Tag Archives: mental health

No do-over.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

We have a law in Canada that allows you to seal your juvenile criminal record. Our court system recognizes that young offenders should not permanently be held accountable for the errors of youth once they’ve become adults. From shoplifting to … Continue reading →

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How can you be so poor with so much money?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I often travel through the Downtown Eastside (DTES) with my child. If you don’t know, Vancouver’s DTES is regarded as one of North America’s “worst” neighbourhoods, if “worst” is defined by poverty, drug use/abuse, homelessness, urban decay and petty crime. … Continue reading →

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Evil doesn’t always wear a big, black hat.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Bear with me. This is a long intro. What started as a Twitter discussion about how to explain death and tragedy to children—such as the event Aurora, Colorado—became a discussion about “evil”. Unfortunately, the challenge (and the charm) of Twitter … Continue reading →

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