School

A school is an institution where students are educated and trained. Schools can be found at all levels of education, from early childhood education to post-secondary institutions. Schools typically offer a variety of academic and extracurricular programs, and are staffed by teachers, administrators, and other educators. The purpose of schools is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in life and to become productive members of society. Schools play a critical role in the development of children and young people, and are an important part of any community.

20-Year Jail Sentence for Sexual Violence Against a 16-Year-Old Girl
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20-Year Jail Sentence for Sexual Violence Against a 16-Year-Old Girl

It was 9:00 am, May 28, 2019. That morning, 16-year-old Sonia* was alone at home. She had just finished taking a bath when her grandfather, Allen*, walked into the living room, which was separated by a curtain from her bedroom. She could see through the curtain who had walked into the living room. It would…

From "grooming" to "child abduction": Right's accusations against LGBTQ advocates get even worse
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From "grooming" to "child abduction": Right's accusations against LGBTQ advocates get even worse

Last spring, as the right began using the word “grooming” as a slur against LGBTQ people and their allies, journalist Melissa Gira Grant noted at the New Republic that the word provided a way to “say both the quiet and the loud part.” Contorting a term long used to describe real instances of child sex…

Supporting investigative journalism to report on human trafficking – The Council of Europe
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Supporting investigative journalism to report on human trafficking – The Council of Europe

With the aim to support investigative journalism to tell fact-based, gender- sensitive and victim-oriented stories about human trafficking, 13 stories were published by local journalists and media reporters from North Macedonia. Supported by the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking in North Macedonia” this initiative assisted local media representatives…

New law fights human trafficking at California hotels and motels – KSBY
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New law fights human trafficking at California hotels and motels – KSBY

A new bill aimed at fighting human trafficking has been signed into law in California. The new law means hefty fines for hotel owners who suspect human trafficking is happening but don’t report it. “It will help incentivize businesses to not turn a blind eye to what’s happening underneath their noses,” said San Luis Obispo…

New law fights human trafficking at California hotels and motels
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New law fights human trafficking at California hotels and motels

A new bill aimed at fighting human trafficking has been signed into law in California. The new law means hefty fines for hotel owners who suspect human trafficking is happening but don’t report it. “It will help incentivize businesses to not turn a blind eye to what’s happening underneath their noses,” said San Luis Obispo…

New initiative aims to combat human trafficking in Mississippi
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New initiative aims to combat human trafficking in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Wednesday, Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced the launch of a new initiative, Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT). MBAT is a statewide initiative to raise awareness and empower Mississippi businesses to combat human trafficking. The initiative is open to any business, nonprofit organization, or association in the state that…

Together we are a special Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force – Lewiston Sun Journal
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Together we are a special Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force – Lewiston Sun Journal

I’m encouraged by the opportunity to write about human trafficking in previous articles and that many people have reached out with questions and suggestions. “What we do as individuals is important. What we do as individuals collectively is even more important.” Together we are a Special Task Force. The first question was, “How do I…

Gainesville Police: Two men charged with human trafficking at group home
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Gainesville Police: Two men charged with human trafficking at group home

Two men were charged with human trafficking at a group home on Tuesday after the victim was able to alert staff at the local library branch, court records show. Charged in the case are Justin Terrel Hoyt, 25, of Newberry, and Kevarius Nyrtell King, 20, of Gainesville. A report from the Gainesville Police Department states…

Together we are a special Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
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Together we are a special Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force

I’m encouraged by the opportunity to write about human trafficking in previous articles and that many people have reached out with questions and suggestions. “What we do as individuals is important. What we do as individuals collectively is even more important.” Together we are a Special Task Force. The first question was, “How do I…

India's Bonded Labour conundrum – Goa Chronicle
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India's Bonded Labour conundrum – Goa Chronicle

According to the Global Slavery Index 2018, 10 countries with the largest estimated absolute numbers of people in modern slavery include some of the world’s most populous were these 10 countries – India, China, Pakistan, North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, Indonesia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Russia, and the Philippines – account for 60 percent of…