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London politics
fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Family weren't told for a week after their brother's body was discovered in a Dublin apartment

Siblings of Jamie Weldon demand a review of gardaí communication with families regarding deceased individuals in tragic circumstances.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Bronx Mom Demands Answers After Barclays Center Stabbing

A year after her son's fatal stabbing outside Brooklyn's Barclays Center, Marisol Miranda demands answers about other potential attackers while one teen faces murder charges.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Continues 1 Year After His Mysterious Disappearance in the Mont-Tremblant Village, QC - SnowBrains

22-year-old Liam disappeared in Mont-Tremblant after leaving a club early morning; last seen on security footage at 3:19 a.m.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Family 'blindsided' as Alameda County DA moves to dismiss case in killing of Steven Taylor again

Alameda County D.A. moved to dismiss the 2020 case against the officer accused of killing Steven Taylor, prompting family outrage and a new judge review.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 months ago

"When she was young she rescued spiders": Here's what parents wish folks knew about their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Parents across the country fiercely support and protect their transgender children, seeking recognition of their children's humanity beyond gender labels.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

He died in a San Francisco jail. His family wrote a play about it.

His parents filed a lawsuit against the jail staff who had been responsible for his care. His father is working to pass Theris' Law, legislation that would empower people to put family members into emergency treatment. And Coats' father and uncle in recent months created a nonprofit, Brothers Against Drug Deaths, to advocate for mental health and addiction support particularly within Black and other underserved communities.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment receives official nonprofit status | amNewYork

Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment offers community-centered support and resources for neurodiverse children and families, built from lived experience with diagnostic barriers and isolation.
Mental health
fromKqed
4 months ago

Moms of Unhoused People to Come Together at the Tenderloin Museum

Three mothers confront mental illness, addiction, homelessness and systemic barriers, sharing practical legal and support strategies at a public screening and panel.
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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Where is the consent?' ask families after charity relocates loved ones with autism amid labour dispute | CBC News

Residents with autism were relocated without family consent during a charity labour dispute, prompting families to seek intervention to restore them to familiar group homes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Governor signs South Bay-inspired bill to enshrine rights for families of people shot by police

California law requires police to notify families of an injured or deceased loved one’s condition and offer an advocate before conducting formal interviews.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Family of Ontario father killed by alleged dangerous driver calls for tougher laws | CBC News

Family of a 35-year-old killed in a head-on crash is campaigning for stronger laws and launched a petition called 'Andrew's Law' to prevent dangerous drivers.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Mystery deepens into missing California baby after mother stops cooperating with investigators

Rebecca Haro claimed her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, was kidnapped while she was changing his diaper outside a vehicle, but her story has inconsistencies.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Mother of Teen Who Died By Suicide After Interacting with Chatbots Sends Urgent Warning About AI in Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"

Megan Garcia advocates for AI regulation to protect families from unmonitored AI technologies after her son's suicide linked to AI interactions.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

'There was nothing hopeless about Alice' - family on fight for truth

Alice Figueiredo's family revealed the shocking treatment families receive from hospital trusts after a loved one dies, highlighting failures in health and safety protocols.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

Laila Soueif is on a hunger strike for eight months to demand her son's release from prison, despite the risks to her health.
fromAdvocate.com
9 months ago

'Crystal' tells the story of a Texas trans girl, her challenges, and her supportive family

I was taught to stand up to bullies. I have a hard time staying quiet whenever I see people being hurt.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Suspect in Santana Row Valentine's Day murder case attacks rival gang member in juvenile hall

"It's just insane that they're in custody and these are the things that are happening," Diana Gutierrez, David's aunt, said Thursday.
SF parents
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