Trauma

Trauma is a psychological or emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event, such as a natural disaster, an accident, or a act of violence. Trauma can affect individuals, families, and communities, and can have both short-term and long-term effects. Symptoms of trauma can include shock, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Trauma can also have physical effects, such as increased heart rate or blood pressure. The treatment of trauma often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and support from family and friends.

 

 

Bismarck woman shares her story of human trafficking, hopes to help others
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Bismarck woman shares her story of human trafficking, hopes to help others

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Human trafficking is called the “modern day slavery.” It involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to make another person work or engage in sex, and it happens in North Dakota. The North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force has worked to help more than 650 victims of human trafficking since 2016….

Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 1
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Human Trafficking: A Look Inside “The Life,” part 1

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) – Human trafficking is a real issue happening across the country, including Wisconsin. However, most people don’t notice it even when it’s happening right in front of them. In all 72 counties of Wisconsin is another world unseen by most with the worst to offer. It’s known as “The Life.” “The Life,…

New laws set to go into effect January 1
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New laws set to go into effect January 1

New laws set to go into effect January 1 Published 4:22 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022 NASHVILLE — A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on January 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used…

New State Laws Take Effect Jan. 1
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New State Laws Take Effect Jan. 1

A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on Jan. 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used for agriculture production, including building materials, repair services, and labor, among other expenses used in agriculture production. The tax reduction…

Tharros Place opening soon to help survivors of human trafficking
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Tharros Place opening soon to help survivors of human trafficking

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Right now there are about 15 kids that have been trafficked going through juvenile court in Chatham County. However, there is no safe place for them to go and get the help they need. This is set to change soon. These kids are the most difficult population to place in a…

IOM and Microsoft release first-ever differentially private synthetic dataset to counter human trafficking
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IOM and Microsoft release first-ever differentially private synthetic dataset to counter human trafficking

Microsoft is home to a diverse team of researchers focused on supporting a healthy global society, including finding ways technology can address human rights problems affecting the most vulnerable populations around the world. With a multi-disciplinary background in human-computer interaction, data science, and the social sciences, the research team partners with community, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations…

Advocates, law enforcement push to educate public on human trafficking as response efforts evolve
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Advocates, law enforcement push to educate public on human trafficking as response efforts evolve

Kuykendall shared her story at a Bay Area human trafficking awareness and prevention event hosted by the Houston Airport System Nov. 4, part of renewed efforts by activists and law enforcement agencies to amplify signs of the crime and methods for preventing it. Human trafficking is the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or sex…

Bringing awareness to human trafficking
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Bringing awareness to human trafficking

HENDERSON — Whether through her work as a founder of the local nonprofit Gang Free Inc. or serving as a Henderson city councilwoman, Melissa Elliott has become one of the most publicly visible figures in the area when it comes to raising awareness for issues that impact disadvantaged communities especially. With a reputation for outspokenness,…

Home Office unlawfully detains survivor of sexual exploitation
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Home Office unlawfully detains survivor of sexual exploitation

Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to protect the human rights of victims and survivors. They are active in the United Kingdom, United States, Cambodia, Norway, Australia, Ethiopia and Uganda. Their multi-disciplinary model is based on four pillars: preventing exploitation; rescuing victims; restoring lives;…

Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock
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Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock

Survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking may only be able to answer these questions years or decades after the abuse occurred, experts say. But the clock is running. In Washington state, trafficking victims have just three years to seek civil compensation for the crimes and damage suffered. And then the door closes. The time…