The Power of Collaboration in Harm Reduction and Public Safety Partnerships
Learn about successful collaborations in harm reduction and public safety to prevent overdose, featuring insights from various presenters and an overview of pilot projects supported by the National Council and CDC. The webinar emphasizes evidence-based strategies, integration of harm reduction and p
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Local Alcohol Policy Considerations and Background Overview
This briefing covers the background and policy considerations related to local alcohol policies, including the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, harm minimization, appeals processes, community participation, and Supreme Court rulings. It also discusses the current policy context, lack of automati
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The Truth Revealed Does Cannabis Harm Brain Cells.docx
The Truth Revealed: Does Cannabis Harm Brain Cells?\nIn recent years, the debate surrounding the effects of cannabis on brain health has intensified. With the growing popularity of cannabis and the increasing accessibility of products from online weed dispensaries and marijuana dispensaries, it\u201
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Understanding Significant Harm in Child Protection Cases
In child protection cases, significant harm must be proven for court intervention. Harm can include ill-treatment or impaired health and development. The state may intervene if necessary, but diverse parenting standards are tolerated. Evidence-based findings are crucial, and local authorities must p
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Understanding Child Safeguarding Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Understanding child safeguarding risks and mitigation strategies is crucial for organizations to prevent harm to children. This includes identifying who in an organization has contact with children, understanding different forms of abuse, and implementing safeguarding measures. Safeguarding involves
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Exploring the Ethics of Do No Harm in Research and Practice
Delve into the profound concept of "Do No Harm" as it relates to bioethics, research, and medical practice. Examine the historical origins of this principle, differing perspectives on harm, and the implications of non-maleficence in research settings. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Nuremb
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Harm Reduction in Addiction Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Overview
Harm reduction in addiction psychiatry is a client-centered approach that focuses on reducing negative consequences associated with substance use. This philosophy involves practical strategies and principles aimed at promoting safer drug use practices. The historical background traces the evolution
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Understanding Exploitation Strategy Meetings and MARVE for Children at Risk of Contextual Harm
To address concerns of extra familial harm affecting children and young people, this session delves into exploitation strategy meetings and MARVE intervention. Learn about making effective referrals, identifying risks, and when to convene strategy meetings to safeguard vulnerable individuals from ha
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Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide in Older Adults
Self-harm and suicide in older adults are serious issues that require attention due to the associated risks. The incidence of self-harm in adults aged 65 years and older is notable, with factors such as physical health conditions, pain, and psychiatric history contributing to the risk. Staff should
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The Significance of Avoiding Harm in Islam
This content delves into the noble hadith emphasizing the prevention of harm in society, exploring Islamic teachings on unintentional harm, and the importance of refraining from causing harm to oneself or others. Discussions on Islamic law, societal implications, and practical solutions highlight th
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Optimization Techniques for Minimization Problems
Explore various minimization problems, from easy to insanely hard, and learn about finding global and local optima using approaches like bisection, Newton's method, and rationalization. Discover efficient methods such as the golden section and iterative approximation with Newton's method for optimiz
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Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide in Older Adults
Exploring the definition, risk factors, incidence rates, and staff approaches related to self-harm and suicide in older adults. It emphasizes the seriousness of self-harm in this demographic, the associated risk factors, and the importance of responding with compassion and support. The content delve
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Understanding Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
Safeguarding children involves taking proactive measures to promote their well-being and protect them from harm, including abuse and neglect. Child protection focuses on identifying and responding to children who are at risk of significant harm. Different types of harm, such as physical, sexual, emo
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Strict Liability under the Rule of Rylands v. Fletcher
Strict liability under the rule of Rylands v. Fletcher establishes that a person who brings something onto their land that is likely to cause harm if it escapes is responsible for any resulting damage, regardless of negligence. The case of Rylands v. Fletcher (1868) set the precedent for this doctri
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Pan-Hampshire & Isle of Wight Self-Harm Pathway for Non-Health Professionals
This pathway provides guidance for children under 18 presenting with self-harm behaviors, including definitions, risk scenarios, suggested responses, and further considerations for urgent medical and psychological support in self-harm cases. It covers various types of self-harm, levels of risk, and
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Exploring Algorithm Design Approaches with Dr. Jey Veerasamy
Discover a range of algorithm design approaches including quick-sort, merge-sort, divide and conquer characteristics, greedy approach, and solutions to various optimization problems such as petrol cost minimization, number of stops minimization, activity selection, and knapsack problem. Dive into th
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Integrating Harm Reduction and SRHR Services for Women and Gender Non-Conforming People Who Use Drugs
This module focuses on integrating harm reduction and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services for women and gender non-conforming individuals who use drugs. It aims to identify gaps in service provision, map appropriate client-oriented SRHR services, and develop action plans to imp
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Multi-Criteria Test Suite Minimization with Integer Nonlinear Programming
The study introduces a method for minimizing test suites using Integer Nonlinear Programming. It addresses regression testing challenges, such as managing large numbers of test cases, through Multi-Criteria Test Suite Minimization (MCTSM). The research explores the application of Integer Programming
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Generalization of Empirical Risk Minimization in Stochastic Convex Optimization by Vitaly Feldman
This study delves into the generalization of Empirical Risk Minimization (ERM) in stochastic convex optimization, focusing on minimizing true objective functions while considering generalization errors. It explores the application of ERM in machine learning and statistics, particularly in supervised
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Understanding Gender, Sexual Health, and Harm Reduction
Explore the intersection of gender norms, sexual and reproductive health, and harm reduction in Module 1. Learn about the impacts of gender inequality, stereotypes, and the importance of integrating SRHR services into harm reduction programs. Engage in activities to challenge traditional gender role
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Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide in Older Adults
Self-harm and suicide in older adults present unique challenges due to factors like underreporting and stigma. The incidence of self-harm in this age group is significant, with specific risk factors and warning signs to consider. Proper staff approaches and preventative strategies are crucial in add
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Advancements in Quantum Systems Techniques for Density Matrix Minimization
Discover the innovative methods and applications of open quantum systems techniques for density matrix minimization. Explore the motivation behind the research, early developments, purification processes, linear scaling potentials, Bloch's method intricacies, quantum channel algorithms, canonical de
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Mystery Shopper Exercise for Safer Gambling Venues in New Zealand
Our regulatory activity aims to minimize harmful gambling behaviors and ensure a safe environment. Mystery shopper exercises were conducted to assess staff training effectiveness in identifying problem gamblers and promoting harm minimization practices in class 4 venues, including bars. The exercise
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Implementing LEAD Program for Pre-Arrest Diversion in North Carolina
North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) implements harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, and justice reform through programs like LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion). LEAD diverts low-level drug offenders and sex workers to treatment instead of the traditional crimina
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Understanding Self Harm: Exploring the Impact and Coping Strategies
Self-harm, a complex behavior not limited to mental illness, is a way individuals cope with distress. The behavior ranges from smoking to life-threatening actions like overdosing. It affects a significant number of young people, with a notable increase in treatment for deliberate self-harm cases. De
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Understanding Discrepancy Minimization in Combinatorial Concepts
Explore the intriguing world of Discrepancy Minimization through concepts like walking on the edges, subsets coloring, arithmetic progressions, and more. Delve into fundamental combinatorial concepts and complexity theory to understand the significance of Discrepancy theory in various fields. Discov
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Understanding the Impact of Gambling: Concepts, Controversies, and Next Steps
Dr. Matthew Browne's presentation in Istanbul in December 2019 discussed the theoretical framework, burden of harm projects in Australia and New Zealand, current work, and conclusions related to the adverse consequences of gambling on health and well-being. Focus areas included harm distribution, ta
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Exploring Restorative Justice in Addressing Campus Sexual Harm
Restorative justice offers an informal approach to addressing campus sexual harm by involving harmed parties, offenders, and others in a collaborative decision-making process. It focuses on holding responsible parties accountable, repairing harm, rebuilding trust, and addressing underlying issues th
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Exploring Query Name Minimization in DNS Resolution
Delve into the world of query name minimization in DNS resolution, examining its adoption from the perspectives of end users, queries, and recursive resolvers. Understand the common resolver implementations and the techniques described in RFC 7816. Gain insights from user measurements and results fr
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Understanding and Supporting Self-Harm - Insights and Guidance
Discover the various types of self-harm behaviors, reasons behind self-harming tendencies, common triggers, and practical ways to respond and offer support. Gain insights into the negative emotions and cycles associated with self-harm and understand why individuals may engage in such actions.
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Self-Harm Trends and Factors in Sutton
The data presented in the slides highlight concerning trends in self-harm rates, particularly among young girls, in Sutton. Key issues such as peer pressure, suicidal thoughts, exam pressure, and mental health challenges are identified. Factors contributing to high self-harm rates are discussed, inc
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Understanding Opioid Epidemic Impact & Harm Reduction in Michigan
The Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) works to improve emergency care quality, with a focus on opioid overdose. Over 3,000 Michiganders died from opioid overdose in 2021, exceeding motor vehicle-related deaths. Harm reduction strategies, like distributing naloxone in ED
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Understanding and Working with Transgender Individuals Who Sexually Harm
Explore the complexities of addressing sexual harm in transgender populations, learning objectives include understanding transgender experiences, treatment standards, and DSM-V diagnostic criteria for Gender Identity Disorder. Delve into issues like sexual harm, gender dysphoria, and personal biases
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Understanding Action and Perception through Minimization of Prediction Error
This talk by Karl Friston delves into how our interaction with the environment can be explained by the minimization of surprise or prediction error. It explores the role of predictive coding in perception and motor reflexes in action, showcasing phenomena like hierarchical brain messaging and percep
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Understanding Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice for Victims of Serious Harm
Exploring trauma-informed restorative justice (RJ) practices initiated by victims and focusing on their needs after serious harm. Addressing the effects of trauma, redefining empowerment, and proposing changes in RJ theory to better support healing and restoration in cases of significant harm.
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Substance Use Harm Reduction in Medical Care Guidelines
This guideline aims to promote practical harm reduction strategies to mitigate negative consequences linked with substance use. It emphasizes healthcare clinicians to provide medical care, including screening for HIV and HCV, for patients using substances. It also suggests offering harm reduction co
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Utilizing Harm Reduction for Addressing Addiction in New River Valley
In this presentation, Michael E. Kilkenny discusses the importance of harm reduction as a public health tool in combating addiction issues in the New River Valley. The talk highlights the benefits of harm reduction, components of successful implementation, and measures of program success. It also ad
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Consultation on Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and Levy Proposal
The consultation focuses on the proposed strategic plan and service plan to prevent and minimize gambling harm from 2022 to 2025. It covers the context of gambling harm, the Gambling Act requirements, problem gambling levy, and the assessment of gambling harm needs. Key points include the definition
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Development and Evaluation of Harm Reduction Acceptance Scales
Development of scales to measure the acceptance of harm reduction is crucial for understanding public attitudes towards harm reduction strategies. This project focuses on creating valid and reliable scales through a systematic process involving item development, data collection, analysis, and refine
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Pan-Hampshire & Isle of Wight Self-Harm Pathway for Non-Health Professionals
This pathway provides guidance for children under 18 years presenting with self-harm behavior. It covers various forms of self-harm, risk scenarios, responses, and considerations for urgent medical or psychological support.
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