Sunshine95
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Just re-read my above post and hope it doesn't sound too confusing- sorry if I ramble :blushing:
The other point that really tugs at my heart right now is that there are SO MANY KIDS that suffer from PTSD in America that are not being helped. All my research and books with specifics are in my office, so sorry I am not citing references right now... but it is my professional opinion that many of the kids who are involved in illegal behaviors are suffering from the long term effects of trauma. The behaviors are symptoms. Family court judges are beginning to understand this connection, and I applaud those who strictly enforce mental health services for adjudicated youth, rather than label as "bad", send to an institution where a criminal identity is further established, tricks of the trade learned, etc...
It is very likely, IMO, that this 13 year old has experienced trauma and has been on a self and other destructive path ever since. So, thank you to the earlier posts about PTSD- we need to remember that many "criminal" children are victims themselves, again, IMO>
I have met some youth who I believe are true sociopaths. But in 13+ years, including working with incarcerated youth, I think I can count the number on one (maybe 2) hands of those who I believed are truly beyond help. Most super angry, bullying, tough kids are really scared and hurt and could be rehabilitated with the right treatments (IMHO.)
Final thought for the moment (thanks for your patience) is that it seems important to judge people with culturally sensitive glasses on. In some cultures, LE is not considered an option to consider, or are distrusted, for example. Or it could have been considered a private family matter... There are plenty of possible reasons why Sida's family waited to call the police and why he was allowed to ride his bike outside, just something to consider.
In any case, I am sad that the violent death of a poor child from a refugee family of color hasn't received the attention it deserves (I will withhold my thoughts on that) and send out love to his family.
The other point that really tugs at my heart right now is that there are SO MANY KIDS that suffer from PTSD in America that are not being helped. All my research and books with specifics are in my office, so sorry I am not citing references right now... but it is my professional opinion that many of the kids who are involved in illegal behaviors are suffering from the long term effects of trauma. The behaviors are symptoms. Family court judges are beginning to understand this connection, and I applaud those who strictly enforce mental health services for adjudicated youth, rather than label as "bad", send to an institution where a criminal identity is further established, tricks of the trade learned, etc...
It is very likely, IMO, that this 13 year old has experienced trauma and has been on a self and other destructive path ever since. So, thank you to the earlier posts about PTSD- we need to remember that many "criminal" children are victims themselves, again, IMO>
I have met some youth who I believe are true sociopaths. But in 13+ years, including working with incarcerated youth, I think I can count the number on one (maybe 2) hands of those who I believed are truly beyond help. Most super angry, bullying, tough kids are really scared and hurt and could be rehabilitated with the right treatments (IMHO.)
Final thought for the moment (thanks for your patience) is that it seems important to judge people with culturally sensitive glasses on. In some cultures, LE is not considered an option to consider, or are distrusted, for example. Or it could have been considered a private family matter... There are plenty of possible reasons why Sida's family waited to call the police and why he was allowed to ride his bike outside, just something to consider.
In any case, I am sad that the violent death of a poor child from a refugee family of color hasn't received the attention it deserves (I will withhold my thoughts on that) and send out love to his family.