Children and Traumatic Events

Flight #93 Pilot's Widow Releases Memoir for Black History Month

9 Feb 2012

MARLTON, N.J., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Author Melodie Homer will release her book From Where I Stand: Flight #93 Pilot's Widow Sets the Record Straight this month which honors her husband and his pivotal role in the events of September 11, 2001. LeRoy W. Homer Jr. was the first officer and co-pilot of United Flight #93 en route to San Francisco on the morning of September 11 ...

Basketball: Jordan uses experiences to create tournament

8 Feb 2012

Sometimes a traumatic experience at an early age will leave a child in shambles for a lifetime. Other times, a traumatic experience at an early age will inspire a child to use his or her own life-changing moments to change the lives of others.

Sharp rise noted in Otsego child abuse cases

7 Feb 2012

COOPERSTOWN -- What social workers call "the worst of the worst" cases of child abuse and neglect in Otsego County are funneled to the Child Advocacy Center at the Otsego Meadows office complex.