Organizations are facing new issues regarding marijuana, as more and more states legalize medical and, in some cases, recreational use. Since marijuana in any form is still illegal under federal law, this can put organizations in a difficult position.
Thousands of young people participate in sports activities every year, gaining valuable skills in teamwork and competition. Unfortunately, abuse scandals in youth sports have become more prevalent in the last few years.
Reality Alert: A camp was forced to close for weeks after multiple campers and counselors got sick with a virus that swept through the camp. The contagious stomach bug spread easily in the close quarters of the camp cabins and children had to be sent home to recover.
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Reality Alert: A childcare center was forced to close for a period of time after five children from the center were sickened with E. coli, an often foodborne illness that can be fatal in children. After an investigation, it was determined the source of the illness was raw milk from local farm animals that some of the children drank.
On February 14, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Child Victims Act into law. Now thousands of sexually-abused children in that state will have their day in court.
Reality Alert: A YMCA employee was hospitalized after inhaling a volatile mixture of two common pool chemicals. The poisonous chlorine gas vapors quickly spread through the Y, endangering more than 100 members, mainly children.
Natural disasters can strike at anytime and can leave individuals and facilities without necessary supplies for days at a time. Disaster supply kits are an important and potentially life saving tool all buildings should be equipped with.
Nonprofits and community-based organizations rely heavily on the hard work and dedication of their staff. Unfortunately, these hardworking employees can get hurt in the course of employment.
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