Reposted by Ayanna Pressley
The statement addresses a public issue concerning the shortage of bilingual, culturally congruent mental health workers in Massachusetts, particularly for immigrant families and limited English-speaking populations. It also mentions a financial commitment to address this issue, indicating a substantive engagement with a public concern.
- The statement aims to address a public health issue, which aligns with the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. It does not contain any harmful language or actions. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by highlighting the needs of immigrant families and limited English-speaking populations and discussing efforts to address these needs. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses the influence of the speaker to advocate for the betterment of society by securing funds to address a critical shortage in mental health services. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to inform the public about an important issue and the steps being taken to address it. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.