Violence against women

Red X's Take Over Social Media During END It Movement's Annual 'Shine A Light On Slavery Day' To Raise Awareness For Modern-Day Slavery

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Human trafficking in Georgia

Freedom Fighters worldwide join END IT Movement to shine a light on modern-day slavery and advocate for change.

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  • Freedom Fighters worldwide join END IT Movement to shine a light on modern-day slavery and advocate for change.
  • Although the COVID-19 pandemic halted much of the world's normal day-to-day operations, exploitation of the most vulnerable populations continued, and in some cases increased.
  • END IT Movement, along with 17 Coalition Partners, have vowed to bring awareness, prevention, rescue, and restoration to the world to put an end to slavery and human trafficking.
  • END IT is a coalition of 17non-profit organizations aimed to shine a light on slavery and show the world that the practice still exists.

Two $25K Innovation Grants Awarded by Prevent Child Abuse America to Prevent Human Trafficking in New Jersey and Advance Positive Fatherhood Project in Ohio

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

Chicago, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today two new $25,000 innovation grants, one to focus on preventing human trafficking in New Jersey and another to promote positive parenting through a groundbreaking fatherhood initiative in Ohio.

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  • Chicago, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today two new $25,000 innovation grants, one to focus on preventing human trafficking in New Jersey and another to promote positive parenting through a groundbreaking fatherhood initiative in Ohio.
  • For instance, the project spearheaded by our New Jersey chapter addresses the very serious problem of human trafficking in the state.
  • Given its proximity to many large cities, New Jersey is a prime target for human traffickers to recruit adolescents.
  • Unfortunately, there remains little support for research-based strategies to prevent trafficking among our most vulnerable youth before it happens.

Bar Dates for Sexual Abuse Claims and General Claims in The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York Bankruptcy

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York ("Diocese" or "Debtor") has filed bankruptcy in order to restructure its nonprofit organization.

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  • The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York ("Diocese" or "Debtor") has filed bankruptcy in order to restructure its nonprofit organization.
  • This bankruptcy impacts the rights of Sexual Abuse Survivors against the Diocese in the case, In re: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, Case Number 20-12345 (Bankr.
  • Sexual Abuse Claims include, but are not limited to: sexual misconduct, touching, inappropriate contact, or sexual comments about a person or other behaviors that led to abuse, and regardless of whether they thought the behavior was sexual abuse or not.
  • If Sexual Abuse Survivors do not file a timely Sexual Abuse Claim, they may lose rights against the Diocese and against Diocese Related Entities, including any right to compensation.

Smokehouse Pictures and Sports Illustrated Studios to Tackle Explosive True Story of Allegations of Abuse and Cover-up at Ohio State University

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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The in-depth expose revealed the extent of Ohio State's sports doctor Richard Strauss' alleged sexual assaults and manipulation of over 350 (reported) student athletes.

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  • The in-depth expose revealed the extent of Ohio State's sports doctor Richard Strauss' alleged sexual assaults and manipulation of over 350 (reported) student athletes.
  • Jon Wertheim explained: "This article uncovers the most widespread sexual abuse scandal in the history of American higher education.
  • It is a story about power, abuse, enabling and the hierarchy of college sports that had been concealed for far too long.
  • With the help of 101 Studios, Authentic Brands Group and Smokehouse Pictures, their voices and stories---harrowing as they arewill be amplified."

Chicago Gets Much-Needed Help As Domestic Violence Surges During Pandemic

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Reports of domestic violence in Chicago have surged by 15 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic as couples and families are quarantining at home.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Reports of domestic violence in Chicago have surged by 15 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic as couples and families are quarantining at home.
  • As part of an ongoing, decades-long partnership, The Allstate Foundation and United Way of Metro Chicago have teamed up to empower survivors of domestic violence.
  • "It was already extremely difficult for survivors of domestic violence to seek safety.
  • United Way and The Allstate Foundation will also host community discussions for donors and the public to learn about domestic violence and financial stability.

Article - Stopping human trafficking: MEPs call for more action

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Human trafficking in Cyprus

Human trafficking in the EU

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  • Human trafficking in the EU

    EU countries reported 14,145 victims of human trafficking between 2017 and 2018, of which 72% were women and girls, according to a European Commission report.

  • Children accounted for nearly a quarter (22%) of all registered victims.
  • However, the actual number of victims could be far higher due to the lack of consistent and comparable data.
  • Almost three quarters of the traffickers registered were male, with the majority of them EU citizens.

PAWS Act Coalition Celebrates Increased Congressional Funding for Grant Program to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Articles, Violence against women, Domestic violence, Women's shelter, Pet, Violence, Domestic violence in the United States, Management of domestic violence

For the second year in a row this Act provides funding for an important USDA grant program designed to enable more domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly so that victims of domestic violence and their pets may seek safe shelter together.

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  • For the second year in a row this Act provides funding for an important USDA grant program designed to enable more domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly so that victims of domestic violence and their pets may seek safe shelter together.
  • With the 2021 grant monies appropriated, more survivors of domestic violence and their pets will benefit from important programs.
  • Up to 48% of domestic violence victims remain in abusive situations out of fear for their pets' safety.
  • The majority of domestic violence situations include pets in the household, and 85% of women residing in domestic violence shelters reported a pet was harmed by their abuser.

Local Nonprofit Fights Human Trafficking by Hosting Live Virtual Event

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exodus Road, a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, will be hosting a live, virtual event to celebrate Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January).

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exodus Road, a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, will be hosting a live, virtual event to celebrate Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January).
  • The event will also include performances from band Remedy Drive, singer Natalie Grant, band VOTA, and illusionist Zak Mirz.
  • January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and The Exodus Road has focused on highlighting the work of other organizations through a month-long campaign which has featured weekly social media interviews, social media advocacy, and culminates in the LIVE Virtual Event.
  • The Exodus Road is a nonprofit strategically fighting human trafficking.

Episcopal Relief & Development Receives Spotlight Initiative Grant

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development has received a $188,436 three-year grant from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund), in partnership and with funding through the European Union and United Nations Spotlight Initiative.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development has received a $188,436 three-year grant from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund), in partnership and with funding through the European Union and United Nations Spotlight Initiative.
  • The grant will focus on strengthening the organization's existing program partnership with the Episcopal Church of Liberia Relief & Development (ECLRD) to address violence against women and girls in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • With prior funding from UN Trust Fund, Islamic Relief USA and the Laura Ellen & Robert Muglia Family Foundation, Episcopal Relief & Development, in partnership with ECLRD, is implementing an interfaith program in Liberia to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
  • About Episcopal Relief & Development:
    For 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world.

Deadline to File Sexual Abuse Claims in the Bankruptcy of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, Violence against children, Sexual abuse scandals in Catholic orders and societies, Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Childhood, Violence, Settlements and bankruptcies in Catholic sex abuse cases, Catholic Church sex abuse cases in the United States

On May 1, 2020, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (ANO) filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

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  • On May 1, 2020, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (ANO) filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
  • Individuals who do not file a timely claim may lose legal rights that may exist against the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
  • To file a clergy abuse claim: Individuals claiming abuse must file a claim using the Sexual Abuse Survivor Proof of Claim by March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (Central Time).
  • For more information on the Archdiocese of New Orleans' reorganization and a video message from Archbishop Aymond, visit www.nolacatholic.org/renew .