Tag Archives: Stigma

Breaking the Stigma of High Student Debt

Today, we appeared on ParentPumpRadio as a guest discussing Breaking the Stigma of High Student Debt. Different topics were discussed such as the old view vs the new view on picking colleges, paying for school, choosing loans etc.  If you … Continue reading

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Full Stigma Of Revocation Avoided Due To Bipolar Disorder

An attorney's demonstrated bipolar disorder justified allowing him to resign from the Bar notwithstanding his misappropriation of nearly a half a million dollars. The Law Society of Ontario Tribunal Hearing Division accepted his resignation. There is no dispute that Mr…. … Continue reading

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Help CoLAP end the stigma of seeking mental health help in the legal profession

Stigma, shame and fear. These obstacles frequently play a major role in an individual’s decision not to seek help when suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. Too often, lawyers, judges, and law students find themselves wrestling privately with … Continue reading

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Jury Bias and Motorcyclists: Getting Past the Daredevil Stigma 

An accident is traumatizing, especially if you were on a motorcycle. No matter who’s fault it is— you’re lucky to be alive after colliding with another vehicle. A motorcycle is smaller, more dangerous, and more difficult to balance. Unfortunately, many … Continue reading

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Stigma of Third Divorces?

“The stigma of divorce is lower than in the past, even the stigma of a second divorce,” said Andrew Cherlin, a professor of public policy at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in marriage and divorce trends. “Researchers used to think… … Continue reading

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