Today, we’re diving into one of the most infamous cases in modern history: the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey. This case doesn’t just haunt the true crime world—it asks us as social workers and parents to grapple with big questions about safety, family dynamics, and the systems that respond when something goes horribly wrong.
And what if we looked beyond the media frenzy and into the family dynamics, the societal pressures, and the systemic gaps that surrounded this tragedy? What can this case teach us about privilege, vulnerability, and the delicate line between safety and risk? Let’s unravel the story.
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