Homeless

Being homeless refers to not having a stable or permanent place to live. This can include living on the streets, in shelters, or in other temporary or makeshift housing. Homelessness is often caused by a combination of economic, social, and personal factors, such as a lack of affordable housing, low income, unemployment, mental illness, and substance abuse.

Homelessness can have serious consequences for individuals, including a lack of access to basic necessities like food, clothing, and healthcare, as well as increased vulnerability to violence and crime. It can also have negative impacts on physical and mental health, as well as social and economic mobility.

There are many organizations and programs that work to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These may include shelters, housing assistance programs, and social services. It is important for individuals and communities to work together to address homelessness and to support those who are experiencing it.

 

 

Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Business
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Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Business

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte today sentenced Sirron Little, age 32, of Washington, D.C., to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor to engage in commercial sex acts.  Little recruited the victim, a homeless 15-year-old girl, to work for him…

Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023
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Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, federal law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, FBI Portland Field Office, and Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Field Office join to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reaffirm their commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking. “Human trafficking devastates families and communities and preys on…

Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – with Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – it’s important for parents and all people in the community to understand the realities of this crime and what can be done to help local victims of human trafficking. Mattie Critchfield Dodds, program manager with The Formation Project,…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: NC Ranked in top 15 nationwide
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: NC Ranked in top 15 nationwide

Governor Roy Cooper declared January Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention month yesterday, and many cities, counties and nonprofit organizations are raising awareness through community information sessions and trainings. Last year, 922 calls were placed to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, ranking North Carolina 12th nationwide. Of those 922 calls, 223 resulted in identified cases. NC…

City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…

Human trafficking awareness initiative starts today
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Human trafficking awareness initiative starts today

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people have been forced or coerced into human trafficking over the past few years in Missouri, including nearly 330 of them confirmed in 2021. According to data collected from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 240 cases of human trafficking in 2021. Of those cases, 327 victims were involved…

Coldest Night walk Jan 15 2023
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Coldest Night walk Jan 15 2023

Dear Friends, As we enjoy our warm homes with the cold weather shut outside, we hope you will consider supporting our third annual Cold Weather Walk for the houseless. The Lacombe walk, inspired and led by ABW supporter Cathy Wright, will raise funds for the The Mustard Seed of Red Deer, which serves the houseless…

JANUARY – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH | News | desertnews.com
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JANUARY – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH | News | desertnews.com

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Kern County Board of Supervisors will proclaim January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Kern County. Since 2012, the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking (KCAHT) has worked collaboratively to facilitate a comprehensive approach to combat Human Trafficking in Kern County through…

'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News
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'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News

Jan. 3—In observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, local governance and advocacy groups will host a series of events they believe will advance the public’s understanding of a complicated issue. “Human trafficking doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said Dustin Contreras, co-director of Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking, a local advocacy group composed of law…