Media

Media refers to the various forms of communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, that are used to convey information and entertainment to the public. Media can play a powerful role in shaping people’s attitudes, beliefs, and behavior, and can have a significant impact on society. Media outlets are typically owned and controlled by private companies or individuals, and can be subject to various forms of regulation and censorship. The media landscape is constantly evolving, with the rise of digital technologies and social media platforms leading to new ways of accessing and sharing information.

 

 

5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

Rotarians learn about combating human traficking – Camden News
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Rotarians learn about combating human traficking – Camden News

Shawnee Cooper, of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS), spoke to the Camden Rotary club on Tuesday, Feb. 21, about the group’s efforts to bring awareness to sex trafficking. “We have a problem. It’s a $150 billion industry, second only to drug trafficking. Drugs you sell once; a human you can sell over and…

School District Hosts S.O.S.- Student Online Safety Town Hall – Plant City Observer
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School District Hosts S.O.S.- Student Online Safety Town Hall – Plant City Observer

Parents should be knowledgeable about who their students are talking with online. Parents have reason to be concerned. Florida is one of the top three states in the nation in reported cases of human trafficking every year. That’s not a difficult statistic to believe. More than 200 people suspected of sex trafficking, prostitution and solicitation…

Los Angeles Official Urges City to Investigate Trafficked Homeless Youth – The Epoch Times
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Los Angeles Official Urges City to Investigate Trafficked Homeless Youth – The Epoch Times

Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park recently urged city departments to take measures to investigate and provide updated data on human trafficking among homeless youth, citing a 2016 Loyola University New Orleans study that found 10 percent of homeless youth in L.A. are involved in trafficking. Park, who represents the city’s 11th District, from the west…

We all have a role to play in prevention of human trafficking, says Joy Smith – Winnipeg Sun
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We all have a role to play in prevention of human trafficking, says Joy Smith – Winnipeg Sun

After more than a quarter-century of battling human trafficking in Canada, Joy Smith has seen and heard it all. She’s seen and heard enough. At the national launch of an awareness and education campaign two years in the making at Winnipeg Police Service headquarters on Wednesday, which is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Smith implored people…

Talk About It: February 22 Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – VicPD.ca
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Talk About It: February 22 Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – VicPD.ca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM6WqlF25BY Home/News Releases/Talk About It: February 22 Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Victoria, BC – February 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and VicPD is asking Victoria and Esquimalt residents to talk about it. Police-reported incidents of human trafficking have been steadily increasing over the past 10 years. In…

5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

Human trafficking tactics steadily growing online – CTV News
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Human trafficking tactics steadily growing online – CTV News

A Canadian youth advocacy group is raising awareness of the realities of human trafficking and how easily children and youth can be made victims in the digital age. Human trafficking operations can target people of all ages for various reasons, however the most common form in Canada is sexual exploitation, particularly among young women and…

‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories
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‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories

Editor’s note: this article is presented for your research into Satanic Panic. Melvin Quinney’s recent exoneration wasn’t widely publicized, but we should all take notice. Convicted in 1991 of sexually abusing his 9-year-old son as the leader of a satanic cult, the San Antonio man was declared innocent last week by the Texas Court of…

Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg
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Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police, Manitoba RCMP and the Joy Smith Foundation are urging Manitobans to look for — and report — signs of human trafficking. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Wednesday, police, alongside their counterparts across the country, have launched an awareness campaign with the goal of helping keep youth from being lured into…