Beyond the Bully

This is one of an occasional post from Margaret Epperheimer, an eight-year member of Next Door’s Board of Directors. No one likes a bully. In fact, as a nation we got angry … outraged even. Bullies are not tolerated. Oprah and Dr. Phil took up the crusade. School anti-bullying legislation has been passed by 49 [...]

BWJP Responds to the Murder of Kasandra Perkins

Kasandra’s Murder Highlights Popular Misconception: Traumatic Brain Injury Does Not Cause Domestic Violence Earlier this week, Kasandra Perkins was murdered by her partner, Jovan Belcher. Among many biographical facts about Jovan is that he was a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. Indeed, thousands of women are murdered annually in the United States by their [...]

October Not That Special

This is one of an occasional post from Margaret Epperheimer, an eight-year member of Next Door’s Board of Directors. Little Katie (not her real name) couldn’t contain her excitement about her new dress. She spied it hanging at Next Door’s community center, and she had to have it. It was exquisite. Handmade by an anonymous [...]

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