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Over  the past 10 years, there have been incidences and situations which have  negatively affected large numbers of the population in the United  States. 

Research an incidence or situation in the United States. Clearly explain: 

1. The incident that took place.

2. The issues involved.

3. The stress impact on children and family.

4. At least one scientific-based intervention that has been used to help children and families and the results.

Examples of Topics:

Military Family stress

Immigration issues

Bullying

Water supply contamination

Crude Oil pollution

Civil and voting rights

Environmental disasters

Poverty

Your choice of topic- (with instructor permission)

Possible Resources 

The Watchers (n.d.) Environmental Disasters Retrieved from https://watchers.news/category/environmental-disasters/1/

FEMA (n.d.) Disaster Declarations by Year Retrieved from https://www.fema.gov/disasters/grid/year

American Society of Civil Engineers (n.d.) American Infrastructure Report Card. Retrieved from http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/

Kenndy, M. (2016, April 20) Lead-laced water in Flint: A step by step look at the makings of a crisis Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/04/20/465545378/lead-laced-water-in-flint-a-step-by-step-look-at-the-makings-of-a-crisis