Most parents who were abused do not harm their kids.
Although people often talk about “breaking the cycle of abuse,” studies show that most parents who were physically abused as children do not grow up to physically abuse their children, says Katherine Pears, a research scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center. Here she explains the research on abuse and parenting:
That’s a notion in people’s heads that if you haven’t had a good model of … Read More
Rise & Shine is recruiting for our Parent Leadership Program! It will take place February-June 2021.
Imani Worthy, who spoke at the City Council hearing
At a NYC City Council General Welfare Committee hearing on racial disparities in child welfare, parents – including Rise’s Jeanette Vega and Imani Worthy – and advocates citywide testified about urgent adjustments and broad shifts to reduce the reach and harm of child welfare. This is Rise’s written testimony.
Thank you for holding this hearing to focus on … Read More
Thank you everyone who celebrated 15 years with us! Enjoy the show! Program begins at 31:00, after a pre-party of music by Compás
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Events Highlights
Allison Brown, NYC
Tahitia Foggie, Connecticut
Jim Dossett, Oregon
Michelle Chalmers, Minnesota
Tenisha Sanders’ Kids! NYC
