The Importance Of Trauma-Informed Services
Introduction Many people are exposed to traumatic events. However, many public services, like law enforcement and healthcare services, are not always trained to support people who are traumatized and may re-traumatize them. With more research on responses to trauma, there has shown to be more need for trauma-informed care. While trauma-informed services have their limitations, […]
Healthcare Should Not Be Tied To Employers
Introduction During WWII, there was a shortage of workers, so salaries rose to attract workers. To prevent inflation, Executive Order 9250 was passed to freeze wages. To attract workers, employers used healthcare insurance to compete for workers. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service made employer-based health insurance exempt from tax in 1943. Therefore, it was […]
The Role Of Healthcare In Human Trafficking
Introduction Studies show approximately 30% to 87.8% of trafficked victims saw a health care professional during their exploitation. In times of disasters where there is more vulnerability to be trafficked, there were approximately 50% of victims who saw a health care provider. However, there is no formal plan for what actions healthcare providers should take to […]
Invest In Future Leaders By Investing In Ethnic Studies
Introduction Much of the history taught in our current curriculum is White-dominated, which perpetuates racist systems and white supremacy. Counternarratives are important in gaining a better understanding of social issues today. However, the efforts to establish ethnic studies in schools and universities have not been easy. Students and professors fought for ethnic studies through strikes […]
Divest From Policing And Invest In Our Communities
Introduction Police departments are rooted in slavery and white supremacy, which disproportionately impact black communities. Studies have shown that black communities are killed by police at a higher rate than whites. Some cities have started taking action, with the San Francisco Mayor announcing efforts to divest from the police department and invest in the black […]
Racial Coalition Building Is Needed In Times Of A Pandemic
Introduction Marginalized groups have always faced oppression, but it is highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a rise in anti-Asian racism, and black, LatinX, and indigenous communities are infected at a much higher rate. Although the forms of oppression are different between racial groups, it is important to build racial solidarity because equity will […]
Undocumented Immigrants Should Be Supported During The Pandemic
Overview Congress passed a coronavirus response bill to help with the emergency relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, undocumented immigrants are left out of the bill. Although some may not want to send aid to undocumented immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to support them because they are overrepresented as essential workers and […]
Applying Prison Abolition Principles To Address Inequities
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the inequities impacting marginalized communities where minorities are dying and infected at higher rates than other groups. From overcrowding in prisons to more exposure, minority communities are more vulnerable to COVID-19. At times like this, it is important to address root issues like poverty and healthcare. Failed COVID-19 Response In […]