Author: Brooke Strickland

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Prevention and Resilience

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Community, Health, In Print, Print Features, Relationships, Well-being

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By first grade, Clark County resident Grace* had experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Her mom and dad were young, not ready to be parents, and both struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Experiencing shame and humiliation at home and in the community became the norm for her each day. When her father left when… Read More

Community for Women Engineers Inspires Local Students

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Community, Education, In Print, Print Features, Special Events & Programs

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When Laura Shannon started her engineering program at Washington State University Vancouver, she noticed the need for a community of other female engineers to join forces and support each other. Shannon and another female engineering student were working on a class research project together and noted how rare it was to study and work with… Read More