#Criminalization #SocialServices #WeNeedToDoBetter #Trauma
As someone that has worked in the system this infuriates me. I don’t understand how we think criminalization and involvement of #socialservices in this situation will do anything BUT further #traumatize this family. 1/
On FB I read ‘pearl clutching’ comments that this had occurred two times already. We are in a surreal time, most of us trying to get by. I wonder 💭 how many of those making judgmental comments have struggled to access necessary resources and been placed in a situation where 2/
either option ☝🏼 has is concerning. This sister may struggle with immense guilt, same as with the mother, the family may be separated, she may now lose job, more and more #trauma. Wouldn’t it be amazing if instead assistance is provided 2 mom to access necessary resources so 3/
children can be safe & she can continue work? Hmm 🤔 the money 💴 that would be saved if this was the approach. The #trauma that could be avoided. The family, remaining intact……. I think it would be well worth it. We need to re-think how we do things. #Criminalization & 4/
involvement of #socialservices will leave this family traumatized. It didn’t need to be this way. And for all of you that are perfect, that have access to all the resources you need, all the support you need, good for you. I truly am happy for you yet there are those that 5/
lack resources and supports through no fault of theirs. Let’s rethink how we approach things. Too often entities established to ‘help’ cause trauma. #Rethink #Criminalization 6/

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