Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Homeless couple questioned by Police about The Health of their child
Mark Reinhardt- Boise Idaho
On a Saturday Evening, a young Homeless couple were questioned by Police about the Health of their child. The Homeless couple was Matt Cohen, and Alina Lovell, who were Panhandling in Downtown Boise Idaho's Bar District. The Police, were told by a passerby about Health concerns about the child. According to Statistics by The Idaho Housing and Finance Association's Point in Time Count for 2011
5% of 18-30 year olds are currently Homeless in Idaho and 7% of Persons of Households with Children are currently homeless.
In defining the role of Law Enforcement in Child Protection issues, The United States Justice Department states "The role of law enforcement in child abuse cases is to
investigate to determine if a violation of criminal law
occurred, identify and apprehend the offender"
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/162425.pdf
During this night, the mother of the child was standing next to Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Officials to see if the Child was sick. The Officers of The Boise Police Department had,concerns about the health of the child. In turn, they called The Boise fire Department and The Ada County Paramedics to perform a Child Welfare Check..
http://www.pressherald.com/news/infantdies-atshelter_2011-05-19.html
This is back up by data used by chartsbin.com According to data used on the website. The Infant Mortality Rate for The United States was ranked as very low, for the year 2011.
http://chartsbin.com/view/1353
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2091.html.
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/health.html.
In an Email statement from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokesman Tom Shanahan, he stated, "
"A family can be homeless, but still provide for the health and safety of their children and be good parents. If we assessed the situation and there is abuse or neglect, we take appropriate action to protect the children and help the family."
Further adding, "
The overriding issue that contributes to many cases of abuse or neglect is drug and alcohol abuse, not homelessness or poverty. Approximately 80% of the abuse and neglect cases we deal with have substance abuse issues."
Saying of Serious Child Abuse Referrals and The Economy, "
We cannot directly link the increase in serious referrals to the struggling economy and high unemployment, but we think it may be a contributing factor."
On a Saturday Evening, a young Homeless couple were questioned by Police about the Health of their child. The Homeless couple was Matt Cohen, and Alina Lovell, who were Panhandling in Downtown Boise Idaho's Bar District. The Police, were told by a passerby about Health concerns about the child. According to Statistics by The Idaho Housing and Finance Association's Point in Time Count for 2011
5% of 18-30 year olds are currently Homeless in Idaho and 7% of Persons of Households with Children are currently homeless.
Credit: Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Statewide Homelessness Count
Credit: Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Percentage of Persons 18-30 Years Old
http://www.ihfa.org/portals/1aefd484-8f22-4f8c-93cd-1c7373969c55/media/grant%20programs/2011%20point-in-time%20count%20report%20final.pdfIn defining the role of Law Enforcement in Child Protection issues, The United States Justice Department states "The role of law enforcement in child abuse cases is to
investigate to determine if a violation of criminal law
occurred, identify and apprehend the offender"
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/162425.pdf
During this night, the mother of the child was standing next to Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Officials to see if the Child was sick. The Officers of The Boise Police Department had,concerns about the health of the child. In turn, they called The Boise fire Department and The Ada County Paramedics to perform a Child Welfare Check..
The Mother standing with her child next to Emergency Medical Services. To see if the child is sick.
According to a Centers for Disease Control definition used in a Portland Press Herald Report. It reads, "
“Infant mortality is used to compare the health and well-being of populations across and within countries. The infant mortality rate, the rate at which babies less than one year of age die, has continued to steadily decline over the past several decades, from 26.0 per 1,000 live births in 1960 to 6.9 per 1,000 live births in 2000. The United States ranked 28th in the world in infant mortality in 1998. This ranking is due in large part to disparities which continue to exist among various racial and ethnic groups in this country, particularly African Americans.”http://www.pressherald.com/news/infantdies-atshelter_2011-05-19.html
This is back up by data used by chartsbin.com According to data used on the website. The Infant Mortality Rate for The United States was ranked as very low, for the year 2011.
http://chartsbin.com/view/1353
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2091.html.
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/health.html.
In an Email statement from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokesman Tom Shanahan, he stated, "
"A family can be homeless, but still provide for the health and safety of their children and be good parents. If we assessed the situation and there is abuse or neglect, we take appropriate action to protect the children and help the family."
Further adding, "
The overriding issue that contributes to many cases of abuse or neglect is drug and alcohol abuse, not homelessness or poverty. Approximately 80% of the abuse and neglect cases we deal with have substance abuse issues."
Saying of Serious Child Abuse Referrals and The Economy, "
We cannot directly link the increase in serious referrals to the struggling economy and high unemployment, but we think it may be a contributing factor."
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Speakers at The Idaho Hope Fest Speak on the importance of Medical Marijuana
Mark Reinhardt- Boise
Attendees, gathered in support of Medical Marijuana at Idaho Hope Festival. As, organizers were gathering signatures for a petition in support of The Idaho Medical Choice Act. A bill that was introduced in The Idaho State House, by, Idaho State Representative Tom Trail. The Short ballot title reading, "An initiative providing that qualified patients using Medical Marijuana shall not be subject to Criminal Prosecution." Jennifer Alexander, an Activist in support of The Oregon Cannibus Tax Act. Was the first speaker, to speak, at the festival. She stated of The State Marijuana Laws, "You guys dont have the benefit of Medical Marijuana Laws yet."
During her talk, regarding, her views on Marijuana Legalization. She mentioned the construction of Hemp Houses in the form of a question. She continued on, speaking more on the subject of Hemp Houses. Discussing how it can built with Hemp Stalks and Lime. In a report, by National Newspaper USA Today. It covered a company, known as, Hemp Technologies. "Dozens of hemp homes have been built in Europe in the past two decades, but they're new to the United States, says David Madera, co-founder of Hemp Technologies, a company that supplied the mixture of ground-up hemp stalks, lime and water."
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/09/hemp-houses-built-asheville/1
She would later talk about a Green Energy cetification process called Leed. Stating of Hemp Houses, "Hemp Houses rate Platinum." Someone from the crowd, asked, if they can smoke it. In which, Alexander Replied, "No, you can't smoke them, which, is why even Non-Cannibus users should even support this."
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222
Alexander state further of Marijuana Legalization, "Medical Marijuana is a wonderful first step." Further stating, "Let me assure you guys this has to be the first step, it can't be the end goal." Stating of its benefits, "Marijuana, can be phenominal for our sick and hurting people. " However, according to a Science Daily Release in 2011, "Using a highly sensitive new test, scientists in Europe are reporting "convincing evidence" that marijuana smoke damages the genetic material DNA in ways that could increase the risk of cancer." Further stating in the release, on the topic of Health and DNA Damage,"
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.html
Researchers note that toxic substances in tobacco smoke can damage DNA and increase the risk of lung and other cancers. However, there has been uncertainty over whether marijuana smoke has the same effect. Scientists are especially concerned about the toxicity of acetaldehyde, present in both tobacco and marijuana. However, it has been difficult to measure DNA damage from acetaldehyde with conventional tests.
“There have been many studies on the toxicity of tobacco smoke. It is known that tobacco smoke contains 4000 chemicals of which 60 are classed as carcinogens. Cannabis in contrast has not been so well studied. It is less combustible than tobacco and is often mixed with tobacco in use. Cannabis smoke contains 400 compounds including 60 cannabinoids. However, because of its lower combustibility it contains 50% more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene, benzanthracene, and benzopyrene, than tobacco smoke.”The study that does support Marijuana in uses of Cancer Treatment, came from The National Cancer Institute, released, in 2000.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana
Theresa Knox, who appeared on stage to talk about Medical Marijuana. Legalization. Was greeted on stage with an Audio Introduction about issues surrounding The War on Drugs and The 4th Amendment. Citing, retaliation for smoke outs featured on National and Local News Media Outlets.
An example of Teresa Knox in dialogue can be found here.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=would-legalizing-pot-be-good-for-environment
Carmine, an attendee of Idaho Hopefest took the time to talk about The War on Drugs. to talk with me about issues surrounding the Drug War. Carmine stated of The War on Drugs, "Its Counter Productive, they say their taking drugs off the street, however, their making more drug lords then ever, cause, the more tougher that stuff is to get, the more it goes on the black market. The more the price goes up, the more the drug lords stay in business."
Attendees, gathered in support of Medical Marijuana at Idaho Hope Festival. As, organizers were gathering signatures for a petition in support of The Idaho Medical Choice Act. A bill that was introduced in The Idaho State House, by, Idaho State Representative Tom Trail. The Short ballot title reading, "An initiative providing that qualified patients using Medical Marijuana shall not be subject to Criminal Prosecution." Jennifer Alexander, an Activist in support of The Oregon Cannibus Tax Act. Was the first speaker, to speak, at the festival. She stated of The State Marijuana Laws, "You guys dont have the benefit of Medical Marijuana Laws yet."
Jennifer Alexander Speaking on stage in Julia Davis Park
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/09/hemp-houses-built-asheville/1
She would later talk about a Green Energy cetification process called Leed. Stating of Hemp Houses, "Hemp Houses rate Platinum." Someone from the crowd, asked, if they can smoke it. In which, Alexander Replied, "No, you can't smoke them, which, is why even Non-Cannibus users should even support this."
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222
Alexander state further of Marijuana Legalization, "Medical Marijuana is a wonderful first step." Further stating, "Let me assure you guys this has to be the first step, it can't be the end goal." Stating of its benefits, "Marijuana, can be phenominal for our sick and hurting people. " However, according to a Science Daily Release in 2011, "Using a highly sensitive new test, scientists in Europe are reporting "convincing evidence" that marijuana smoke damages the genetic material DNA in ways that could increase the risk of cancer." Further stating in the release, on the topic of Health and DNA Damage,"
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.html
Researchers note that toxic substances in tobacco smoke can damage DNA and increase the risk of lung and other cancers. However, there has been uncertainty over whether marijuana smoke has the same effect. Scientists are especially concerned about the toxicity of acetaldehyde, present in both tobacco and marijuana. However, it has been difficult to measure DNA damage from acetaldehyde with conventional tests.
“There have been many studies on the toxicity of tobacco smoke. It is known that tobacco smoke contains 4000 chemicals of which 60 are classed as carcinogens. Cannabis in contrast has not been so well studied. It is less combustible than tobacco and is often mixed with tobacco in use. Cannabis smoke contains 400 compounds including 60 cannabinoids. However, because of its lower combustibility it contains 50% more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene, benzanthracene, and benzopyrene, than tobacco smoke.”The study that does support Marijuana in uses of Cancer Treatment, came from The National Cancer Institute, released, in 2000.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana
Theresa Knox, who appeared on stage to talk about Medical Marijuana. Legalization. Was greeted on stage with an Audio Introduction about issues surrounding The War on Drugs and The 4th Amendment. Citing, retaliation for smoke outs featured on National and Local News Media Outlets.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=would-legalizing-pot-be-good-for-environment
Carmine, an attendee of Idaho Hopefest took the time to talk about The War on Drugs. to talk with me about issues surrounding the Drug War. Carmine stated of The War on Drugs, "Its Counter Productive, they say their taking drugs off the street, however, their making more drug lords then ever, cause, the more tougher that stuff is to get, the more it goes on the black market. The more the price goes up, the more the drug lords stay in business."
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