Tag Archives: statistics

What’s the data about special needs and abortion?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by

I do think we can say that babies with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome are nearly twice more likely to be aborted than others. That’s tragic. Continue reading →

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On Ashley Madison, Christians, and sloppy statistics

Posted on August 30, 2015 by

When we present numbers as facts without even checking to see if they’re legit, we’re saying that making a point matters more to us than telling the truth.
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A shocking statistic…

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

Nearly 61% of our attendees with a disability or a family member with a disability reports the experience of being unable to attend church as a result of that disability. Continue reading →

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If churches knew how many people mental illness impacts, they’d be more interested in reaching them

Posted on May 13, 2014 by

The segment of the population impacted by disability, especially families impacted by mental illness, trauma and developmental disabilities, would in my mind represent the ultimate “low-hanging fruit” for local churches Continue reading →

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When kids with developmental disabilities experience trauma…

Posted on October 31, 2013 by

So…what are some things we might suggest to parents of kids with disabilities seeking to protect their children from becoming victimized…or seeking to help their children after traumatic experiences have occurred? Continue reading →

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Trauma and Kids…a look at the numbers

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

The National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence was a Federally-funded survey of 4,549 children between the ages of 0-17, conducted during 2008. Here are some of the key findings…
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Kids and Depression…What Does the Data Say?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Suicidal thinking and behavior is very common among youth with depression. Approximately 60% of teens diagnosed with depression will experience thoughts of suicide…30% have made one or more suicide attempts. Continue reading →

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