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Sexual violence is any form of sexual activity that is imposed upon a person without their consent. It can take many forms, including rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other types of sexual abuse. Sexual violence is a serious and widespread problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
Sexual violence is a violation of human rights and is strictly prohibited by law in many countries. It can cause serious physical and psychological harm to victims and can have long-lasting effects on their well-being.
To address sexual violence, it is important to support and empower survivors and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. It is also important to educate individuals about healthy relationships and consent, and to work to create a culture that does not tolerate sexual violence. This may involve efforts to change societal attitudes and norms, as well as efforts to strengthen laws and policies that protect against sexual violence.
Are you or someone you know experiencing domestic abuse? Navigating the route to receive help can be a daunting task. Perhaps you’d like the information to local resources to be able to further assist someone in need. In Southeastern Wisconsin, community agencies, nonprofits, and programs are available to assist you or your loved one’s path…
Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. Published 4:28 pm Friday, February 3, 2023 The United Against Human Trafficking Coalition in Calcasieu Parish met for a special forum this week in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The topic of discussion: how to decrease demand. “Just like any business, if you stop…
Jan. 11—LEWISTON — Gathered at Dufresne Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, nearly 100 people huddled against the cold, shivered and heard some hard truths about human trafficking. It’s not just for far-flung countries or major U.S. cities anymore, they were told. It’s happening here. Over the past year, Safe Voices alone has served more than 100…
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In recognition of this, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF) are debunking myths about human trafficking, to help increase awareness of the problem. “Human trafficking impacts communities across the state and country, and it’s important for people to know the facts,” said…
Stacy Ziebell, program manager of the Countywide Coordination Team in Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, appeared on the Jan. 25 episode of the “County Conversation” podcast. The topic was human trafficking – a timely one since January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. However, according to the Polaris Project, human trafficking is a year-round problem. In…
A teenager said she was drugged, sexually assaulted and trafficked after meeting a stranger on social media. She’s one of the thousands of victims targeted across the country each year with cases happening behind closed doors in cities and small towns. The NBC10 Investigators spoke with the mother of the teen who survived this horrific…
Human trafficking happens right here in Connecticut. In 2021, the Department of Family and Children received 241 reports of child trafficking in Connecticut. Since its inception in 2007, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 508 human trafficking cases involving Connecticut victims. And between the years of 2016 and 2021, Connecticut logged 456 arrests for human…
Preble Street will be increasing services, outreach and solutions to help fight human trafficking, thanks to a three-year, $2.5 million grant awarded in coordination with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Pine Tree Legal Assistance. The funding, from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, will help provide training to law enforcement agencies, service providers and communities to better understand human trafficking, U.S. protections, and…
Over the past few days, people have noticed bright yellow stickers in the bathrooms of United Supermarkets and United fuel stations in Amarillo. The bright blue and yellow stickers say “Get HELP, Get Out.” As they have for the past three years, United Supermarkets place the stickers in bathrooms as part of Texas Blue Sand…
Over the past few days, people have noticed bright yellow stickers in the bathrooms of United Supermarkets and United fuel stations in Amarillo. The bright blue and yellow stickers say “Get HELP, Get Out.” As they have for the past three years, United Supermarkets place the stickers in bathrooms as part of Texas Blue Sand…
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