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.

 

 

 

The Hidden Abuse Behind Those Spam Texts You're Getting – Slate Magazine
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The Hidden Abuse Behind Those Spam Texts You're Getting – Slate Magazine

Editor’s note: PLEASE TELL YOUR PARENTS OR ELDERLY PERSONS YOU KNOW. Their savings might be at risk. Better to be safe and get educated about these types of scams. “Pig-butchering” online scams have grown from continued poverty and corruption. And they prey on our vulnerabilities. This specific type of labor trafficking essentially creates a Ponzi…

IJM Statement on 2022 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery
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IJM Statement on 2022 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery

New findings on the astounding increase in modern slavery—with more than 50 million people exploited in 2021—should be an urgent wake-up call to the world. As more and more children, women and men face violent abuse, we must all focus our efforts on solutions proven to reduce slavery. We are not powerless against the factors…

Report on Prison Labor: ‘Too Much Drudgery, Not Enough Opportunity’
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Report on Prison Labor: ‘Too Much Drudgery, Not Enough Opportunity’

Illustration by AK Rockefeller via Flickr. The ‘vast majority” of individuals incarcerated in state prisons are forced to work menial jobs for poverty-level pay, according to a new Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) policy brief. As a result, most leave prison poorly qualified to find a job in civilian society that will keep them out of…

Finally Gardner moves on motion to vacate wrongful conviction | Political Eye | stlamerican.com
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Finally Gardner moves on motion to vacate wrongful conviction | Political Eye | stlamerican.com

Last week, Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner finally moved forward with filing the necessary pleadings to right the wrongful conviction of Lamar Johnson. Johnson, who was convicted of murder in 1995, has a strong chance to be released under the new law passed by the Missouri Legislature last year.  Under the 2021 law, county prosecutors like Gardner were empowered…

Fifty million people now trapped in modern slavery in a 'surge of exploitation' – The Guardian
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Fifty million people now trapped in modern slavery in a 'surge of exploitation' – The Guardian

New estimates say the past five years has seen 10m more people enslaved and millions more children forced into early marriage Fifty million people around the world are trapped in modern slavery, either forced to work against their will or forced into a marriage, according to new global estimates, marking a significant rise over the…

Human Trafficking: U.S. Agencies' International Efforts to Fight a Global Problem | U.S. GAO
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Human Trafficking: U.S. Agencies' International Efforts to Fight a Global Problem | U.S. GAO

GAO-22-106029 Published: Sep 01, 2022. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 2022. Fast Facts Human trafficking victims are often held in slave-like conditions and forced to work in the sex trade or other servitude. One international organization estimated about 25 million people were trafficked in 2016. The U.S. seeks to combat trafficking. For example, the Departments of…

Fresno’s ‘Made For Them’ used human trafficking survivors’ services without pay or support: Audit
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Fresno’s ‘Made For Them’ used human trafficking survivors’ services without pay or support: Audit

An external audit of ‘Made For Them’ has found that the Fresno nonprofit sensationalized sex trafficking and used the services of survivors without paying them. The audit by human trafficking research group ‘The Avery Center’ started at about the same time as investigations by police, the state labor commissioner, and the IRS. All are investigating…

Abogada Julia Provides Consistent Education About Immigration Law Through Social Media
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Abogada Julia Provides Consistent Education About Immigration Law Through Social Media

Abogada Julia continues to grow her social media presence to provide education for all generations. MIAMI BEACH, FL, August 26, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Abogada Julia, an immigration lawyer based out of Miami Beach, Florida, continues to grow her social media presence to provide education for all generations. Utilizing Facebook and TikTok, her firm aims to…

Exposé: The Quiet Epidemic of 'Judicial Child Trafficking' in America – American Greatness
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Exposé: The Quiet Epidemic of 'Judicial Child Trafficking' in America – American Greatness

Parental alienation therapy teaches children that their alleged abuser, and they themselves, are the victims of “alienation” by the non-abusive parent. By Peter D’Abrosca  August 20, 2022 (original article) “We used to be cautious about alleging corruption in the court system, but after 16 years of doing this work, I can say that it’s almost like…