In “Cooling Off” (News & Features, Sept. 3), we reported that the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority suspended former director Steven J. Ashby in the wake of a city audit. Ashby was placed on administrative leave with pay, and later resigned.
"Exposure to early adversity, particularly dire poverty, can powerfully shape the life course of a young person. As a city and region, we continually choose whether we’ll commit ourselves to an alternative course."
The ease, convenience and potential anonymity of online petitions and other such expressions have deluded too many into believing they actually have taken action.
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