Adult Alcohol Use
For most people, moderate alcohol use is not considered harmful. However, alcohol consumption in general is associated with a variety of short- and long-term health risks, such as vehicular crashes, violence, sexually risky behaviors, high blood pressure, and various cancers, including breast cancer. The risk of these harms increases as the amount of alcohol consumed […]
What You Need To Know About Bullying
Bullying is a widespread problem—in the classroom, office, and beyond. And in recent years, due to widespread access and use of the internet, smartphones, and apps, bullying has taken on a new form: cyberbullying. It’s an issue that far too many individuals are familiar with: 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied at […]
How Cyberbullying Affects Teens
Bullying is not a new issue; however, in the past, teens would get relief from bullying when they left school and went home for the day. Now, because of smartphones, laptops, and other devices, teens can experience cyberbullying in addition to traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs on electronic devices. Cyberbullying can […]
What DEI Really Means
These days, there is a growing emphasis on DEI in schools and organizations around the world, and for good reason. Diversity, equity, and inclusion – which, together, form the term DEI – are each important components of an organization’s or institution’s strategic efforts to promote diverse stakeholders’ viewpoints throughout its structure. Research has shown that […]
Sexual Assault, Alcohol, and College
Though sexual assault is a widespread problem, college students around the country are experiencing this issue at higher rates than the general population. In fact, sexual violence is more prevalent on college campuses than any other crime. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), college-aged women are twice as likely to be […]
The Real Impact of Shoplifting
The holiday season is approaching, and with that comes the likelihood someone will shoplift. While it may not seem like a big deal, shoplifting has a bigger impact than many realize.
