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Cleveland Women’s Captivity Illustrates Importance of being an Active Bystander
Cleveland resident Charles Ramsey set an important example for our society to take note of when he heard a woman screaming and decided to act upon her pleas for help. Courageously, Ramsey became a shining example of being an “Active Bystander” when he helped Amanda Berry kick out a locked screen door of the home, ultimately freeing three long-missing Cleveland women who been imprisoned for 10 years.
- If no one intervenes, what will likely happen?
- Is someone else better placed to respond?
- What would be my purpose in responding?
- Are there risks to myself?
- Are there risks to others (e.g. potential retaliation against person being “helped”)?
- Is there a low-risk option?
- How could I reduce risks?
- Is there more information I can get to better assess the situation?
Do you have a Blind Spot?
When I released my book, Room 939, I changed my words to “I will survive,” “There are many who walk in my same path,” and “People want me to succeed.”
Boston Tragedy Takes its Toll Physically and Emotionally
The unexpected traumatic experience of the two powerful bombs exploding at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday shattered assumptions about safety for many, which could lead to and potentially contribute to the development of widespread Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.)
Why do we make a mound out of a molehill?
Every day on my walk with our dog Gucci, I pass this mound of fertilizer on the edge of a field behind our home.
Life Lessons from the Soccer Field