Recession Tied to Rise in Child Abuse Injuries
Incidence of ‘shaken baby syndrome’ and other head trauma almost doubled, study found.
The stress of unemployment, foreclosures and putting food on the table may have helped drive a spike up in shaken baby syndrome and other types of abusive head trauma seen among infants and young children during the recent recession.
A new study examined the rate of abusive head trauma seen among kids under age 5 in various U.S. locales from 2004 to 2009. Researchers found that the rate of such trauma rose from about 9 per 100,000 children to nearly 15 per 100,000 during that time period—coinciding with the onset of the recession and massive job
How Do Ethnic Media Say “Illegal Immigrant?”
Before publishing a story on immigration, every editor faces a question: What term should be used to describe an immigrant who is in the United States illegally?
The AP Stylebook states that the preferred term is “illegal immigrant”—but that “illegal” should not be used as a noun. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists advocates the use of the term “undocumented immigrant” or “undocumented worker.” A campaign headed by the Applied Research Center and its news site ColorLines – called “Drop the ‘i’ Word” – considers “illegal” a slur and is calling on media outlets across the country to take a
Bipartisan Resolution Introduced to Honor Hispanic-Serving Educational Institutions
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the week of September 19-24th as National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week to recognize the more than 300 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation for their work, achievements, and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth.
This resolution also honors the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) for their work in promoting quality educational opportunities for Hispanic students on their 25th anniversary. Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as colleges, universities, or systems/districts where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the