One year ago this week, #metoo went viral. Its impact was immediate; many were for the first time talking publicly about experiencing sexual violence. Thousands of news articles and millions of social media posts later, #metoo has continued to be relevant. After Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony last month, local and national sexual abuse hotlines saw spikes in calls as women across the country relived their own trauma and looked for support. Among our patients, sexual violence is widespread. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- yet, in this cultural moment, the month has bled onto the whole year. Make sure your patients have the resources they need to address domestic and other sexual violence: Casa de Esperanza’s bilingual 24-hour hotline and their No Más campaign are good places to start.  Access MCN’s family violence resource page for lots more including low-literacy screening and evaluation tools.

Del, Director of International Projects and Emerging Issues, liked this “interesting and important perspective:” “The Myths We Tell Ourselves About the Poor: From the English Poor Law to the Council of Economic Advisers.”

Jillian, Director of Education and Communication, shared this NPR feature, “Stunning Photos Depict Migrants 'As They'd Rather Be Seen.’”

Karen, CEO, forwarded on the Houston film screening premiere of “Seeds of All Things,” a new documentary film focused on HOPE Clinic and the diverse communities it supports in southwest Houston. The October 28th screening will feature a talk with Dr. Andrea Caracostis, HOPE Clinic’s CEO and the filmmaker, Yehuda Sharim.

Amy, Director of Environmental and Occupational Health sent over “Dying for China’s Economic Miracle: Migrant Workers Ravaged by Lung Disease, Fighting to Pay for their Funerals.” Amy says the piece is “an international perspective on worker health and a reminder that worker protection from silica should be a given,” she said. “We continue to fight for strong standards and enforcement of those standards so that workers won't die.”

Alma, Senior Program Director, shared the New York Times op-ed on public charge, “A Tortured Choice for Immigrants: Your Health or Your Green Card?”

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