Child Abuse - When time doesn't heal all wounds | Dr. Robert K. Ross - Ted.com Video Dr. Ross's 13:

[AveryJarhman]

Dr. Ross's 13:00 (thirteen minute) presentation is a MUST WATCH & LISTEN for depressed, tormented people OF ALL AGES who were victims of crazy, less than stellar parenting, though listening to the doctor's words and absorbing them is more crucial.

Robert K. Ross, MD, President and CEO of The California Endowment, gives a compelling overview of the role that exposure to childhood trauma plays in the lives of troubled and chronically ill Americans.



Bio: Robert K. Ross, MD, is President and CEO of The California Endowment, one of the nation's largest foundations dedicated to advancing new avenues to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Americans. Prior to taking the Endowment's helm in 2000, he served as director of the Health and Human Services Agency for the County of San Diego from 1993 to 2000. He was Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Philadelphia from 1990 to 1993. He earned his undergraduate, masters in Public Administration and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

His clinical experience includes work as medical director for the LINK School-Based Clinic Program, Camden, New Jersey; instructor of clinical medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and faculty member at San Diego State University's School of Public Health. He is a Diplomate of the
American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Ross has been actively involved in community and professional activities at both the local and national level. He served as a member of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, on the board of the National Marrow Donor Program, on the President's Summit for America's Future and as chairman of the national Boost for Kids Initiative.

After watching Dr. Ross' presentation one of the questions all concerned, compassionate Americans should seriously be asking ourselves, our elected, civil, social, community and religious leaders is, *"What real substantial changes in our society's attitude and laws need to occur to prevent Child Abuse and Neglect that often causes young kids to mature into depressed, frustrated, angry, unpredictable, sometimes suicidal teens and adults as a result of experiencing the emotional and/or physical trauma of an abusive childhood?"*

Peace.

 

[koshergrl]

Let's start by valuing children. In other words, stop killing them in utero.

 

[AveryJarhman]

Let's start by valuing children. In other words, stop killing them in utero.

Hi, KG.

The law is the law and as far as I am concerned mature, decent people do not have a legitimate or morally acceptable right to shame, embarrass or belittle people who do not violate our laws.

Putting down those who make the responsible decision to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is reprehensible behavior.

If peeps believe a law is unjust, change it!

Peace.

 

[koshergrl]

Let's start by valuing children. In other words, stop killing them in utero.

Hi, KG.

The law is the law and as far as I am concerned mature, decent people do not have a legitimate or morally acceptable right to shame, embarrass or belittle people who do not violate our laws.

Putting down those who make the responsible decision to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is reprehensible behavior.

If peeps believe a law is unjust, change it!

Peace.

Peeps do believe the law is unjust, and illegal. Sadly when the supreme court decides to set law, we're screwed.