Isolation

Isolation refers to the state of being alone or separated from others, either physically or socially. It can be a normal and healthy part of life, but it can also be experienced as a negative or distressing condition.

Prolonged isolation can have negative impacts on an individual’s mental and physical health, and it can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, and despair. It can also be a factor in the development of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

If you are feeling isolated or lonely, it is important to seek out social connections and support. This can include spending time with friends and family, joining clubs or groups that align with your interests, or participating in activities that you enjoy. It may also be helpful to seek support from a mental health professional, who can help you to cope with feelings of isolation and to find ways to connect with others.

 

 

Tarrant County 5 Stones September 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones September 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our September 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this September consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Carrie Grace, Executive Director of Freedom Shield Foundation, as she discussed the importance of self-care and avoiding burnout as service providers. Link to the recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/5OzWyCSuUHw…

Forced Labor Continues in Colorado, Years After Vote to End Prison Slavery  – Bolts
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Forced Labor Continues in Colorado, Years After Vote to End Prison Slavery  – Bolts

Throughout Abron Arrington’s decades-long incarceration in Colorado, he often found himself in solitary confinement—not because he was causing trouble, but simply because he refused to work. He didn’t see the point given he was paid 13 cents an hour and figured his time could be better spent learning physics. Before Arrington was incarcerated in 1989,…

Watch for the signs of human trafficking | READER COMMENTARY
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Watch for the signs of human trafficking | READER COMMENTARY

Ladies, men, teens, immigrants, divorcees – beware! The following description of domestic sex trafficking is factual and based on the course entitled “Recognizing Human Trafficking and Reporting Guidelines” offered by the Institute for Natural Resources that I took for credit to renew my nursing license in 2021. For me, it raises questions: Could any of…

How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?
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How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?

A story centered upon the gritty world of child sex trafficking is among the highest profile films this summer — coming in second in Box Office returns this week. Sound of Freedom stars Jim Caviezel—best known for his role in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Based on a true story, Sound of Freedom follows U.S. Department of Homeland Security…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 5: Groomed short film by Travis Plunkett
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 5: Groomed short film by Travis Plunkett

https://youtu.be/_4lamxNDeC4 Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning Today, we spend a couple of minutes catching up on what’s happening and then we do a watchalong of a short film called GROOMED, by Travis Plunkett.  If you’d like to watch the film BEFORE I start talking, here’s the place to do…

Government, Civil Society & Scientology Combating Human Trafficking in South Africa: Some Challenges and Efforts in 2023
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Government, Civil Society & Scientology Combating Human Trafficking in South Africa: Some Challenges and Efforts in 2023

Glory Matipile is featured in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network. Scientology and its members are more and more involved in fighting human trafficking in different ways. Human Righs education and collaborative skills are key. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Scientology and its members are more and more involved…

Forced labour: avoiding the risk in international trade
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Forced labour: avoiding the risk in international trade

The European Commission has proposed banning all products made using forced labour from the EU market, whether produced domestically or imported. If the proposal introduced in late 2022 comes into force, it will impact many labour-intensive industries and related foreign trade and investment worldwide, creating new challenges for Chinese enterprises trading with Europe. Several Western…

What to watch for: Signs of human trafficking could be right in front of you
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What to watch for: Signs of human trafficking could be right in front of you

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – For a problem that is growing in prevalence in Kentucky and across the country, there is still a lot that is misunderstood about human trafficking. “Folks literally think of the movie ‘Taken’ when they think about trafficking,” said Jani Lewis, executive director of Natalie’s Sisters, a faith-based nonprofit organization that serves…

How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.
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How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.

A young Colombian woman was told being an au pair was a “wonderful opportunity” in the United States — she could take classes and improve her English skills while working as a live-in nanny for an American family. However, after being matched with a family in Prince George’s County, the couple forced her to work…