Justice

Justice is the concept of fairness and moral righteousness. It is often associated with the idea of upholding the law and ensuring that individuals are treated equally and with dignity. In a legal context, justice involves the fair and impartial administration of laws, as well as the punishment of those who break the law. In a broader sense, justice can also refer to a state of moral or political fairness and equality. The pursuit of justice is a fundamental value in many societies, and is seen as essential for upholding the rule of law and promoting a just and fair society.

LISTEN: Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos on advocating for migrant farmworkers’ rights
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LISTEN: Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos on advocating for migrant farmworkers’ rights

Dr. Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss why we must advocate for better workplace conditions for the people who grow our food.  Iglesias-Ríos, researcher at the University of Michigan and a co-investigator of the Michigan Farmworker Project, also talks about being raised by two strong women, her winding…

Internet Safety Month: New Reports, New Resources, and Actions You Can Take – Engage Together
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Internet Safety Month: New Reports, New Resources, and Actions You Can Take – Engage Together

June is Internet Safety Month, and with youth being out of school, at home, and online more often, we urge you to become aware of dangers facing kids and teens online as well as how you can address the topic of online safety with the youth in your life. At the end of May, which…

Texas migrant deaths: Four more arrested in alleged human trafficking operation that left 53 dead
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Texas migrant deaths: Four more arrested in alleged human trafficking operation that left 53 dead

Four Mexican citizens were arrested in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found abandoned last year inside a tractor-trailer in the scorching heat in San Antonio, Texas, federal prosecutors said Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of the shocking discovery. The Justice Department said the suspects knew the trailer’s air-conditioning unit was malfunctioning and would not…

Arizona legislators push human trafficking awareness
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Arizona legislators push human trafficking awareness

(The Center Square) – Arizona legislators Sen. Frank Carroll, R-Surprise and House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu, are promoting the documentary “Sound of Freedom” as an extension of their campaign against human trafficking. “Sound of Freedom” is produced by Angel Studios, a Christian streaming company known for producing “The Chosen” and “Tuttle Twins” series. Set for release…

Organ harvesting: How Daniel di organ harvesting victim & family dey live in fear of revenge – BBC News Pidgin
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Organ harvesting: How Daniel di organ harvesting victim & family dey live in fear of revenge – BBC News Pidgin

Article information Author, Mark Lobel, Kate West and Melanie Stewart-Smith Role, File on 4 27 June 2023 Di decision of one man wey dey experience tough time to waka go one police station near Heathrow Airport, go lead to UK first prosecution of human trafficking for organ removal. Di Metropolitan Police team don give di…

“Slavery is slavery.” PBJ’s PREVENTucation video celebrating anti-slavery pioneers!
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“Slavery is slavery.” PBJ’s PREVENTucation video celebrating anti-slavery pioneers!

Here’s to the fearless advocates. The relentless fighters. The champions against human trafficking. The unsung heroes in the shadows. They are the ones who perceive the world through a different lens. They reject the confines of societal norms and regulations. They challenge the status quo with unwavering determination. Their voices may be quoted, opinions disputed,…

Where can I watch “Sound of Freedom?” Showtimes for the movie about human trafficking based upon Tim Ballard can be found here.
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Where can I watch “Sound of Freedom?” Showtimes for the movie about human trafficking based upon Tim Ballard can be found here.

Editor’s note: we have not watched the movie as of this printing; all this information is pulled from various sources as a resource for you, our reader. Sound of Freedom: A Powerful Film Exposing Child Trafficking Introduction The buzz is growing for Sound of Freedom, an upcoming nationwide release from Angel Studios, known for their…

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…

PBJ Learning contributes to the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s Submission to the U.S. Department of State for the 2023 Trafficking In Persons Report
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PBJ Learning contributes to the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s Submission to the U.S. Department of State for the 2023 Trafficking In Persons Report

Through their survey of 70 organizations across the country, the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance identified both critical findings regarding the overall state of survivor service provision within America and areas for improvement within the anti-trafficking field. Download here. Submitted February 1, 2023 by the National Trafficking Sheltered AllianceCompiled by Anna Hagenbuch, Membership Program ManagerDesigned by…

Q&A: California’s uninterrupted history of slavery
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Q&A: California’s uninterrupted history of slavery

Slavery is often associated with the South. A new book shifts the narrative West. “California, a Slave State,” details 250 years of slavery and slave revolts in California. KPBS reporter Katie Hyson spoke with the book’s author, Jean Pfaelzer, a public historian and University of Delaware professor, about slavery throughout the state’s history, and how…