Violence against women

Urban Resource Institute and the National Domestic Violence Hotline Survey Finds Pets are Critical Priority for Survivors Seeking Safety

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Articles, Violence against women, Abuse, Crimes, Domestic violence, Family, Violence against men, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Human behavior, Urban Resource Institute, Crime

NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Resource Institute (URI), the largest domestic violence residential service provider in the US,and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline), the only national 24-hour domestic violence crisis line providing services via phone, chat, and text,announce the results of the largest nationwide survey of domestic violence survivors focused on the impact that pets have on a survivor's ability to leave a dangerous situation.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Resource Institute (URI), the largest domestic violence residential service provider in the US,and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline), the only national 24-hour domestic violence crisis line providing services via phone, chat, and text,announce the results of the largest nationwide survey of domestic violence survivors focused on the impact that pets have on a survivor's ability to leave a dangerous situation.
  • "Domestic violence survivors know their situation best, which is why the data from this survey is so valuable.
  • Survivors are sharing that their pets are important to them and that their pets are their family and support.
  • Panelists included experts from the domestic violence and animal welfare sectors, government officials, and a domestic violence survivor who together addressed breaking barriers to safety and healing for domestic violence survivors and pets.

Borderflight Wants to Airdrop Lifesaving Items to Those Who Are Lost or Abandoned. Join Their Raffle for a 2021 Dodge Charger to Help Contribute to a Worthy Cause

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Sex trafficking

They have and distribute a wide variety of human trafficking awareness materials to help educate the public on the indicators of trafficking.

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  • They have and distribute a wide variety of human trafficking awareness materials to help educate the public on the indicators of trafficking.
  • Enter into theBorder Flight End Human Trafficking Car Raffle and help isolated, desperate children receive needed supplies from Borderflight's airdrops.
  • While working in the transportation industry, the foundersof the organization uncovered different instances of human trafficking, which led them to start Borderflight.
  • Join the 2021 Dodge Charger Raffle to raise funds for a great cause, helping those who need help the most.

Praesidium releases its annual report on sexual abuse management of vulnerable populations

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Sex crimes, Sexual abuse, Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Violence against children, Human sexuality, Violence

b'ARLINGTON, Texas, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Praesidium, a national leader in risk management of sexual abuse of vulnerable populations, has released its 2021 Praesidium Report.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Texas, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Praesidium, a national leader in risk management of sexual abuse of vulnerable populations, has released its 2021 Praesidium Report.
  • "The Praesidium Report was developed to help organizations stay informed on the latest trends and research to prevent abuse of vulnerable populations.
  • "\nPraesidium specializes in preventing sexual abuse in organizations that serve youth and vulnerable adults.
  • Having trained more than one million people online and hundreds of thousands in person, Praesidium is the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk management firm globally.\n'

NCPTF to Host Annual International Training Conference for Investigating Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Cases

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Articles, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Violence against men, Violence against women

"It is an extremely impactful tool for furthering our community\'s capabilities to solve time-sensitive cases involving missing and exploited children across the world.

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  • "It is an extremely impactful tool for furthering our community\'s capabilities to solve time-sensitive cases involving missing and exploited children across the world.
  • "\nConference attendees will learn about areas of expertise needed to fight modern-day digitally-mediated crimes.
  • The conference brings organizations from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to share strategies to investigate human trafficking and child exploitation.\nThe National Child Protection Task Force, a registered 501c3, was founded to provide detectives, analysts, and officers access to investigative expertise and resources unavailable or under-funded in most law enforcement organizations.
  • Our Task Force members volunteer their time to any agency -- small or large, international or local -- on critical, time-sensitive cases focusing on human trafficking, child exploitation, and missing persons cases.

Vivica A. Fox and Kym Feltus Join Forces with Eva Marcille, Tyler Lepley, Trina Braxton, Hill Harper, Tweet and More For the Ultimate Virtual Women's Empowerment Festival

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Articles, Egalitarianism, Abuse, Violence against men, Violence against women, Domestic violence, Family, Empowerment

b'ATLANTA, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivational speaker and philanthropistKym Feltushas announced the launch of what is bound to be the premier virtual women\'s empowerment event of the year!

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivational speaker and philanthropistKym Feltushas announced the launch of what is bound to be the premier virtual women\'s empowerment event of the year!
  • Fox, this four hour workshop happening onSaturday, May 15, 2021,is anticipated to be the empowerment event of the year!
  • I know what it\'s like being a victim of domestic violence and I understand the support that it takes in order to overcome this."
  • She continues, "It is my goal that people leave feeling excited about the next steps of their journeys as domestic violence survivors with a supportive community to uplift them.

Texas Sex Trafficking Survivor Sues Motel 6, According to Annie McAdams PC and Co-Counsel

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Articles, Crime

After the drugging, Jane Doe A.A. woke up at a hotel,, with her identification and phone confiscated by the trafficker.

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  • After the drugging, Jane Doe A.A. woke up at a hotel,, with her identification and phone confiscated by the trafficker.
  • "As sex trafficking has grown to epidemic proportions, it has become widely recognized that we must look beyond just the pimp and sex buyer to stop sex trafficking.
  • We must look to the other individual and entities who facilitate and benefit from sex trafficking.
  • 2021-26731 in the 11th State District Court of Harris County, Texas.\nMedia Contact : Erin Powers; Powers MediaWorks LLC; for Annie McAdams; PC; [email protected] ; 281.703.6000.\n'

The Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Organizations Provide Life-Saving Services Amid Increase of Domestic Violence During COVID-19

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Friday, April 30, 2021
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b"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating increase in domestic violence surged across the United States.

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  • b"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating increase in domestic violence surged across the United States.
  • This pandemic within a pandemic stretched domestic violence shelters to the limits with women and children experiencing unspeakable abuse.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210430005495/en/\nThe Mary Kay Foundation\xe2\x84\xa0 awarded grants totaling $100,000 to support domestic violence frontline workers \xe2\x80\x93 the first responders for women and children.
  • (Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)\nAs a longtime partner of North Texas domestic violence organizations, the Foundation awarded the grants totaling $100,000 to support domestic violence frontline workers \xe2\x80\x93 the first responders for women and children.

Data-Driven Collaboration Signals New Era in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Articles, Slavery, Stop the Traffik, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Human activities

Current efforts help less than 0.05% of the more than 40 million human trafficking victims each year.

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  • Current efforts help less than 0.05% of the more than 40 million human trafficking victims each year.
  • For more information, visit TheKnoble.com\nA unique collaboration between STOP THE TRAFFIK , IBM and Clifford Chance LLP.
  • Bridging the gap between the public and private sectors, the Mekong Club helps companies of all sizes to understand the complexities of human trafficking and to reduce their vulnerability within their supply chains/business environment.
  • Together with business partners, the Mekong Club is spearheading innovative and strategic projects to achieve a slave-free world.\n'

Operation Underground Railroad And Face Forward International To Offer Surgery And Counseling To Sex Trafficking Survivors

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking

will maintain our focus on the emotional healing of a survivor while Face Forward International can focus on the physical healing.

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  • will maintain our focus on the emotional healing of a survivor while Face Forward International can focus on the physical healing.
  • This personalized care allows us to meet the individual needs of survivors of human trafficking and exploitation so that they can recover and thrive."\nO.U.R.
  • and Face Forward International will work together to identify survivors in need of assistance.
  • The organization co-founders Mrs. Deborah and Dr. David Alessi both donate their time and skills 100% to the organization to provide Face Forward patients with the necessary surgeries and counseling services.

Rape Laws Across South Asia Insufficient, Inconsistent, and Poorly Enforced, Leaving Women at Heightened Risk of Sexual Violence

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Articles, Crimes against women, Rape, Violence against men, Violence against women, Sexual abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Laws regarding rape

b'NEW DELHI, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new report reveals how laws on rape in South Asian countries are insufficient, inconsistent, and not systematically enforced, putting women and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.

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  • b'NEW DELHI, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new report reveals how laws on rape in South Asian countries are insufficient, inconsistent, and not systematically enforced, putting women and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.
  • For the small minority who do manage to file police complaints, it is only the start of a long, arduous quest to access justice.
  • This requires closing gaps in laws, addressing flaws in criminal justice systems, and investing in holistic responses to ensure access to justice and support for survivors.
  • "\nThe report calls on South Asian countries to implement comprehensive and inclusive measures that effectively address sexual and gender-based violence.