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.

 

 

New Beginnings program offers some survivors a fresh start
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New Beginnings program offers some survivors a fresh start

HELENA — Through the doors of Associated Dermatology and Skin Care Clinic of Helena, some survivors find a new start. The clinic’s New Beginnings program offers free removal of radiation tattoos used for cancer treatment and human trafficking brand tattoos. The program is offered by American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery physicians across the…

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces statewide human trafficking prevention education initiative
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces statewide human trafficking prevention education initiative

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the launch of “TraffickProofSC,” a statewide human trafficking prevention education initiative. Officials described TraffickProofSC as the overarching prevention education initiative that will begin with a four-part curriculum specifically for high school students. Wilson announced the initiative Friday alongside SCETV Interim President and CEO Stephanie Cook, Ph.d.,…

Santa Clarita Unit – SCV Human Trafficking Prevention Summit (3 CEU) on September 29
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Santa Clarita Unit – SCV Human Trafficking Prevention Summit (3 CEU) on September 29

This is a hybrid event but CEUs will only be granted for those who attend in person.  Please join the Santa Clarita Valley Human Trafficking Task Force, Santa Clarita NASW, College of the Canyons, Henry Mayo Hospital, Child and Family Center, Zoe, Saving Innocence, and Higher Ground in the SCV Human Trafficking Summit on September…

A trafficking hotline could be forced to report to police. Victims may stop calling, advocates say.
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A trafficking hotline could be forced to report to police. Victims may stop calling, advocates say.

The first few times she made the call, Aubree Alles hung up without saying a word. She learned the number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline sometime in the decade she calls “hell” — the years she was sold for sex by a woman who had promised her friendship and a place to stay. From…

Sound of Freedom – powerful film brings awareness to the horror of human trafficking
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Sound of Freedom – powerful film brings awareness to the horror of human trafficking

Editor’s note: this is a look at the American media culture surrounding the movie, Sound of Freedom. “God’s children are not for sale,” actor Jim Caviezel states in his portrayal of federal agent Tim Ballard in the newly released movie Sound of Freedom. The quote has quickly begun to spread on social media by those…

Tarrant County 5 Stones June 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones June 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our June 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this June consisted of some law enforcement updates and then a panel discussion of how trafficking and trauma interrelate.  Experts on the panel included Rev. Yevette Christy,  Servant-Survivor; Heather’Amelia Johnson, LPC; Mridu Adhikari, MSW; and Carolina Utz, CSC,…

60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president
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60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president

PETALING JAYA: As of this year, Malaysia has been upgraded to the Tier 2 Watchlist in the US State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, after making significant efforts to stem human trafficking. “The government identified 180 confirmed trafficking victims – 36 exploited in sex trafficking and 144 exploited in forced labour – among 510…

Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation
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Empowering service providers to overcome biases and uplift the well-being of boys and young men affected by sexual exploitation

In an ideal world, all young people should have access to safe environments and connections with supportive individuals who prioritize their health and well-being. These spaces would allow them to freely express themselves and pursue their aspirations. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the reality. Many young individuals, especially boys and young men, who have experienced or…

Human Trafficking Awareness Event Sheds Light on Dark Issue
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Human Trafficking Awareness Event Sheds Light on Dark Issue

Beacon Bags, in partnership with Cornwall Police Services and Victim Services, held an information session at Cornwall Pentecostal Church on human trafficking in Ontario. The event was open to the public and livestreamed on the Beacon Bags Facebook page. Human trafficking is a crime where traffickers exploit and profit from adults and children by coercing…

A journalist’s guide to interviewing trafficking survivors
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A journalist’s guide to interviewing trafficking survivors

Finally, you need to teach them how to behave in front of journalists. Journalists are always working. They’ll turn on the microphone, you talk, they turn it off, and then say: ‘oh, let me ask you about this other thing.’ Then they start getting more information out of you. Survivors should know that anything they…