Thursday, April 24, 2008

Apr 23, 2008 by Lara Jones

Midday Metro starts after the 10 a.m. news

First responders have to deal with all kinds of violence and carnage when they respond to car accidents, domestic violence calls, robberies and fire. What kind of psychological impact does it have on them? That subject will be addressed at the 21st Annual Crime Victims' Conference that starts today. Midday Metro talks with Shawn Josephson, who's been a peer-to-peer counselor for seven years with the Salt Lake City Police Department.

 

A teen age rite of passage is the high school prom. But what happens to the thousands of teens who don't feel welcome because of their sexuality? This weekend's Queer Prom 2008 at the City Library will fill the void by creating a safe environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youths to celebrate. Midday Metro learns more with Yana Walton of the Utah Pride Center and Queer Prom MC and youth organizer Alia  Eden.

 

Many scientists would say that medical progress relies on animal testing. So what made board-certified surgeon Jerry Vlasak turn against the practice and open the North American Animal Liberation Front Press Office? Midday Metro talks with Vlasak, who will be in town for the Confronting Cruelty Animal Rights Conference this weekend, and conference chair Colleen Hatfield.

 

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