by Ashdown Technologies | Oct 28, 2014 | children, education, halloween safety, prevention
More than 40 million children will trick-or-treat nationwide. For today’s children, Halloween has become less about ghosts, ghouls or monsters and more about wearing the best costume and collecting the most candy. Did you know that twice as many child pedestrians are...
by Ashdown Technologies | Oct 24, 2014 | abuse, children, Domestic Violence, emotional abuse, prevention
Written By Guest Blogger: Carly Estrela The world of children all over the planet is one of curiosity, endless questioning about the way things are and why we live the way we do. Most experts, mothers, fathers, caretakers, and teachers would agree that a safe,...
by Ashdown Technologies | Oct 10, 2014 | college, education, prevention, sexual assault, Survivor Stories
In 2013 a student at Amherst College, Angie opened up about being raped on campus, speaking about the emotional toll it took on her and how the school mishandled her case. As this case gained attention across the nation, the press started to pick up on other cases and...
by Ashdown Technologies | Oct 7, 2014 | Bullying, prevention
Bullying in America is a serious issue. With the overwhelming statistical data, parenting a child who has previously or is currently experiencing harassment or bullying behavior at school is a job most of us are simply not prepared for. There is no formal rulebook or...
by Ashdown Technologies | Oct 3, 2014 | Domestic Violence, prevention
Domestic violence is often called a hidden epidemic, occurring and affecting individuals and families behind closed doors. In truth, domestic violence is a public health epidemic affecting individuals, families and communities. Domestic violence is not biased – it...
by Ashdown Technologies | Sep 29, 2014 | Bullying, prevention
How many stories have you heard in the recent past about young people who have fallen victim to bullying? One story is one too many. Unfortunately many of the stories end with the tragic loss of life as a direct result. According to the website, Stopbullying.gov,...
