time, being hurt online by a romantic partner, being impersonated, spreading damaging rumors online, encouraging others to harass you online, and attempting to hurt the victim in person after online harassment” (Lenhart, et al in Marwick & Caplan 2018).

It’s estimated within Australia online abuse and cyber trolling costs $3.7 billion annually in relation to loss of income and medical bills. 

A focus on anti-feminist conflict

No one should have to experience being “targeted online with racial abuse, pornography and death threats” fundamentally of their gender and dangerous systematic ideals associated with feminism (Laville, Wong & Hunt 2016). Even on this social platform, one woman expressed that she gets sent anonymous explicit and graphic sexualized messages unprovoked totaling close to180 every day for a month (Laville, Wong & Hunt 2016). A unnecessary sexualised and threatening social media experience is unfortunately all to common and normalized for many women on a global scale. 

A Kardashian case study...

Robert Kardashian harassed the mother of his child, co-celebrity Blac Chyna through online revenge porn to his Instagram page during 2017.  The danger of this post accesable by the world, consequently exposing Blac Chyna freedom of expression, privacy. However, it demanded mainstream media attention and creates a global criticized response to which Instagram shut his page for two years.

Solutions, do they exist?

Legally in Australia there is currently no legislation against bullying, only Acts. 

Sex Discrimination Act 1984

Criminal Code Act 1995 (eg using a carriage service to make a threat; using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence); Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act, 2014

Advocacy and Advice: the eSafety Commissioner

References 

Apple Media 2020, ‘Apple Podcast Preview: Shameless’, Apple, viewed 3rd June 2020, <https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shameless/id1352875216> 

Marwick, A.E., Caplan, R 2018, ‘Drinking male tears: language the manosphere and networked harassment’, Feminist Media Studies 

Shameless 2020, ‘Shameless Podcast Group, Facebook, 2nd June, viewed 3rd June 2020, <https://www.facebook.com/groups/227268451176371/?post_id=685635718672973> 

Laville, S., Wong, J., Hunt, E  2016, ‘The women abandoned to their online abusers’, The Guardian, 11 April, viewed 3rd June 2020, <https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/11/women-online-abuse-threat-racist>

Heath, M 2018 cited by... 

Milne, E 2020, ‘Week 11: Digital communities and conflicts: understanding social media conflict, MDA20009 Digital Communities, Modules via Canvas, viewed June 1st 

McCosker, A 2016 ‘Chapter 1: Negotiating Digital Citizenship: Control, Contest and Culture Managing Digital Citizenship’ (eds) in Managing Digital Citizenship: Cyber Safety as Three Layers of Control,  Rowman & Littlefield Int., London pp.1-15

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Jamaica deportation: The govt is trying to bully those who stood up for justice

By Bella Sankey Last week, my organisation, Detention Action, held the government to account and required it to comply with the law. In a high profile case, the Court of Appeal ordered the home secretary not to deport any individual who had been denied access to a working mobile phone for five working days prior to a deportation flight to Jamaica. The government initially sought to deport at least 50 people, but as a result of the court order, removed only 17.

The court required the Home Office to comply with its own written policy on removals and upheld the ancient English right of access to justice. We produced evidence that there had been no O2 phone signal in the Heathrow detention centres for weeks leading up to our challenge. We know from the material the government was forced to disclose that despite being aware of this problem since mid-January, no action was taken to offer alternative sim cards until we filed our case. Even then only a handful of them were handed out and many booked onto the Jamaica flight were not offered them.

Following the judgment, the government briefed its "molten fury" to the press. It sought to distract from its failure to uphold its own policy by returning to the tired old theme of wanting to curb judicial review. Dominic Cummings' shaky grasp on the constitution was in evidence. He was reported as saying that the case was "the perfect symbol of the state's dysfunction". Quite the reverse. The state's inability to provide basic phone signal for people detained for forcible removal is an example of state dysfunction. Judicial review is its democractic antidote.

Access to legal advice is a cornerstone of our democracy. Upheld by our courts throughout centuries, it sets Britain apart from despotic regimes around the world. Everyone in Britain, no matter their politics, should therefore be deeply alarmed by government threats to narrow the ambit of the rule of law. Make no mistake, this was always the government's intention, a bully boy tactic intended to intimate and silence those who stand up for justice.

None of this is academic. We know from the people we support in detention just how vital effective legal advice can be. For some it is quite literally a lifeline, such as those facing a real risk of death if removed or those who were so young when brought to the UK they have no connection with their birth country. One client, Tayjay Thomson, who was originally scheduled to be on the flight, did have working phone signal. He accessed crucial advice and was able to put evidence of his situation before a high court judge, successfully arguing that he had a meritorious claim to remain in the UK.

The attention our case has attracted and the campaigning of grassroots organisations around the Jamaica charter flight has sparked a welcome and important national debate about our detention and deportation policies.

As a result of a knee-jerk law passed in 2007, the Home Office automatically pursues deportation for anyone who is not formally a British citizen who receives a criminal sentence of more than 12 months. In practice this means thousands are marked for deportation each year.They include many who have been in the UK since childhood,  people with no connection to the country they are due to be returned to, those with many children and other caring responsibilities, those with relatively minor or one-off offences, and those who are completely rehabilitated. In the case of last week's Jamaica flight, the dragnet also included victims of modern day slavery, trafficking and other criminal activity.

The government's response to the public debate has been repeated claims that all those on the flight are the most serious offenders, smearing them as murderers and rapists. This not only places those removed in grave danger, it's a woefully simplistic and inadequate response to a complex situation and misleads the public as to how our laws work.

There are a small minority of individuals who have committed heinous or persistent offences and may pose an ongoing risk to the public. No-one questions that deportation should remain a discretionary option for these most serious of offenders. Public protection must be paramount. But here too government has questions to answer. If someone has been in the UK since early childhood and is considered a public safety risk, is it ethically defensible to return them to a country which has neither the infrastructure nor monitoring mechanisms to ensure they do not reoffend?

In reality, the vast majority scheduled on the flight weren't persistent serious criminals. The stories vary, but the trend is ultimately the same. Young people make mistakes. Some caved to pressure, some were groomed into infamous county lines operations, and some made poor decisions that they deeply regret and have sought to put right. No-one is condoning criminal activity. But when a serving senior Cabinet minister admits to having regularly taken Class A drugs, why must those who have already served a prison sentence for supplying someone like him with those drugs be forever banished from their home and ripped from their children's lives? This is double punishment and a further punishment for the innocent British kids forcibly separated from a parent.

Last Wednesday, many British children woke up to a world in which they may never see their mum or dad again. Some reports suggest that teenage children are already experiencing suicidal thoughts due to losing a parent and we have heard from the partners of those still detained about their children's changed behaviour, including trauma, bed-wetting and night tremors. How can this be right, proportionate or British?

This is only the second charter flight to the Caribbean since the Windrush scandal broke in 2018. The government alleges that this issue is entirely separate to Windrush. But a leaked version of the as-yet-unpublished Windrush report recommends that deportation should become an exception not a norm.

This issue cannot be divorced from Windrush. Those targeted for deportation are the grandchildren and wider descendents of the Windrush Generation. They are in the UK because the British government invited our wider Commonwealth to come and help rebuild a post-war Britain, with the promise they could make it their home. But how can a place be home if you live in fear of immigration officers taking your son to immigration detention? Or if your grandchild is deported after committing a crime that would have landed a British citizen with a brief stay in prison - or even a glittering political career?

They're rarely championed by governments, but human rights and access to justice are our bedrock. These principles are powerful, universal and timeless. They were ours long before the Johnson government took office and they will outlive this administration. But we must be prepared to fight for them. And to fight for the rights of all those on our shores, whether they have a pink or blue passport or one of another colour entirely.

[nova0000scotia]

FROM CANADA MENTAL HEALTH- How 2 tell kids about tragedy - If Child brings it up- talk about it- mental health and well-being matters..

Wolfe says young children are going to be pretty concrete in their thinking and are likely to ask a question like: “Can he come here to my house and shoot me?"

Children who are 10, 11, 12 are at the age where they’re starting to realize that the world is a more complex and less safe place than they previously understood. This age group may be very troubled by these events.

Parents should assure children that they are safe, but will also have to explain — at least to the older ones — that sometimes bad things happen.

How to tell kids about tragedy

Experts have tips for parents on discussing fatal shooting on Parliament Hill

The Chronicle Herald- Friday- October 24, 2014- Arts and Life

HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The extraordinary events on Parliament Hill on Wednesday had the look of a Hollywood movie or a video game.

But the fatal shooting of a re­servist soldier at the National War Memorial and the killing of a gunman in the Centre Block of the nearby Parliamentary complex are starkly real events that will likely be distressing for children, psychologists warn.

They have some advice for parents who may be faced with the troubling task of trying to explain to children actions that are heinous and events that are tragic.

Here are some tips:

TALK AND LISTEN. MAINLY LISTEN

There is no way to shelter chil­dren from this event — they will hear about the attack, says Sandra Mendlowitz, a clinical psycholo­gist in the anxiety disorders pro­gram at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

“These can be very scary mo­ments and you need to talk to your child about what their wor­ries are and what their concerns are. And you need to be truthful, but in a way that is (age) appropri­ate," she says.

“Find out what they’re worried about. Find out what they know. Because sometimes parents as­sume kids know things that they actually don’t know."

Children may be more likely to see the events as having real meaning for them, because they happened in Canada. This is not abstract violence. Children who feel a connection — they live in Ottawa, they have relatives in the Armed Forces, they’ve visited the Parliament Buildings — may per­ceive the threat as being more real than something that happens in a far off place.

“The closer you are to it, the more you’re going to want to know," says David Wolfe, a psy­chologist who specializes in issues affecting children and youth at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

“If it happened where I live or where I’ve been, then I don’t feel safe."

This probably won’t be limited to one conversation. Wolfe says you shouldn’t force children to keep discussing it if they don’t bring it up, but neither should you try to shut down children if they want to keep talking about the events.

“So long as the child is bringing it up, I would want to listen. Be­cause it’s something bothering them," he says.

“As long as it’s in the news, as long as they are potentially con­fused and frightened by it, the message basically is ‘You’re safe here. And if there’s anything you’re worried about, let’s talk about it.“’

GEAR YOUR EXPLANATIONS TO YOUR AUDIENCE

Wolfe says young children are going to be pretty concrete in their thinking and are likely to ask a question like: “Can he come here to my house and shoot me?"

Children who are 10, 11, 12 are at the age where they’re starting to realize that the world is a more complex and less safe place than they previously understood. This age group may be very troubled by these events.

“They’re the ones that ask the more penetrating questions. And I think this is a really good oppor­tunity for parents to be able to listen and talk and reassure and not cover up. And not be false about it and say: ‘Oh, don’t worry, it’s never going to happen to us,“’ Wolfe says.

Parents should assure children that they are safe, but will also have to explain — at least to the older ones — that sometimes bad things happen.

TIME YOUR TALK

Don’t save these conversations for bedtime, Mendlowitz warns. You’ll end up with a child who can’t fall asleep.

But do bring the issue up quickly. With the speed of modern communications, kids will be inundated with information about this event almost immediately.

“It has to be a timely response because you’re up against all the other sources of information, which is fast. Faster than you can think, that information is on the Internet. So you need to be one step ahead of that," she says.

LIMIT SCREEN TIME

Images and videos of this event are all over the Internet and will lead newscasts for days.

But kids don’t need to see this stuff, and especially don’t need to see it over and over and over again, Mendlowitz says.

“One of the most important things is that we don’t over-ex­pose kids to these images. Espe­cially younger children," she argues. “Little kids don’t need to see these things. They really don’t."

“It’s going to be very difficult to control teenagers. They’ll have access to the Internet in any vari­ety of forms. But even then, you have to turn off a lot of this. You don’t need to look at graphic images. It is very unsettling for children, adolescents and adults to see this. Because it is real."

BE OBSERVANT

Children may begin behaving differently — acting out, for in­stance — as they try to process these events, Mendlowitz says. “You need to monitor what’s going on and you need to expect that their behaviour may change in response to things that they hear."

She and Wolfe suggest parents watch for signs their kids are having trouble coping with the stress this situation may create. Changes in appetite, mood or sleep patterns are red flags.

Wolfe says boys and girls often respond differently, with the former being uncomfortable talking about their feelings or admitting to being afraid.

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How to Stop Aggressive Dog Behaviour

Of course you want the best for your pet and it is probably not your fault if your dog is aggressive. It can have different causes. First ask your vet about your aggressive dog. Your veterinarian will perform a thorough examination to determine if there is a medical reason for your dog's aggression, such as: Pain or a neurological disorder.

If no physical explanation or treatment can be found, the vet can refer you to a professional behavioral researcher. Take a look at the insurance policy of your pet. Some of these insurances cover these prices for your reassurance.

Why is dog attack a bad thing?

While you may take your dog to the vet or behaviourist, you should never try to treat your dog's aggression, or ignore it and wait for it to clear.

If your dog's aggression is not dealt with quickly and properly, the problem can quickly escalate, causing serious injury to you and your family to other people or other animals, including legal issues. Of course you want help for your dog. before you go that far!

Why is my dog ​​aggressive?

Dogs are always aggressive, for whatever reason, and a well-trained behaviorist explains why your dog does. Aggression in dogs is often associated with anxiety and a strategy that helps dogs to defend themselves against what they perceive as a threat to themselves or their resources.

This may be due to inadequate early socialization, past experience or the perception that valuable resources such as food, beds and toys are at risk of being swept away by yourself, another person or another dog. Since anxiety is the leading cause of aggressive behavior, you should never punish your dog for growling or showing any signs of aggression.

Growling at a dog yelling something he fears his fear and aggressive response will only worsen worse next time.

What should I do if my dog ​​is aggressive?

Is your dog growling? Grunting is your way of communicating your concerns, and it is a warning that you will attack if the situation does not change. If your dog feels punished for complaining, it may stop in the future but move straight to the next level, namely to attack.

Your dog's natural reaction to grunts is helpful if you learn to listen to them. You can respond immediately to this warning to ensure the safety of others by spreading the situation. Eliminate the source of irritation of your dog first. If, for example, you do not like people who approach you when you eat, make sure you eat alone in a room until you can seek the advice of a professional.

If you growl when a child approaches you, immediately remove it and avoid meeting with children while looking for a reference to a behaviorist. Never risk the safety of people, especially children or the elderly. Prevention is better than cure!

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What treatment is there if my dog ​​is aggressive?

Orange hand and foot iconThe good news is that if you are looking for the right help in advance, you are often busy dealing with dog aggression and making your dog calm, relaxed and secure with other people and dogs. It is best to treat your dog by asking for help at the first sign of a problem.

Professional behaviorists can tackle these issues, and the potential for a positive outcome increases dramatically as the behavior is quickly addressed and addressed.

How do I deal with an aggressive dog?

The first part of your dog's behavior is to think about your safety and those of others. If your dog is aggressive with people outdoors or with other dogs, keep them on a leash and choke them outdoors.

If you can not keep your dog on a leash, do not take it out in public. It can increase your dog's frustration, but safety comes first: train and play with your dog in a secure garden. You can turn off the power and make the connection safely until a behaviorist can help you.

Aggression can also occur at home. If your dog is aggressive towards visitors, you should secure it in the garden, in a kennel, or in a safe before you open the door or greet guests. If dogs are attacked at home, keep them in separate rooms, go and feed them one by one until you get help from a specialist.

Not all dogs are destined to become better friends. Your dog may be aggressive towards other dogs, whether related or not. If a fight breaks out between two dogs, NEVER try to separate them with your hands. In the confusion, you could be seriously bitten. Your own safety must come first. So stay away as your dog may redirect your aggression towards you.

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Dog fights sound and often look worse than they are and the dogs will eventually separate. But if the fight shows no sign of stopping and you can intervene safely, try distracting it by possibly ringing the door, throwing water on it, or making a loud and unexpected sound like a metal tray. with a wooden spoon. This short surprise could give one of the dogs the chance to escape. If you get caught fighting and are safe again, you can carefully separate them with a broomstick or at least set your bites on the broom.

One of the toughest cases to deal with dog aggression is the fight between sluts at home. Although most bitches live happily in the same house, sometimes they never meet and fight and then fight hard for almost everything: food, attention, sleep and more.

Therefore, it is best if you want to have two dogs, one male and one female, ideally of two completely different breeds / types, with a gap of at least one year. Two dogs of the same sex of the same litter can pose problems for the future as they will appreciate the same things and have the same temperament; This may make competition inevitable for some.

For example, two terriers will probably want the same screaming toy and have the same tough temperament to get what they want.

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New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker

The nature of the problem

We all know about the harmful effects of alcohol to the drinker. However, evidence is emerging for the harm caused by the drinker to their families, co-workers, the community and society. The actions of drinkers’ impact on the health and wellbeing of others and are sometimes criminal. In response, the health system, the criminal justice system and the welfare system all provide services for those affected, so these harms have a financial cost too.

The scale and nature of the problem in England

PHE has published the results of a national survey of alcohol-related harm to others . This was the first ever national survey on this topic in England and the largest ever survey conducted in the UK. We found that one in five adults had been harmed by the drinking of another person in the previous 12 months.

The most common harms were being kept awake at night and feeling uncomfortable or anxious at a social situation. While these may seem relatively minor, this is not necessarily the case. Sleep disruption, for example, can have a considerable impact on health and quality of life if frequent and long term.

Of more concern, the survey highlighted the burden of violence associated with another’s drinking: 3.4% of respondents said they had felt physically threatened, 1.9% said they had been physically assaulted and 0.7% said they had been forced or pressurised into something sexual. In total almost one in twenty people said they had experienced at least one of these three aggressive harms in the previous year.

It is already known that alcohol is a prevalent feature in violent and sexual crimes. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales show that in about half of all violent crimes the victim perceived the offender to be under the influence of alcohol. Data from the Office for National Statistics show that in 38% of cases of rape/assault by penetration (including attempts) the victims reported the offender had been drinking. Alcohol consumption can also increase in victims after experiencing physical or sexual assault.

Several personal, social and behavioural characteristics were found to put a person at higher risk of experiencing harm from another’s drinking. For example, people who were younger, drank themselves at harmful/hazardous levels, were white British, had a disability, were educated and lived in private rented accommodation (compared to owned outright) were at highest risk.

Having children in the household (compared to being young and single) and being retired (compared to being employed) were less likely to experience harm.

Who causes harm and how frequent is it?

While friends and strangers were the people who caused almost half of all harms, the person causing harm varied depending on the type of harm. Strangers were most likely to be the perpetrators of physical threats and physical assaults.

One in five (19%) people who were forced or pressured into something sexual said this was at the hands of a stranger, but 23% said this was caused by the partner they lived with, increasing to almost 40% when including partners who lived elsewhere.

While the number of people who reported being forced or pressurised into something sexual was small in our survey, these findings are supported by other sources. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, for example, show that partners/ex-partners of women commit a higher number of rapes or assaults by penetration (including attempts), than other types of perpetrator.

Most harms (75%) occurred less than monthly but 5% occurred daily or almost daily showing some people shoulder a considerable burden. Harms which occurred daily or almost daily were those which occurred over a long time and/or involved contact with the person causing the harm, such as caring for a person who had an illness caused by drinking. Other research has shown that exposure to heavy drinkers is linked to poorer health, wellbeing and quality of life.

What can be done?

Research on alcohol-related harm to others is well established in some other countries but is relatively new in the UK. As such, more work is needed to fully understand this issue. Individual stakeholders can make a difference. For example, mechanisms are in place for local authorities to reduce persistent alcohol-related noise and services are available which offer support for people caring for a drinker.

However, the biggest reduction in alcohol-related harm to others would likely come from a reduction in alcohol consumption in the population as a whole; reducing an individual’s drinking would reduce the risk they pose to others.

Previous research by PHE has identified that the most effective interventions to reduce alcohol use are personalised interventions targeted to at-risk drinkers, enforced legislative measures, and policies that address alcohol affordability, availability and marketing (insert link).

Finding ways to reduce the levels of unmet need for treatment amongst alcohol dependent adults, and in particular parents, is likely to impact on violent crime, including intimate partner violence; while programmes that reduce sales to intoxicated adults in the night time economy may also have an important role to play in that setting.

Since physical and sexual assault can occur in private settings such as households, supportive approaches working directly with offender groups may be useful to reduce these harms.

Evidence of harm from passive smoking provided the impetus for effective public health action. Evidence presented here, and from other sources, shows alcohol-related harm to others deserves the same attention.

Read the research and analysis here.

New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker published first on https://venabeahan.tumblr.com

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New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker

The nature of the problem

We all know about the harmful effects of alcohol to the drinker. However, evidence is emerging for the harm caused by the drinker to their families, co-workers, the community and society. The actions of drinkers’ impact on the health and wellbeing of others and are sometimes criminal. In response, the health system, the criminal justice system and the welfare system all provide services for those affected, so these harms have a financial cost too.

The scale and nature of the problem in England

PHE has published the results of a national survey of alcohol-related harm to others . This was the first ever national survey on this topic in England and the largest ever survey conducted in the UK. We found that one in five adults had been harmed by the drinking of another person in the previous 12 months.

The most common harms were being kept awake at night and feeling uncomfortable or anxious at a social situation. While these may seem relatively minor, this is not necessarily the case. Sleep disruption, for example, can have a considerable impact on health and quality of life if frequent and long term.

Of more concern, the survey highlighted the burden of violence associated with another’s drinking: 3.4% of respondents said they had felt physically threatened, 1.9% said they had been physically assaulted and 0.7% said they had been forced or pressurised into something sexual. In total almost one in twenty people said they had experienced at least one of these three aggressive harms in the previous year.

It is already known that alcohol is a prevalent feature in violent and sexual crimes. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales show that in about half of all violent crimes the victim perceived the offender to be under the influence of alcohol. Data from the Office for National Statistics show that in 38% of cases of rape/assault by penetration (including attempts) the victims reported the offender had been drinking. Alcohol consumption can also increase in victims after experiencing physical or sexual assault.

Several personal, social and behavioural characteristics were found to put a person at higher risk of experiencing harm from another’s drinking. For example, people who were younger, drank themselves at harmful/hazardous levels, were white British, had a disability, were educated and lived in private rented accommodation (compared to owned outright) were at highest risk.

Having children in the household (compared to being young and single) and being retired (compared to being employed) were less likely to experience harm.

Who causes harm and how frequent is it?

While friends and strangers were the people who caused almost half of all harms, the person causing harm varied depending on the type of harm. Strangers were most likely to be the perpetrators of physical threats and physical assaults.

One in five (19%) people who were forced or pressured into something sexual said this was at the hands of a stranger, but 23% said this was caused by the partner they lived with, increasing to almost 40% when including partners who lived elsewhere.

While the number of people who reported being forced or pressurised into something sexual was small in our survey, these findings are supported by other sources. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, for example, show that partners/ex-partners of women commit a higher number of rapes or assaults by penetration (including attempts), than other types of perpetrator.

Most harms (75%) occurred less than monthly but 5% occurred daily or almost daily showing some people shoulder a considerable burden. Harms which occurred daily or almost daily were those which occurred over a long time and/or involved contact with the person causing the harm, such as caring for a person who had an illness caused by drinking. Other research has shown that exposure to heavy drinkers is linked to poorer health, wellbeing and quality of life.

What can be done?

Research on alcohol-related harm to others is well established in some other countries but is relatively new in the UK. As such, more work is needed to fully understand this issue. Individual stakeholders can make a difference. For example, mechanisms are in place for local authorities to reduce persistent alcohol-related noise and services are available which offer support for people caring for a drinker.

However, the biggest reduction in alcohol-related harm to others would likely come from a reduction in alcohol consumption in the population as a whole; reducing an individual’s drinking would reduce the risk they pose to others.

Previous research by PHE has identified that the most effective interventions to reduce alcohol use are personalised interventions targeted to at-risk drinkers, enforced legislative measures, and policies that address alcohol affordability, availability and marketing (insert link).

Finding ways to reduce the levels of unmet need for treatment amongst alcohol dependent adults, and in particular parents, is likely to impact on violent crime, including intimate partner violence; while programmes that reduce sales to intoxicated adults in the night time economy may also have an important role to play in that setting.

Since physical and sexual assault can occur in private settings such as households, supportive approaches working directly with offender groups may be useful to reduce these harms.

Evidence of harm from passive smoking provided the impetus for effective public health action. Evidence presented here, and from other sources, shows alcohol-related harm to others deserves the same attention.

Read the research and analysis here.

New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker published first on https://drugaddictionsrehab.tumblr.com/

[edsenger]

New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker

The nature of the problem

We all know about the harmful effects of alcohol to the drinker. However, evidence is emerging for the harm caused by the drinker to their families, co-workers, the community and society. The actions of drinkers’ impact on the health and wellbeing of others and are sometimes criminal. In response, the health system, the criminal justice system and the welfare system all provide services for those affected, so these harms have a financial cost too.

The scale and nature of the problem in England

PHE has published the results of a national survey of alcohol-related harm to others . This was the first ever national survey on this topic in England and the largest ever survey conducted in the UK. We found that one in five adults had been harmed by the drinking of another person in the previous 12 months.

The most common harms were being kept awake at night and feeling uncomfortable or anxious at a social situation. While these may seem relatively minor, this is not necessarily the case. Sleep disruption, for example, can have a considerable impact on health and quality of life if frequent and long term.

Of more concern, the survey highlighted the burden of violence associated with another’s drinking: 3.4% of respondents said they had felt physically threatened, 1.9% said they had been physically assaulted and 0.7% said they had been forced or pressurised into something sexual. In total almost one in twenty people said they had experienced at least one of these three aggressive harms in the previous year.

It is already known that alcohol is a prevalent feature in violent and sexual crimes. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales show that in about half of all violent crimes the victim perceived the offender to be under the influence of alcohol. Data from the Office for National Statistics show that in 38% of cases of rape/assault by penetration (including attempts) the victims reported the offender had been drinking. Alcohol consumption can also increase in victims after experiencing physical or sexual assault.

Several personal, social and behavioural characteristics were found to put a person at higher risk of experiencing harm from another’s drinking. For example, people who were younger, drank themselves at harmful/hazardous levels, were white British, had a disability, were educated and lived in private rented accommodation (compared to owned outright) were at highest risk.

Having children in the household (compared to being young and single) and being retired (compared to being employed) were less likely to experience harm.

Who causes harm and how frequent is it?

While friends and strangers were the people who caused almost half of all harms, the person causing harm varied depending on the type of harm. Strangers were most likely to be the perpetrators of physical threats and physical assaults.

One in five (19%) people who were forced or pressured into something sexual said this was at the hands of a stranger, but 23% said this was caused by the partner they lived with, increasing to almost 40% when including partners who lived elsewhere.

While the number of people who reported being forced or pressurised into something sexual was small in our survey, these findings are supported by other sources. Data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, for example, show that partners/ex-partners of women commit a higher number of rapes or assaults by penetration (including attempts), than other types of perpetrator.

Most harms (75%) occurred less than monthly but 5% occurred daily or almost daily showing some people shoulder a considerable burden. Harms which occurred daily or almost daily were those which occurred over a long time and/or involved contact with the person causing the harm, such as caring for a person who had an illness caused by drinking. Other research has shown that exposure to heavy drinkers is linked to poorer health, wellbeing and quality of life.

What can be done?

Research on alcohol-related harm to others is well established in some other countries but is relatively new in the UK. As such, more work is needed to fully understand this issue. Individual stakeholders can make a difference. For example, mechanisms are in place for local authorities to reduce persistent alcohol-related noise and services are available which offer support for people caring for a drinker.

However, the biggest reduction in alcohol-related harm to others would likely come from a reduction in alcohol consumption in the population as a whole; reducing an individual’s drinking would reduce the risk they pose to others.

Previous research by PHE has identified that the most effective interventions to reduce alcohol use are personalised interventions targeted to at-risk drinkers, enforced legislative measures, and policies that address alcohol affordability, availability and marketing (insert link).

Finding ways to reduce the levels of unmet need for treatment amongst alcohol dependent adults, and in particular parents, is likely to impact on violent crime, including intimate partner violence; while programmes that reduce sales to intoxicated adults in the night time economy may also have an important role to play in that setting.

Since physical and sexual assault can occur in private settings such as households, supportive approaches working directly with offender groups may be useful to reduce these harms.

Evidence of harm from passive smoking provided the impetus for effective public health action. Evidence presented here, and from other sources, shows alcohol-related harm to others deserves the same attention.

Read the research and analysis here.

New evidence on alcohol-related harm to people other than the drinker published first on https://brightendentalhouston.weebly.com/

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10 Awesome Technologies used in Modern School Buses

The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town!

Ah, those sweet memories of going to school on that cheerful yellow school bus!

Thanks to caring and dedicated drivers, and a wonderfully placed safety system, school bus memories often bring in a sense of security, safety and untold warmth to our hearts, don’t they?

Well, if you are a parent worrying about how safe your child is in that school bus, here is a little fact for you: Did you know that your child is 8 times safer on a school bus while compared to the car?

Over time, school bus manufacturing companies in India have been trying to better the standards of safety, to ensure the safest rides for our children.

Interesting, innovative safety technologies are incorporated in school buses of today to make sure they are the safest vehicles on the road each day.

Interested in knowing more?

Here is a sneak peek into some awesome technologies used by some leading school bus manufacturers in India.

1.     School bus trackers

Imagine having information about where on the road your child is, at any point of time?

Yes, this has made possible through innovative school bus trackers that make use of RFID (Radio-frequency Identification) and GPS (Global Positioning System) to deliver information about a school bus’s real time location and other information.

Apart from giving you information about the bus location, this technology offers other real-time benefits too.

The system can report the speed of the bus, unscheduled stops, and even fuel consumption.

A great way to gauge the driver’s reliability and performance, isn’t it?

2.     RFID Trackers

This wonderful technology allows you to track your child’s location and whereabouts is the RFID technology tags.

Schools these days attach RFID tags to student ID cards that must be swiped before entering and after getting off the school bus.

Every time the card is swiped, the parents and school authorities receive notifications on their phones, and help ensure knowing they had a safe journey.

3.     Cameras

The greatest danger to children in school buses isn’t when they travel in it, but when they board and de board a school bus.

Speeding, faulty drivers on the road can pose a threat to the safety of school buses, and proper monitoring helps keep violators at bay.

Tiny cameras mounted on school buses help capture name plate numbers, detect when a vehicle is about to enter the school bus’s danger zone, and help avert accidents and mishaps.

4.     Student Behaviour Tracking System

While risks and threats outside the school bus have been taken care of, there are certain threats children are exposed to within the vehicle.

Bullying has become commonplace everywhere – classrooms, play grounds and yes, even in school buses!

An intelligent web communication tool solves and tackles this issue in an efficient manner.

It helps to identify, analyse, communicate and resolve all such incidents related to student misconduct.

You can very well be assured your child is in safe hands!

5.     Engine size

Like a computer chip, engines are also undergoing massive transformations in terms of size, structure and ability.

School bus engines are shrinking in size so as to make the front portion of the bus as flat as possible.

This ensures that the driver is able to see his surroundings well and manage the bus more efficiently.

Isn’t that a clever little idea?

It sure is, and as insignificant as the idea may seem, it adds a great deal of value to the vehicle’s safety system.

6.     Mirror Grid Systems

A great mirror view helps drivers have a better view of what’s in their vehicle’s vicinity while driving.

During heavy weather conditions, there is a chance that the mirrors are fogged out posing a serious risk to the vehicle and others on the road.

Another pretty little trick used here is the implementation of Mirror grid systems.

These electric grid systems are mounted beneath mirrors and heat up to remove fog and precipitates from the mirror screen, ensuring a clear view again.

7.     Air cushioned seats

Air cushioned seats offer so much comfort and stability, and aid in having a safe journey too.

These are very helpful for school bus drivers and help them have a finer lumbar support and position than ever before!

Better comfort means better focus, helping them concentrate completely on the task at hand!

8.     Automatic Door Entry System

Another great feature for drivers is the automatic door entry system.

This system uses easy buttons to open and close the school bus doors.

Apart from the wonderful safety aspect, this system greatly helps drivers avoid fatigue and shoulder pain from opening and closing doors on a regular basis.

Innovation at its best, isn’t it?

9.     Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in school buses is another genius hack to keep unwanted student problems at bay.

With Wi-Fi at their disposal, students keep themselves occupied on their laptops or tablets, completing homework or playing games.

This is a brilliant hack to reduce instances of unwanted bullying and other student misconduct.

10.Spouts in Front of Tires

Great for places that experience harsh winters, this technology comes in handy when traversing an icy road.

Spouts at the front of the wheel help drop sand on to the icy roads, and if the roads are not at all fit for travelling, these buses put chains automatically on the bus tyres as a safety measure.

These ice/snow chains are absolutely necessary to build traction and for safe handling, and can be a real pain to put on.

However, these school buses have built in systems that automatically put them on if the weather condition demands them to be put on.

Pretty cool, eh?

We hope you enjoyed reading about these intriguing, awesome technologies used in school buses today.

Now, while we entrust our kids’ safety back in the hands of science, let’s concentrate on getting them ready for a bright, promising future.