Violence

Violence is the use of physical force or power to cause harm or damage. Violence can take many different forms, such as assault, rape, murder, or war. Violence can be committed by individuals, groups, or governments, and can be directed against oneself, other people, or property. Violence can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for victims, as well as for those who witness or perpetrate it. The prevention of violence and the promotion of peace are important goals in many societies.

Psychiatrists' Response to Human Trafficking: An Update – Psychiatric Times
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Psychiatrists' Response to Human Trafficking: An Update – Psychiatric Times

This article is an update to “Psychiatrists’ Response to Human Trafficking.” Human trafficking is defined as using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will.1 Minors involved in commercial sex are always considered trafficked under US federal law. The Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) Model illustrates the definition of…

IJM Receives Gift to Fight Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Honoring Retiring Bank of America Executive David G. Leitch
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IJM Receives Gift to Fight Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Honoring Retiring Bank of America Executive David G. Leitch

January 11, 2023, WASHINGTON D.C. — As International Justice Mission (IJM) recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we welcome a significant gift of $500,000 on behalf of retiring executive David G. Leitch from Bank of America to honor his dedication and years of service to the bank. These funds will go directly to IJM’s global fight…

KCPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement helps Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
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KCPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement helps Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

Abby Hoover Managing Editor The Kansas City, Mo., Police Department’s (KCPD) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad will be participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 9 through 13. During their routine random commercial vehicle inspections, officers will be disseminating informational materials provided by Truckers Against Trafficking trying to raise awareness about…

Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023
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Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, federal law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, FBI Portland Field Office, and Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Field Office join to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reaffirm their commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking. “Human trafficking devastates families and communities and preys on…

Milwaukeeans encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness for human trafficking – TMJ4
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Milwaukeeans encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness for human trafficking – TMJ4

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is encouraging all Milwaukeeans to join the Blue Campaign in #WearBlueDay. On Wednesday, Milwaukee citizens are being encouraged to wear blue to help raise awareness of human trafficking. “Awareness is only the first step,” OVP Director Ashanti Hamilton stated in a news release. “National Human Trafficking…

Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties among leading counties filing human trafficking charges
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Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties among leading counties filing human trafficking charges

NORRISTOWN — From January 2017 through December 2021, there were 259 human trafficking cases involving a total of 1,096 human trafficking-related offenses filed statewide and Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties were among those counties leading the state in the number of such filings, according to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. There were 116 human trafficking-related…

Dallas Woman Shares Survival Story on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Dallas Woman Shares Survival Story on Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Wednesday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. People are being encouraged to wear blue for #WearBlueDay as a way to shine a light on a dark reality that so many victims are experiencing, and to promote and protect their rights. If you think it’s not a problem in North Texas, think again. Texas ranks second…

Human trafficking survivors develop training for over 2,200 officers in Mississauga and Brampton
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Human trafficking survivors develop training for over 2,200 officers in Mississauga and Brampton

Mississauga human trafficking survivor Timea Nagy-Payne speaks at press conference on Jan. 10. Peel Regional Police will be the first police service in Canada to train all officers, both frontline uniform and investigative, with new anti-human trafficking intervention training. What makes the training unique is it has been developed in partnership with Timea’s Cause Inc….

Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – with Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – it’s important for parents and all people in the community to understand the realities of this crime and what can be done to help local victims of human trafficking. Mattie Critchfield Dodds, program manager with The Formation Project,…