Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any non-consensual sexual act or behavior, including rape, sexual coercion, and sexual harassment. It is a serious crime that can have severe physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for survivors.

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. It is important to remember that survivors of sexual assault are never to blame for the abuse they have experienced, and that it is never their fault.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, it is important to seek help and support. This can include talking to a trusted friend or family member, seeking counseling or therapy, and contacting local authorities or organizations that provide support for survivors of sexual assault. It is also important to remember that it is never too late to seek help and that it is possible to heal and recover from the experience of sexual assault.

 

 

State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation
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State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation

ByBilly Joe Cain

Seeking information on human trafficking training? PBJ Learning recommends Human Trafficking Essentials, where you can earn your Certificate of Mastery in less than an hour. The below information is reprinted from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and…

Bill would require testing of an untold number of rape kits from human trafficking victims in Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal
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Bill would require testing of an untold number of rape kits from human trafficking victims in Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The following article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content-sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for free republication by other news outlets as it is owned by WEWS in Cleveland. Ohio doesn’t have a requirement to test rape kits when investigating human…

“Sugar dating” and “sugaring”
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“Sugar dating” and “sugaring”

ByBilly Joe Cain

This article is reprinted from The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) Dangers of “sugar dating” and “sugaring,” explained By: Jake Roberson, September 25, 2019  What is “sugar dating”? And how exactly does it relate to “sugaring”? Does it have anything to do with these “sugar babies” and “sugar daddies” you keep hearing about? Is…

Sex trafficking in North Texas: How it hides in plain sight – WFAA.com
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Sex trafficking in North Texas: How it hides in plain sight – WFAA.com

ByEyes on Trafficking News

In August 2018, Wayne Bearden called the Plano Police Department to report a robbery at his house. When officers arrived at Bearden’s home to file a report, they noticed a few things. First, they saw that there were multiple guns in his house. Then, as they continued to investigate, they discovered that Bearden was a…

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Thank you, Amy [Solomon], for that kind introduction, and for your leadership of the Office of Justice Programs. And thank you to you and your team, Kris [Rose]. We would not be here today without the dedicated professionals of the Office for Victims of Crime and…

DOJ Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
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DOJ Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

ByEyes on Trafficking News

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC”) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa will join federal, state, and local communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services. This year’s observance takes place April 24-30…

What are the rights of LGBTQ children in Hungary?
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What are the rights of LGBTQ children in Hungary?

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Our member, Hintalovon, in Hungary, shares how misconceptions and ambiguity in legislation is affecting the rights of LGBTQ children. In Hungary, a 12 year old child can lawfully engage in sexual activities with anyone younger than 18. Once a child reaches the age of 14, he or she can have sex with anyone. Yet, sexual…

The Intersection of Immigration and Labor Trafficking with Professor Julie Dahlstrom
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The Intersection of Immigration and Labor Trafficking with Professor Julie Dahlstrom

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Listen here. In the third episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assaad and Christy Salzman interview Professor Julie Dahlstrom, the Director of the Immigrants’ Rights and Human Trafficking Program at Boston University School of Law. They talk about the intersection of immigration and human trafficking, specifically labor trafficking….

Women as Weapons of War: A Spectrum of Sexual Violence in Ukraine and Beyond
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Women as Weapons of War: A Spectrum of Sexual Violence in Ukraine and Beyond

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Another humanitarian crisis is developing in tandem with the extraordinary number of Ukrainians fleeing their country; traffickers, pimps and other exploiters from the surrounding countries are targeting Ukrainian women and girls. In addition to raising awareness of the various forms of exploitation, governments must do more to hold the traffickers and sex buyers accountable. Read…