With the rising temperatures of summer quickly approaching, many of us are eager to get outside and get active this season. To take advantage of the summer sun and enjoy the fresh air, there are many fun recreational activities happening in our communities that we are able to get involved in; however, we often forget…
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The presence of bicycles on city streets is a common sight around the world. Trailing only cars and perhaps motorcycles in sheer number, bicycles are an extremely popular method of transportation and recreation. Often cyclists do not have a dedicated biking lane or enough shoulder in which to share the road with motorists. If the…
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With guidance from MOCSA, here are some ways to best interact with survivors of sexual abuse. What is Trauma-Informed communication? Trauma-Informed communication is an approach to, and understanding of, successful engagement with survivors of trauma as they navigate these difficult times. It also involves understanding the impact of trauma on physical, emotional, and mental…
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A Poplar Bluff, Missouri pediatrician has been accused of having sexual contact with a child. Joseph Fernando faces first-degree statutory sodomy charges. If others have similar incidents to report, they are encouraged to contact Detectives Hank Trout, Cory Mills or Thomas Forkum at the Dexter Police Department, 573-624-5512. Sexual Abuse of Children Episodes of sexual…
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As many of you are hearing in the news, an Assistant Principal at Nixa Junior High School in Nixa, Missouri was recently charged with the sexual exploitation of a child for the purposes of producing child pornography.
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Monsees & Mayer is excited and proud to announce our two newest shareholders: Bobby Thrasher and Reed Martens. This is a change we welcome and look forward to a bright future for our firm. “In 40 years of practice, I have had the pleasure of working with and against many fine attorneys, young and old.…
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Tree stands give hunters a great advantage. They reduce the hunter’s scent, remove them from a deer’s line of sight, and increase their camouflage. They provide a higher vantage point for a better shooting angle for the hunter, but this elevated height can quickly lead to disaster when using a defective tree stand. CPSC Issues…
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The “Troubled Teen Industry” is an industry made up of facilities designed to reform young people’s behavior into something more desirable. They include behavior modification facilities, wilderness therapy, boot camps, “tough-love” facilities, and more. Offending behavior could be disobeying their parents, drug use, or playing too many video games. Parents who feel as though they…
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Tree stands allow hunters to get a better view of their prey from above, but they’re also a leading cause of hunting accidents and injury. According to the University of Wisconsin, 55% of tree stand accidents have resulted in serious spinal injury. Read on to learn more about the leading causes of tree stand accidents.…
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Ever since vaping was introduced in the US in 2006 as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. According to BBC News, the global number of vapers has steadily increased—from approximately seven million in 2011 to over 41 million in 2018, with the US, the UK, and France holding the…
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