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Dear Dr. Crime
Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding
a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology. He
has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice
system. Drop him a note at the website www.keepkidshome.net
If you or your child is in trouble, he
may be able to help, give him a call (2523390000) or
E-mail at
reedadams@yahoo.com
Dear Dr. Crime: You said suicide by kids was bad. Is it
really? What are the numbers?
Dear Reader. The CDC’s National Center for Health
Statistics reports a 33% increase since 1999. That
shows the highest age-adjusted suicide rate recorded in
the U.S. since 1942. And kid suicide horrifies me most.
It is increasing more rapidly among boys and girls ages
10 to 14 than in any other age group. Research reported
in the Journal of the American Medical Association
indicated kids killing themselves is at the highest point
since at least 2000. See the June issue of the JAMA.
The researchers indicate that high rates of drug abuse
and overdose, and misuse of social media may be tied
to rising suicide rates. If you need to act about possible
suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the
Crisis Text Line.
Dear Dr. Crime: What do we do to end the opioid crisis?
Disturbed voter.
Dear Voter: Tell your state and federal officials to make
it more of a priority. The Monitor on Psychology reports
that in 2017 our country was home to 1.7 million opioids
disorder victims and 6 times as many died from opioids
as in 1999. It also reports that a relatively new criminological
treatment tool, the “Drug Courts” are proving to
be very effective by a focus on treatments as well as incarceration.
We now have over 3,000 drug courts. We
also have “Mental Health Courts” using mental health
services as part of sentencing.
Dear Dr. Crime: What agencies can help me develop an
anti-bullying program at our local high school? I don’t
know where to turn. Politically Active Citizen.
Dear PAC: GOOD for you ! Encourage others to participate
in local government as you are doing. For help
with your planning go to the National Association of Forensic
Counselors. They have developed “tool kits” for
bullying and have an app for you. See that really great
association at nafc@forensiccounselor.org. See also
their upcoming meeting on the motivation of survivors of
human trafficking.
Dear Dr. Crime: What can we do to help our FireFighters?
I think they don’t get the support and attention they
deserve. HotPants
Dear HotPants: You are right on target. We must do
more for our first responders. How about a transfer
of all politicians and media personnel salaries to the
FireFighters? No, I guess that would not work, but
there is much we can do beyond what is now the typical
program. See the programs Dr. Jana Tran, a psychologist
with the Houston Fire Department, has going. Her
research shows that FireFighters can develop depression
and PTSD, leading to suicide. She has a video,
Operation Lifeline, that is an important part of preparing
them for the stress of their work. Go for it!! See the
June issue of Monitor on Psychology.
Dear Dr. Crime: Can we do anything to get girls out of
the sex business? I think the beginning of the Artificial
Intelligence Dolls is one way. Regretful Customer
Dear RC: The vast majority of working girls enter the
profession because they have few economic options.
Also, they generally do not live in a social system that
supports them. The NoVo Foundation is working on
this problem. Recently a number of news sources ran
stories about the development of robots that pass for
humans. The development of artificial intelligence in
multiple forms should be watched, as it has many implications
for science and humanity.
Dear Dr. Crime: Kids today cannot delay gratification of
any sort. That is the reason for the increased crime rate.
Old Fashioned Father.
Dear OFF : I disagree. A study in Developmental Psychology
and in Science News found that white, middle
class kids empirically tested for patience showed a powerful
increase since 2000. The researchers contributed
the increase in delaying gratification to increases in abilities
to think abstractly, pay attention, plan and prioritize.
We owe a massive debt to the pre-school teachers. This
is another example of the importance of early education.
“I don’t care if people hate my guts; I
assume most of them do. The important
question is whether they are in a
position to do anything about it.”
― William S. Burroughs
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