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Child welfare refers to the set of government and private services that are designed to protect the well-being of children and to ensure that they are able to grow and develop in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Child welfare services may include a wide range of activities, such as providing support and assistance to families in need, ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect, and providing temporary or permanent homes for children who are unable to live with their biological parents. Child welfare agencies and professionals work to promote the best interests of children and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sierra, 34, is determined to speak out about how she survived what she calls a hellish ordeal. Raised by a mother who moved frequently between the United States and Akwesasne — a Mohawk community bordering Cornwall, Ont. — Sierra said she had…
Seven children aged about five and 45 children who have never been to school are among the 285 children in the five to 15 age group rescued as part of ‘Operation Svechha’ in Andhra Pradesh. The drive has also revealed the rampant trafficking in children from other States to Andhra Pradesh. Of the rescued children,…
WARNING: This story contains content that may be upsetting to some readers. Links to support services are included at the end of the article. A human trafficking survivor is sharing her story to help teach police and front-line workers about the warning signs and the effects of such abuse. Jessica Desmond-Solomon talked about her experience…
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Although Human Trafficking Awareness Month ended in January, Madison County officials continue to combat the national problem of human trafficking on a local level through its Safe Harbour program. Despite its smaller population, the county has seen its share of trafficking incidents. In 2021,10,359 situations of human trafficking were reported to the…
The owners of a Northeast Philadelphia hotel will need to pay $24 million to underage victims of sex trafficking that the hotel permitted. A statement shared by the law firm that represented eight victims — who were between the ages of 14 and 17 — said that the abuse occurred over the course of three…
Florida’s eight Democratic members of Congress called on Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislative leaders Wednesday to reform state laws to protect children from sex trafficking, citing a South Florida Sun Sentinel investigation, Innocence Sold, published late last year. In a letter, the delegation asked for “immediate action,” saying they were writing to “express our…
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In commemoration, the Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, wants to remind people in Oregon of the opportunities they have to make an impact in the lives of children affected by the commercial sexual exploitation of children, one form of human trafficking….
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month. In commemoration, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is encouraging people in Oregon to be aware of the opportunities they have to make an impact in the lives of children affected by the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), one form of human trafficking. …
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida is one of the top three states for human trafficking in the country, but as calls to the Human Trafficking Hotline increased, so did the state’s efforts to provide services to survivors. National experts say those efforts are starting to pay off. From the theme parks, to our beaches; as a…
We sat down with human trafficking prevention experts and asked them five commonly asked questions around child exploitation. What is a common misunderstanding about human trafficking? “Sometimes adults have this visual in their head of what a youth who is experiencing this looks like. They’re looking for a youth who is maybe very isolated or…
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