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Issues Raised By "If I Could"

"If I Could" addresses some of the most troubling issues facing American families today.

These include abuse, abandonment, drugs, rage and the long-term effects of the resulting trauma.

"Some kids are so deeply affected by trauma. They are locked deeply inside themselves and don't want to be touched physically or emotionally."

The following pages provide connections to organizations and professionals involved in:

Video Clips of Mental Health Professionals Speaking about Trauma, Abuse and Neglect

Virginia Williams, mother of Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams	Dr. Ivan Walks, M.D., neuropsychiatrist, former D.C. Health Commissioner	Dr. Andrea Karfgin, psychologist and expert in the treatment of trauma	Dr. Harold Eist, psychiatrist, former president of Washington Psychiatric Association	Dr. Fred Goodwin, nationally-renowned psychiatrist and host of NPR's "The Infinite Mind"
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