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Church founder resigns over spiritual abuse media claims
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Church founder resigns over spiritual abuse media claims

Canon Mike Pilavachi, who is not subject to any police investigation, has stepped down as associate pastor at Soul Survivor Watford – the church behind the popular summer gatherings once held in Stafford. The move on Tuesday followed claims of an historic nature, including accounts of wrestling and full-body massages which were published in a…

Cyclists take cross-country ride to raise awareness about child trafficking
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Cyclists take cross-country ride to raise awareness about child trafficking

Every year, more than 300,000 children become the victim of human sex trafficking in the U.S. Pennsylvania ranks in the top 10 states for trafficking, according to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Human Trafficking. A group with ties to the Susquehanna Valley is working to put a stop to it, one mile at a time. Kevin…

Review into former Vineyard leader alleges ‘patterns’ of ‘spiritual abuse’
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Review into former Vineyard leader alleges ‘patterns’ of ‘spiritual abuse’

Vineyard UK and the leadership of Causeway Coast Vineyard Church (CCV) have apologised after releasing preliminary findings into complaints relating to a former leader. The review was commissioned in February 2023 in response to complaints about pastor Alan Scott and is being carried out by Trusted HR Ltd. Trusted HR said it had “identified themes…

Eduardo Verastegui’s Controversial Film Has The Backing Of Mel Gibson
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Eduardo Verastegui’s Controversial Film Has The Backing Of Mel Gibson

The film Sonido de Libertad, produced by Eduardo Verastegui, published its second trailer, which was surprised by a message of support from Mel Gibson. At the beginning of the Sound of Freedom trailer, Mel Gibson mentions that the public must see the film, which highlights the issue of minor trafficking and the elites who support…

Listen: Power Producer Fernando Garibay Crafts ‘Sound of Freedom’ Theme Song as a ‘Catalyst for Change’
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Listen: Power Producer Fernando Garibay Crafts ‘Sound of Freedom’ Theme Song as a ‘Catalyst for Change’

As the closing credits roll in the new independent drama “Sound of Freedom,” moviegoers will be treated to a top tier theme song thanks to an A-list music produce and songwriter. Fernando Garibay, who helped Lady Gaga craft her quadruple platinum “Born this Way” album and subsequent tour “The Born This Way Ball,” was moved…

60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president
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60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president

PETALING JAYA: As of this year, Malaysia has been upgraded to the Tier 2 Watchlist in the US State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, after making significant efforts to stem human trafficking. “The government identified 180 confirmed trafficking victims – 36 exploited in sex trafficking and 144 exploited in forced labour – among 510…

Testimony by Tara Lee Rodas for The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
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Testimony by Tara Lee Rodas for The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement

Editor’s note: We are non-partisan. Children are being hurt. Please, watch, read, learn, and act accordingly. Hearing Date: Wednesday 04/26/2023 – 3:00 PM Hearing Location: 2141 Rayburn House Office Building The hearing, “The Biden Border Crisis: Exploitation of Unaccompanied Alien Children,” will examine the unprecedented surge of unaccompanied alien children at the southwest border and…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 2 & 3: Human Trafficking Essentials, Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 2 & 3: Human Trafficking Essentials, Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4

Join us! Join us at our weekly “Prevention Cohort LIVE” podcast where we discuss how to get the most out of human trafficking awareness training. We get together every Thursday to discuss how others are using our tools. Come join us by clicking the Zoom image, below, at 6pm CST. The only thing that matters…

Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation
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Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation

In an ideal world, all young people should have access to safe environments and connections with supportive individuals who prioritize their health and well-being. These spaces would allow them to freely express themselves and pursue their aspirations. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the reality. Many young individuals, especially boys and young men, who have experienced or…

EXPERT OPINION: Concerned Parents Should be Raising Alarms Over Meta Lowering Age for Virtual Reality Headset Users from 13 to just 10 years old
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EXPERT OPINION: Concerned Parents Should be Raising Alarms Over Meta Lowering Age for Virtual Reality Headset Users from 13 to just 10 years old

“As a parent and educator, I am deeply concerned about Meta‘s decision to lower the recommended age for using its Quest headset to 10 from 13,” expressed Billy Joe Cain, a concerned father of two, who has played and monitored online games with his children since they were that young. “I was making online games…