Belize Central Prison has not had a single reported case of COVID-19. In this podcast episode, learn about the measures implemented to prevent infections and the importance of educating prisoners about the virus so they understand the reason behind new protocols.
Dr. Kimberlee Ratliff
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted social and financial stability and distanced people from social support, so now, more than ever, it’s important to come together to prevent suicide. Learn about Active Minds, a student-led organization that aims to reduce stigma, encourage healthy coping skills, and offer other anti-suicide measures. Register to attend an upcoming symposium.
Amid five days of heavy smoke from wildfires rated as unhealthy to hazardous, Washington state and federal safety inspectors are investigating the collapse Sunday of a pier on Seattle’s waterfront that injured several workers.
A number of elderly people do not know how to use the COVID-fighting computer apps, which are generally found on a smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Should social workers respond to violations by a homeless person instead of police? Statistics reveal the homeless, who often suffer from mental illness, engage in troubling criminal behavior. As a compromise, some agencies have created a homeless outreach program with officers, medics, and mental health professionals. Learn the pros and cons of such a program.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski and Virgilio Murillo
The Belize Central Prison has implemented several measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among inmates and staff. Learn about these efforts and some of the positive outcomes resulting from collaboration to combat COVID-19.
Prisons have long been breeding grounds for communicable diseases, so when COVID-19 hit, those working in corrections were accustomed to the health and safety protocol intended to reduce the spread of the virus. Despite this, the coronavirus has spread rampantly within facilities. In this episode, learn about additional controversial measures aimed at stopping COVID-19 from spreading.
In this episode of AMU Disaster Crew, Sylvia Longmire, founder of Spin The Globe, discusses her experience traveling the globe in a wheelchair, her favorite ways to travel, and why it’s so important for people with disabilities to be vocal advocates for accessibility rights.