Survivor

Being a human trafficking survivor means that a person has been subjected to human trafficking and has managed to escape or be rescued from their traffickers. Human trafficking is a crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor, sexual exploitation, or other purposes.

Survivors of human trafficking have often experienced extreme physical, psychological, and emotional abuse. They may have been forced to work long hours in dangerous or exploitative conditions, or they may have been subjected to sexual violence and coercion.

The trauma and experiences of human trafficking can have long-term effects on survivors. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. They may also face challenges related to their physical health, legal status, and social integration.

Recovering from human trafficking can be a long and difficult process. Survivors may need access to specialized services, such as mental health care, legal assistance, and social support, in order to heal and rebuild their lives.

Overall, being a human trafficking survivor means surviving a devastating and violent crime, and it involves overcoming many challenges and obstacles on the road to recovery and healing.

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 10: Learn how we fill the Knowledge Vault with WordPress, CyberSEO, TaxoPress, JetPack, and more
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 10: Learn how we fill the Knowledge Vault with WordPress, CyberSEO, TaxoPress, JetPack, and more

Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning Today we celebrate the Knowledge Vault and I show you the “Behind the screens” of how a regular article on human trafficking from a news source gets added to the KV, and all the details on how I make it happen.  I explain the…

‘Human traffickers don’t care what you look like’
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‘Human traffickers don’t care what you look like’

Human trafficking in real life isn’t what movies make it out to be. There’s no superhero coming to save the day dramatically. It doesn’t just happen in foreign countries, it happens in the United States. It just doesn’t happen in big cities, it happens in communities like Fort Morgan and Brush, too. Anyone can become…

Documentary highlighting human trafficking in North Carolina to be released in September
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Documentary highlighting human trafficking in North Carolina to be released in September

by: Melinda Sampson, NC Stop Human Trafficking Posted: Sep 13, 2023 / 04:22 PM EDT WINTERVILLE, N.C. — A documentary film will be screened at Pitt Community College this month featuring survivors of sex and labor trafficking telling their stories along with North Carolinian anti-human trafficking experts outlining vulnerabilities of human trafficking and indicators of…

Human trafficking: Health care workers can be the first line of defense
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Human trafficking: Health care workers can be the first line of defense

Human trafficking cases have continued to rise in Texas since 2007. In 2020, a statewide survey by the Texas human trafficking council recorded the highest number of arrests related to human trafficking, with the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area accounting for 35% of the state’s commercial sexual exploitation cases. And these numbers only continue to rise….

Revealing the Horrific Truths About the Human Trafficking in Texas
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Revealing the Horrific Truths About the Human Trafficking in Texas

Founded in 2017, Abilene, Texas based Beyond Trafficking is a faith-based organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating Texans about human trafficking, as well as providing assistance to survivors through intensive care management. This care includes therapy services, counseling, crisis intervention, long-term and short-term housing, legal services, medical and dental care, clothing and hygiene provisions,…

Church of England substantiates abuse allegations against prominent youth ministry founder
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Church of England substantiates abuse allegations against prominent youth ministry founder

An internal investigation by the Church of England has substantiated allegations of abuse of power and spiritual abuse against prominent youth ministry leader Mike Pilavachi. The National Safeguarding Team and the diocese of St. Albans conducted the investigation into Pilavachi, former leader of the ministry Soul Survivor, who was accused of “inappropriate intimate relationships” and…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 9: Texas Rideshare Driver Course, What is “One Generation?”, Getting Started with One Generation
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 9: Texas Rideshare Driver Course, What is “One Generation?”, Getting Started with One Generation

Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning This week, I’ve worked with a number of “new to VR” people and so I wanted to honor them with a place to go to gather some initial information, and I’ve also been working on the Texas Rideshare Driver course, so we’ll show you…

Wichita runner raises awareness for human trafficking prevention
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Wichita runner raises awareness for human trafficking prevention

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Tony Brown started his running journey on Sept. 1 to raise awareness to end human trafficking. Brown even received a proclamation from Governor Laura Kelly. He will run 178 miles from Topeka to Wichita into a 5K called “Race 4 Freedom” hosted by ICTSOS. ICTSOS is a non-profit that provides sex…

Local organizations support sex trafficking victims, survivors
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Local organizations support sex trafficking victims, survivors

Several organizations offer help to those affected by sex trafficking. Here are four organizations that offer support and resources in the Las Vegas Valley. The Cupcake Girls is a national organization serving people in 36 states. One of two physical branches in the country is located in Las Vegas. More than 100 people are supported…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 8: HTE: Chapter 2: Prevalence, “What is Human Trafficking?” blog on Radical Empathy, Discussion about creating an online safety course for the game industry
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 8: HTE: Chapter 2: Prevalence, “What is Human Trafficking?” blog on Radical Empathy, Discussion about creating an online safety course for the game industry

Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning Today, we go over the Prevalence of Human Trafficking, from Chapter 2 of Human Trafficking Essentials. We go over the interactive sections and I share some of the “why” the course is written and designed the way it is. Our second section is a…