Recommended

Recommended refers to something that is suggested or advised as being beneficial or advantageous. Recommendations may come from a variety of sources, such as experts, authorities, or peers, and may be based on a range of factors, such as research evidence, personal experience, or cultural values. Recommendations may be made in a wide range of contexts, such as health care, education, business, or personal relationships.

In some cases, recommendations may be formalized into policies, guidelines, or regulations that are designed to promote best practices or standards. For example, a medical organization may recommend specific treatments or procedures for a particular condition based on research evidence and clinical expertise. Similarly, a government agency may recommend certain safety regulations or environmental standards to protect public health and safety.

While recommendations are intended to be helpful and informative, they may also be subject to bias, error, or disagreement. It is important to consider the source and quality of the recommendation, as well as any potential conflicts of interest or limitations in the evidence. Ultimately, individuals must make their own decisions about whether or not to follow a particular recommendation based on their own values, priorities, and circumstances.

 

 

 

Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 12 Essential In-person Safety Tips (with 18 more for parents!)
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Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 12 Essential In-person Safety Tips (with 18 more for parents!)

People often fail to pay attention to their surroundings for various reasons, and the increasing prevalence of digital distractions is a significant contributing factor. The ubiquitous use of smartphones, coupled with the constant barrage of notifications, has created a culture of constant connectivity. Individuals may become engrossed in their devices, diverting their attention away from…

Fake overseas job recruitment scams lead to human trafficking traps for East Africa youth
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Fake overseas job recruitment scams lead to human trafficking traps for East Africa youth

On 23 May, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued an arrest warrant for Wycliffe Onguti Magara. Magara had been identified as the head of a local human trafficking network that recruits East Africans online with the promise of job opportunities in Southeast Asia. But once they arrive, victims are forced to work for cybercrime…

For Virginia survivors, the scars of human trafficking may include a criminal record they can’t erase
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For Virginia survivors, the scars of human trafficking may include a criminal record they can’t erase

After that, rape became a regular part of her life. But landlords and employers don’t see the years Holmes spent as a human trafficking victim. They just see the litany of charges — including identity theft and drug possession — that came about as a …

Mother, daughter racially profiled on Southwest Airlines flight to Denver, lawsuit alleges
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Mother, daughter racially profiled on Southwest Airlines flight to Denver, lawsuit alleges

DENVER — When Denver7 last checked in with Mary MacCarthy and her daughter nearly two years ago, they were still reeling from what happened after a Southwest Airlines flight to Denver. “We land at DIA. We cross from the plane onto the jet bridge, and we are immediately surrounded by two armed police,” MacCarthy told…

Task force seeks to raise human trafficking awareness
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Task force seeks to raise human trafficking awareness

Today is World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons, which aims to raise awareness about human trafficking and protecting victims.  “I think it’s really good that we can actually have a day that kinda draws attention to this issue of trafficking,” said Donita Stanage with the Human Trafficking Task Force of Garland County. The task…

Human Trafficking: An American Tradition of Silence
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Human Trafficking: An American Tradition of Silence

In the hushed corners of our society, a sinister industry flourishes, largely hidden and unspoken of. It’s an issue so shocking and perplexing that people tend to ignore it when brought to light. This is the pandemic of sex trafficking and child sex trafficking. One might presume that in a civilized, developed nation like the…

Can We All Agree that Child Trafficking is Wrong and Evil?
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Can We All Agree that Child Trafficking is Wrong and Evil?

You would think that amidst countless disagreements between the Left and the Right, one vital area might see agreement: the welfare of children. You also would think that both sides would concur that luring children, grabbing them off the street, or snatching them at the border by those who sell them into sexual slavery, is…

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…

Grand Jury Report on Human Sex Trafficking Calls for Increased Resources, Shared Data | The Capistrano Dispatch
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Grand Jury Report on Human Sex Trafficking Calls for Increased Resources, Shared Data | The Capistrano Dispatch

More funding and collaboration is needed to bolster the county’s agencies and stakeholders in combatting human sex trafficking, the Orange County Grand Jury concluded in its latest report published this month. Prior to releasing its findings, the group conducted extensive interviews with county officials, social service personnel and subject matter experts in addition to reviewing…