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Past programs - January 2005

1/3/05
Living with HIV / AIDS

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With more effective treatments and drug therapies, the perception of HIV and AIDS in this country has shifted from "death sentence" to chronic illness. Maybe that's why public attention has shifted to the global issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. In this country, there are new drugs that can prolong and improve the quality of life of those affected by HIV and Aids. The infrastructure of AIDS treatment has been improved dramatically over the last 15 years. Maybe because of these successes the issue isn't getting as much attention. Now - for the first time in a decade, infection rates are on the rise. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss HIV and AIDS from a national and local perspective and we will take a close look at what it means to live with the disease. Our guests are: Jane Shull, Executive Director of Philadelphia FIGHT, an AIDS service organization. Daniel Daltry, the manager of education and prevention services at Action AIDS, Pennsylvania's largest AIDS service organization. We'll also hear from Jaci, who works in the HIV field and was diagnosed with AIDS in 1997.

1/10/05
The Woodsman

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The Woodsman, a new movie starring Kevin Bacon, tells the story of a convicted pedophile attempting to re-enter society. Haunted by his own demons, he is also confronted by suspicions and hatred in his community. We'll hear about the movie, and discuss treatment for sex offenders and the effects of Megan's law. Our guests are: James M. Pedigo, M.D., Medical Director of the Joseph J. Peters Institute. He is currently a member of the Sexual Offending Assessment Board (Megan's Law Board for the State of Pennsylvania); Euan Bear is a survivor of child sexual abuse, who has worked on resources for sex offender rehabilitation with the Safer Society Foundation; and Laura Ahearn, Executive Director of Parents for Megan's Law

1/17/05
Violence, Healing and Forgiveness

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Victims of violent crimes experience many emotions ranging from shock to grief, denial, and anger. For many, recovering and healing emotionally is a long and painful process. We'll explore healing from violence with a therapist and victim's advocate. We'll also discuss the power of forgiveness. Our guests are Kathleen O'Hara, Linda Burkett, and Everett Worthington. Linda Burkett is the Victim Witness Coordinator at the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Everett Worthington is the Director of the "Campaign for Forgiveness" Research. He is also a Professor and Chair of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kathleen O'Hara is a psychotherapist in private practice in Philadelphia. Five years ago, her son Aron was abducted from his off-campus apartment, and murdered.

1/24/05
Foster Care

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Over half a million children in America are in foster care. Many of these children are shuffled from one home to the next, without a sense of security and safety. Others become victims of physical and sexual abuse. We'll be joined by Stephen Elliott, whose novel Happy Baby draws on his experiences in the foster care system. Last year, the Pew Commission on Foster Care released sweeping recommendations on overhauling the nation's foster care system. We'll discuss these recommendations with Frank Cervone, executive director of the Support Center for Child Advocates, a volunteer lawyers program for abused children in Philadelphia.

1/31/05
Adulthood Delayed?

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They are called twixters, or emerging adults. They are in their twenties, live at home, go out a lot, and change jobs frequently. Join Dan Gottlieb for a discussion about this new generation of twenty-somethings that isn't quite ready to grow up. We'll hear from Time Magazine staff writer Lev Grossman who has written an article about the "twixters," and we'll be joined by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett. He is a Research Associate Professor at the Department of Human Development, University of Maryland. He is the author of Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties.