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.

 

 

House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill
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House must act on stalled human trafficking bill – The Hill

Last week as we wrapped up the historic celebration of Juneteenth, the day Union soldiers announced the ending of chattel slavery, in Galveston, Texas, the exploitation of human beings is still in existence, and resources to help remedy the situation continue to stall.  The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022…

Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads

Part 1: What is human trafficking? Watch related video here. Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. It’s a global issue, and Hampton Roads is not immune. The Polaris Project says 25 million people are being trafficked worldwide. A fraction of those victims are either trafficked through our…

On women's rights, West takes a backward step, and India shows the way
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On women's rights, West takes a backward step, and India shows the way

At a time of distressing furore on social media and the streets against the near-total bans on abortion in the West, India’s generous stance on the termination of pregnancy is a comforting sanctum. Coupled with the moratorium on commercial surrogacy and the proposal to equalise men’s and women’s ages at marriage, India is positioned securely…

Human Sex Trafficking in the Bakken | Regional News | willistonherald.com – Williston Daily Herald
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Human Sex Trafficking in the Bakken | Regional News | willistonherald.com – Williston Daily Herald

Human Trafficking has become a master disguise, yet, daily happens right in plain sight. Sometimes the blindness is willful, as people look away from something they may not want to be involved with. The problem of human trafficking was discussed in detail at the 2nd Annual Bakken Human Trafficking Summit in Watford City. “I was…

Winnipeg man arrested in human trafficking investigation gets 3 years in jail – CBC.ca
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Winnipeg man arrested in human trafficking investigation gets 3 years in jail – CBC.ca

A 33-year-old Winnipeg man who was arrested last year after a two-year police investigation into human trafficking has now been sentenced to three years in jail —  one of the first lengthy sentences for the charge in Manitoba, Winnipeg police say. The investigation began in 2019 into a person who police believed was recruiting young women to…

Why don’t people being trafficked just leave?
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Why don’t people being trafficked just leave?

When first hearing about human trafficking, many people ask this question: “if people being trafficked are not physically restrained, why don’t they just leave?” The answer requires a compassionate and nuanced understanding of the multi-faceted nature of exploitation. Although the majority of trafficking survivors have not ever been chained up or kept locked in a…

‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s Nephew, Benjamin Brown Spills Dark Secrets
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‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s Nephew, Benjamin Brown Spills Dark Secrets

Benjamin Brown is a TikTok comedian who also happens to be Sister Wives star, Kody Brown’s nephew. He recently opened up about being raised in the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) and on the Brown family ranch in Wyoming. In the interview, Benajmin revealed some dark secrets about life on the compound which included child abuse,…

Whatever the panic, girls are always victims
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Whatever the panic, girls are always victims

PBJ Learning note: Male victims of trafficking and abuse are VERY real and are, in many instances, forgotten or discarded. The title here seems dismissive of their reality, which we do NOT agree with. The article covers important issues that need to be discussed, so please accept our apologies for this being, in any way,…

World Cup 2026: An Opportunity to Lead on Human Trafficking
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World Cup 2026: An Opportunity to Lead on Human Trafficking

Hosting the World Cup is a chance for cities and nations to showcase unique assets, build civic pride and create economic opportunity. It is also a significant opportunity for those same cities, now under a powerful global microscope, to become leaders in the fight to reduce and prevent human trafficking. With just a few short…

Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigating human trafficking reports at Akron tent city – Akron Beacon Journal
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Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigating human trafficking reports at Akron tent city – Akron Beacon Journal

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating “suspected sexual offenses and human trafficking violations” at a homeless tent village in Akron that the city is trying to get shut down. Sage Lewis, the private property owner and homeless advocate who facilitates the encampment, said he’s not aware of human trafficking going on at the…