OU and Norman Public Schools offer resources to help those who suffer from abuse
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By Keren Florez OU and Norman Public Schools have prioritized helping victims and survivors deal with the consequences of emotional and physical abuse. “Abuse, whether physical, emotional, verbal or sexual, can have long-term effects on your mental health,” according to a study published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in August 2018. Too often, victims of abuse are young people. Katy Powers, who works with OU’s Behavior Intervention Team, or BIT, said OU offers many resources for those who have suffered abuse or trauma. Several campus resources are available 24 hours a day so that those who…
