Code WACK!

Complex Trauma & Mental Illness on Skid Row


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What's the one common denominator among women experiencing homelessness? Is homelessness a moral failing, or a consequence of complex trauma? Does substance abuse cause homelessness, or is it a coping mechanism? Amy Turk, a social worker and chief executive officer of the Downtown Women's Center, and host Brenda Gazzar discuss how when it comes to our health care, it's always cheaper to do the right thing.

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