Violence against women

Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf Announce Filing of Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit on Behalf of Nation's Most Vulnerable Children Against Devereux Foundation

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against children, Sexual ethics, Violence against men, Human sexuality, Violence against women, Ethics, Abuse, Sexual abuse, Rape

The complaint details hundreds of incidents of abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint details hundreds of incidents of abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.
  • In August 2020, the Philadelphia Inquirer released a devastating report detailing decades of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse inflicted upon these especially vulnerable children by Devereux staff members.
  • After the Inquirers August 2020 report was published, an additional 13 former Devereux students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse they experienced.
  • Twelve of the children were allegedly abused in Pennsylvania Devereux facilities, and one was abused in a Delaware Devereux facility.

White Ribbon Canada's Day After Day addresses rise of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Articles, Awareness ribbon, Crimes against women, Crimes, Abuse, Domestic violence, Family, White ribbon, Violence against women, Violence

The four-minute film follows the story of a family in lockdown experiencing a troubling pattern of domestic abuse.

Key Points: 
  • The four-minute film follows the story of a family in lockdown experiencing a troubling pattern of domestic abuse.
  • Research has shown that social isolation, loss of employment and reduced income are all factors known to increase the risk of domestic violence.
  • To learn more about White Ribbon and Day After Day, visit DayAfterDay.ca .
  • Since then, and among its many calls to action, White Ribbon has asked men to wear white ribbons as apledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls.

Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to help prevent human trafficking and support survivors and victims in British Columbia

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Articles, Organized crime, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human trafficking in the United States, Crime, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult to keep people safe, and help victims escape situations of human trafficking and access the supports they need.

Key Points: 
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult to keep people safe, and help victims escape situations of human trafficking and access the supports they need.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to end human trafficking in all its forms and to provide victims and survivors with the supports they need to help them heal and regain control over their lives.
  • Today's investment will ensure that survivors and victims of human trafficking receive the support they need to regain independence and control over their lives.
  • "Victims and survivors of human trafficking are part of a very vulnerable group who are involuntarily forced into sexual slavery.

New Report Recommends States Introduce Laws to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Strengthen Child Safety in Schools & Youth Organizations

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Childhood, Child sexual abuse, Sex crimes, Violence against children, Violence against men, Violence against women, Child abuse, Laws regarding child sexual abuse, Abuse, Sexual abuse

The report also calls upon lawmakers in every state to introduce legislation mandating all school employees and students receive training on how to prevent, early identify and report child sexual abuse.

Key Points: 
  • The report also calls upon lawmakers in every state to introduce legislation mandating all school employees and students receive training on how to prevent, early identify and report child sexual abuse.
  • This is another example of the need to reshape how child sexual abuse prevention is addressed in the United States, added Merrick.
  • Prevent Child Abuse America is a leading champion for all children in the United States.
  • MassKids is the site of Prevent Child Abuse Massachusetts, the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

Everyone, Everywhere Can Log Miles to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

Now, through July 30, everyone, everywhere is invited to walk, bike, run, swim or even kayak to support survivors of human trafficking in Worthwhile Wear's national " Act Challenge .

Key Points: 
  • Now, through July 30, everyone, everywhere is invited to walk, bike, run, swim or even kayak to support survivors of human trafficking in Worthwhile Wear's national " Act Challenge .
  • Educate students, clients and colleagues on the issue of human trafficking, and then host a walk/jog/ride to make a positive impact in the life of someone affected by trafficking.
  • Joinin raising awareness about the issue of trafficking and help expand housing capacity and outreach programs for survivors by logging miles today.
  • The simple act of being active will help human trafficking survivors and bring hope to many who are still working through past trauma brought on by sexual exploitation.

Biometrica and SoulSpark Partner to Protect At-Risk Patients Through 24x7, HIPAA-Compliant Background Check

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Health, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Mental health, Patient

SoulSpark became the first healthcare organization to sign up for eMotive, Biometrica's next generation, 24x7 criminal background checking software.

Key Points: 
  • SoulSpark became the first healthcare organization to sign up for eMotive, Biometrica's next generation, 24x7 criminal background checking software.
  • It was tragic for the teenager, but also a devastating indictment of the system for everyone who worked there.
  • SoulSpark ( https://soulspark.co ) is a virtual outpatient mental health clinic for at-risk youth, specializing in trauma-informed care for sex-trafficking victims.
  • We are a PBSA member, committed to building better quality arrest and conviction data and more transparent access to it.

CONTROLTEK's Tom Meehan Joins Zero Trafficking Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Meehan, CFI , chief strategy officer at CONTROLTEK and leading expert in cybersecurity and organized retail crime, recently joined the advisory board of Zero Trafficking, an organization that offers resources and training to combat human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Meehan, CFI , chief strategy officer at CONTROLTEK and leading expert in cybersecurity and organized retail crime, recently joined the advisory board of Zero Trafficking, an organization that offers resources and training to combat human trafficking.
  • The Zero Trafficking team consists of technology researchers, artificial intelligence experts and specialized trainers who have crafted methods and databases based on anti-trafficking best practices.
  • These resources are available to government agencies, law enforcement, intelligence professionals and social media experts working in the fight against human trafficking.
  • The Zero Trafficking team has produced solutions that support decision-making in investigations, prosecutions and victim rescues.

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and Beacon 360 Management announce major step forward for new affordable housing facility that will serve human trafficking survivors

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking

The Harriets Hope development is a partnership between CMHA, Beacon 360 Management, Finance Fund and the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH).

Key Points: 
  • The Harriets Hope development is a partnership between CMHA, Beacon 360 Management, Finance Fund and the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH).
  • Originally the brainchild of Beacon 360 Management CEO Celia Kendall, Harriets Hope will be a first-of-its-kind for Columbus community that will serve survivors of human trafficking.
  • Studies show that housing is the main impediment for human trafficking survivors to escape a life of being trafficked.
  • CMHA and its partners are seeking to address the multifaceted problems that human trafficking survivors face in Columbus through Harriets Hope.

Highlights - 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention - Exchange of views - 25.05.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, Countries, Government, Violence against men, Violence against women, Crimes against women, Crime, Sex industry, Istanbul Convention, Domestic violence, Violence

This landmark treaty of the Council of Europe was signed in May 2011 in Istanbul.

Key Points: 
  • This landmark treaty of the Council of Europe was signed in May 2011 in Istanbul.
  • It aims at creating a legal framework at pan-European level to protect women against all forms of violence, and prevent, prosecute and eliminate violence against women and domestic violence.
  • The FEMM-LIBE exchange of views examined the accomplishments and challenges ten years later, including the recent decision of Turkey to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention.

Respondology Offers Every NFL & NBA Team Protection From LGBTQ Hate, During Pride Month

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Online hate speech, Violence against LGBT people, Violence against women, PFLAG, Organizations

Yes, that is the actual percentage increase of hateful and offensive comments on Respondology's sports clientele's social channels from May 2020 to June 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Yes, that is the actual percentage increase of hateful and offensive comments on Respondology's sports clientele's social channels from May 2020 to June 2020.
  • The vast majority can be attributed to one main factor Pride Month.
  • Rather than simply watch that trend inevitably repeat itself in June 2021, Respondology is taking action, by offering every NFL and NBA team in the leagues the opportunity to protect its fans from racist and homophobic hate speech on social media.
  • Respondology already champions many LGBTQ organizations, including The Trevor Project and PFLAG, helping eradicate online hate speech, both during Pride Month and throughout the year.