Nov 5, 20191 minSocial worker stabbed to death in assisted living home; 18-year-old chargedRead the article in the Calgary Sun: https://calgarysun.com/news/crime/woman-fatally-stabbed-in-southwest-calgary-friday-morning Excerpt: A youth social work...
Nov 4, 20191 minDesperation And Broken Trust When Schools Restrain Students Or Lock Them In Rooms" Every time Jennifer Tidd's son was secluded or restrained at school, she received a letter from his teachers. Her son has autism and behavioral issues, and...
Oct 28, 20192 min'Happens too often': Stabbing of HSN nurse by patient highlights pervasive violence in healthcareNurse received serious injuries after being stabbed with screwdriver; 62-year-old man charged with assault
Sep 18, 20191 minThe Need For "Active Shooter" ProceduresWhile we often hear about these deadly attacks in the U.S., Canada is not immune.
Sep 6, 20191 minBeefed up security leads to drop in visitors at Millennium LibraryNumber of serious incidents also declines in wake of enhanced screening procedures.
Feb 14, 20194 minSCHOOL VIOLENCE: Better Prevention or Better Preparation? This article was initially published in Principal Connections • Summer 2018 • Volume 21 • Issue 3 It seems like stories about violence in schools are increas...
Feb 1, 20191 minWrong order leads to assault at Mississauga Tim Hortons, police sayThis article illustrates the challenges experienced by retail customer services. The often unprepared staff have to contend with irrational and stress motiva...
Dec 21, 20181 minMeth-fueled violence leaves Calgary ER staff feeling unsafeCrystal Meth has surpassed the opioid crisis in the West. The behaviours presented by someone under the influence of similar substance are impulsive and irra...
Nov 10, 20181 minThe Traumatized NurseRead the article on MerrilyMuses.com: The Traumatized Nurse Please continue and read testimonials... Nurses need to be better prepared. I spend lots of time...
Nov 8, 20181 minWARMINGTON: Principal hit with assault charge on studentThe story of principal Sean Hume the principal at Chester elementary school is one that will be repeated many times in the future if School Boards fail to re...
Nov 5, 20181 min[VIDEO] High School Music Teacher in Maywood Arrested After Caught on Video Beatdown of StudentNo one is immune to the provocations of others... However justified one might feel about retaliating, exiting the situation and waiting for backup is always ...
Dec 21, 20171 minBlack eyes and teeth marks: Graphic photos show injuries to educational assistantsSchools have witnessed an increase in the intensity and frequency of violence. Many factors are precipitating such behaviours and autism is just one of them....
