Sister

A sister is a female sibling. She is someone who shares a common parent or parents with you. Siblings are considered family members and can have a strong bond, especially if they grow up together. The relationship between sisters can be close and supportive or it can be strained, but most often it is a combination of both.

Sisters can be different in many ways, such as personality, interests, and abilities, but their shared experiences and family history often create a unique bond. Having a sister can bring joy, comfort, and a lifelong friend, and can also provide a support system during difficult times.

A sister organization refers to a non-profit or other type of organization that has a similar mission or purpose to another organization, but operates independently and separately. Sister organizations may share a similar history, have common goals, or work in the same field, but they may have different management, funding sources, and geographic focus.

Sister organizations may collaborate on projects, share resources or expertise, or work together on advocacy or policy efforts, but each organization has its own governance structure, leadership, and funding sources.

The term “sister organization” is often used to refer to organizations that share a common mission and have a relationship of support, cooperation, and mutual respect, but operate as separate entities.

In the context of human trafficking, “sister” can refer to a fellow victim who has been trafficked along with the individual. Traffickers often use tactics of manipulation and control to isolate victims and create a sense of dependence. As a result, individuals who have been trafficked may form close relationships with each other, which can provide comfort and support in the face of trauma and exploitation.

Having a “sister” in this context can be both a source of strength and a source of vulnerability. These relationships can help individuals cope with the trauma of trafficking and provide a sense of community and belonging. However, these relationships can also be used by traffickers to manipulate and control the victims.

It is important for individuals who have been trafficked to receive support and resources that address the trauma and exploitation they have experienced, and for service providers to be sensitive to the complexities of these relationships and provide appropriate support.

 

 

 

Human trafficking abolitionist Jaco Booyens says porn feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation
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Human trafficking abolitionist Jaco Booyens says porn feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation

Editor’s note: we do not promote “abolition”; we are presenting this for your information about cultural views in America. Anti-human trafficking activist Jaco Booyens said Saturday that the pornography industry fuels the exploitation and abuse of children. “Take personal accountability. Understand that pornography feeds the climb of child sexual exploitation,” Booyens said in an interview…

Tarrant County 5 Stones April 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones April 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our April 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this April consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Mary Ann Contreras, RN with JPS Health Network. Mary Ann discussed the intersection between intimate partner violence and trafficking. Here is the…

The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt
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The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt

Editor’s note: we present this article as a view of our current political / cultural climate. We acknowledge the reality of documented Satanic Ritual Abuse as well as the effects of “Satanic Panic.” Please research all these topics thoroughly. Satan Wants You has its Canadian premiere April 27 at the Hot Docs Film Festival in…

Inside the Government’s Failing Program to Protect Farmworkers
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Inside the Government’s Failing Program to Protect Farmworkers

Editor’s Note: This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting and was originally published by Investigate Midwest.   In early 2019 in Illinois, a farmworker, his wife and his son lived in a moldy house. Attempting to keep the winter cold at bay, he’d spray-foamed the windows shut. The toilet often malfunctioned. Unlike most farmworker housing,…

FG, Canada Strengthen Ties to Fight Human Trafficking Michael Olugbode in Abuja
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FG, Canada Strengthen Ties to Fight Human Trafficking Michael Olugbode in Abuja

The Nigerian Government and its Canadian counterpart on Tuesday vowed to scale up efforts at stemming the tide of trafficking in persons and migrants smuggling. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persona (NAPTIP) said both countries, through the technical partner, Ark Group, will promote projects to consolidate on the agency’s past achievements,…

Human Trafficking Prevention Month, survivor speaks
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Human Trafficking Prevention Month, survivor speaks

CBS DETROIT – Human Trafficking Prevention Month is coming to close. However, bringing those victims stories to light doesn’t end. “They come from all over just to be in the presence of other survivors,” says Alice Jay, the founder of Sister Survivors, a trafficking support organization. Once a month, Jay holds a gathering with a…

Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse
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Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse

In a June 2020 Mexican Senate bulletin, Congresswoman Verónica Beatriz Juárez Piña said that Mexico was exporting 60% of child pornography worldwide and that the rate had shot up to 73% during the lockdowns. According to UNICEF, child pornography is one of the most lucrative businesses in the world after drug trafficking, with earnings estimated…

Candlelight vigil brings awareness to human trafficking in Genesee County
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Candlelight vigil brings awareness to human trafficking in Genesee County

FLINT, MI — January was Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about the issue. But the work to stop human trafficking never ends. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, to honor the end of the month, GHOST (Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team) and the Genesee County Human Trafficking Taskforce, in…

New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner
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New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner

This story is being published through a partnership between the Mercury and the Medill News Service. Tricia Obester, an elementary school teacher and mother of a high school freshman, knew fentanyl overdoses were a national crisis. She was also aware that nationally some students were taking drugs. What she didn’t realize was how young some…