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The religious term you should try to stop using (Editor’s note: “cult”)
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The religious term you should try to stop using (Editor’s note: “cult”)

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. Unlike “faith group” or “church” or “Bible study,” the term “cult” evokes a powerful emotional reaction. When you hear it, your ears perk up as you await juicy details, just like they would…

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month?  This month, we would like to highlight resources from several different organizations that provide important information about this topic and advocate for the prevention of child abuse altogether. We are also excited to share an interview with Kimberly Perry…

Moving from Awareness to Action: How You Can Advocate for Healthy Relationships This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Moving from Awareness to Action: How You Can Advocate for Healthy Relationships This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller Human Trafficking Awareness Month January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Organizations, groups, and justice advocates shared a wealth of articles, resources, and knowledge that helped spread awareness and insight about human trafficking. (And if you still find yourself looking for…

Human trafficking talk: ‘Tonight was a great experience’
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Human trafficking talk: ‘Tonight was a great experience’

Olivia Allen More Quad-Citians are learning about human trafficking, courtesy of those tracking it. Chase Mason, a sophomore accounting major, said he attended this week’s trafficking presentation at St. Ambrose University in Davenport to educate himself. “The opportunity to learn and develop some experience and knowledge in this area (human trafficking) is important,” he said….

Sault Ste. Marie airport staff training to spot signs of human trafficking
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Sault Ste. Marie airport staff training to spot signs of human trafficking

The Sault Ste. Marie Airport has joined a list of airports throughout the country that offer training to staff to help them recognize signs of human trafficking. The Sault airport has partnered with an organization called Not In My City, which aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, and helps people prevent the crime. A…

Your human trafficking education toolbox
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Your human trafficking education toolbox

We’ve curated and shared a lot of information with the world. Here are the tools we’ve created for you to use any time you need. Tell us what we need to add on our contact page. Dave and I work with many people and groups across the world, giving us the responsibility to share what…

Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says
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Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says

WASHINGTON – North Dakota and South Dakota have the nation’s weakest laws on human trafficking, according to a set of ratings released Wednesday by a nonprofit organization fighting modern-day slavery. Minnesota, meanwhile, was among the states highlighted by Polaris as a leader in passing new laws to address sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Bradley Myles,…

Chester County officials declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Chester County officials declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month at the first public Commissioners’ Meeting in 2023. The proclamation acknowledges the dedicated work of social service agencies, counselors, law enforcement, and modern-day abolitionists for caring for survivors, arresting and prosecuting offenders, and…

Verbatim: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Verbatim: Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office issued the following Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023: January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Attorney General Todd Rokita today asked Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain job roles – such as…

Dallas Woman Shares Survival Story on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Dallas Woman Shares Survival Story on Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Wednesday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. People are being encouraged to wear blue for #WearBlueDay as a way to shine a light on a dark reality that so many victims are experiencing, and to promote and protect their rights. If you think it’s not a problem in North Texas, think again. Texas ranks second…