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Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking: What You Might Not Know

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.

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This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.
On a state level, the statistics for child abuse in Florida in 2023 show concerning trends with reported cases on the rise.
Child abuse and sex trafficking are closely related, with child sex trafficking being a form of child abuse that occurs when a child under 18 is advertised, solicited, or exploited through a commercial sex act.
It is crucial to raise awareness about these interconnected challenges during Child Abuse Awareness Month and recognize the shared vulnerabilities that contribute to these forms of exploitation.

FOX Nation to Premiere “Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains” on Monday, March 25

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

FOX Nation will release an exclusive four-part docuseries entitled “Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains” on Monday, March 25th, announced Lauren Petterson, its president.

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FOX Nation will release an exclusive four-part docuseries entitled “Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains” on Monday, March 25th, announced Lauren Petterson, its president.
In making the announcement, Petterson said, “This docuseries explores one of the most high-profile explosive murder cases of our time.
FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.
Morning Consult recently named FOX Nation as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands of 2023 among Gen Z adults, with the platform placing in the top 15 overall.

Former Child In Care Alleges Staggering Abuse

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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"In the face of horrific and prolonged abuse, Johnny Stavrou's perseverance is remarkable," Miller says.

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"In the face of horrific and prolonged abuse, Johnny Stavrou's perseverance is remarkable," Miller says.
In his statement of claim, Stavrou alleges he:
suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his former foster parents, Kelly and Genna McCoy, in large part due to his sexual orientation.
As a primary care paramedic, he endorses a trauma-informed approach in his interactions with patients, enabling them to receive safe, efficient, and emphatic emergency healthcare.
I want to ensure that no child is forgotten about ever again in Ontario's child welfare system," Stavrou says.

Aloette Announces the Give Love & Give Back Campaign Where a Portion of Sales will be Donated to the Harbor House Charity Organization

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Friday, February 16, 2024

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ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "We are honored to be able to help the Harbor House Child Advocacy Center," says Aloette President, Cathy McKenna. "We want our customers to know that when they purchase any pink product, they are not only treating themselves as they are also contributing to a well-deserving nonprofit organization."

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ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "We are honored to be able to help the Harbor House Child Advocacy Center," says Aloette President, Cathy McKenna.
"We are honored to be able to help the Harbor House Child Advocacy Center," says Aloette President, Cathy McKenna.
The Harbor House is a Child Advocacy Center that works with victims of sexual and severe physical abuse.
When Aloette customers purchase any pink product, a portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to the Harbor House charity to help these children in need of support.

Overture International Launches "Orphanages Are NOT the Answer" Booklet Series

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Overture International, a non-profit organization committed to protecting children and empowering families and communities in southern Haiti, today announced the release of the first two installments of its booklet series titled "Orphanages are NOT the Answer." The booklets delve into the harsh realities of the orphanage system in Haiti, aiming to shed light on the pervasive issues and promote a shift towards family reunification and strengthening.

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The booklet series also reports that orphanages in Haiti often serve as breeding grounds for sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and corruption.
To access the first two installments of the "Orphanages are NOT the Answer" booklet series, interested readers are encouraged to visit www.orphanagesarenottheanswer.org .
To be informed of the release of the third booklet of this series, sign up for our newsletter on the website.
Join Overture International in revolutionizing the narrative and advocating for a future where families thrive and communities flourish.

Kush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones?

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Another reason might be the drug content of the bones themselves, if the deceased was a fentanyl or tramadol user.

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Another reason might be the drug content of the bones themselves, if the deceased was a fentanyl or tramadol user.
The drug is reported in both Guinea and Liberia, which share porous land borders with Sierra Leone, making drug trafficking easy.
The danger of the drug is twofold: the risk of self-injury to the drug taker and the highly addictive nature of the drug itself.
The effectiveness of legislation alone is questionable, and many of those who attend the very limited rehabilitation centres return to drug use.

THE LAWFARE PROJECT TOGETHER WITH DIAMOND AND DIAMOND LAWYERS FILE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

HAMILTON, ON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawfare Project (LP) and Diamond and Diamond Lawyers announced today that they have filed a $77 million class action lawsuit (Court File Number CV-24-00712229-00CP) against McMaster University and the McMaster Students Union. The plaintiffs in this case encompass all Jewish students currently enrolled at McMaster University and those who have graduated from the university within the past two years.

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HAMILTON, ON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawfare Project (LP) and Diamond and Diamond Lawyers announced today that they have filed a $77 million class action lawsuit (Court File Number CV-24-00712229-00CP) against McMaster University and the McMaster Students Union.
The plaintiffs in this case encompass all Jewish students currently enrolled at McMaster University and those who have graduated from the university within the past two years.
Diamond and Diamond Lawyers are contemplating the launch of comparable class actions at various universities where similar incidents have occurred.
Individuals who have encountered anti-Semitism at McMaster University or any other higher education institution in Canada are urged to reach out to Diamond and Diamond Lawyers at 1-800-567-HURT.

New Zealand newsrooms saw the rise of 'mob censorship' in 2023, as journalists faced a barrage of abuse

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

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But high rates of abuse and threats directed at journalists put us at risk of “mob censorship” – citizen vigilantism that seeks to discipline journalism.

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But high rates of abuse and threats directed at journalists put us at risk of “mob censorship” – citizen vigilantism that seeks to discipline journalism.
Our recently published study documents newsworkers’ experiences of abuse and violence at New Zealand’s largest news organisation, Stuff.

A ‘festering heap of toxicity’

One respondent described her inbox as a “festering heap of toxicity”.
Overall, men tended to experience more “offline” threats (44% compared to 23% of women) and actual physical violence (16% men compared to 12% women).
These journalists represented the intersection of both gender and ethnicity – increasing their likelihood of being a target of abuse.

Targets for writing about race

Simply writing stories about race or racism triggered abuse for the writer, whatever their actual or perceived identity.
A self-described “white-passing Māori” explained how, after reporting on the dawn raid apology, she received messages calling her things like “white apologist bitch”.
Several Pākeha women were abused as racists or traitors for using te reo Māori in stories or writing about racism.
As one person said, “there are [controversial or divisive] stories I’d be less likely to pursue”, including to protect vulnerable sources.

Accepting abuse is not the answer

More than three-quarters of our respondents considered abuse and threats to be just part of the job.
There was, though, concern this feeds a “dangerous” and “outdated” professional culture that shuts down frank discussion and causes anxiety.
Furthermore, some participants were sceptical about the extent of employer commitment to addressing the problem, given the adoption of branding practices such as publishing photo bylines and email addresses, which tended to ramp up online abuse.

Muted watchdogs

Research from the United States suggests that receiving regular abuse entrenches journalists’ “us versus them” mentality.
Clearly, democracy itself is undermined by any intimidation or disincentive that stops journalists from performing their watchdog duties.
Supporting journalists to do their jobs as safely and free from abuse as possible needs to be the industry’s top priority for 2024.

Susan Fountaine does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Emergency department boarding’s impact on patient care and clinician well-being

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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ED boarding is associated with delayed and missed care, medication errors, delirium, higher morbidity and in-hospital mortality, and longer hospital length of stay as well as poor patient satisfaction.

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ED boarding is associated with delayed and missed care, medication errors, delirium, higher morbidity and in-hospital mortality, and longer hospital length of stay as well as poor patient satisfaction.
Semi-structured focus group interviews with a subsample of participants also were conducted to help interpret survey data and identify areas of improvement in boarding care.
A total of 39 clinicians participated in focus groups on the topic of boarding care and six themes were identified:
Clinicians perceived that ED boarding leads to increased patient safety events.
Participants overwhelmingly felt that boarding patients received poorer care due to concerns of poor patient safety communication and a lack of training, resources and training.

Lingnan University study reveals unfair representation of MDW in mistreatment cases in Chinese-language media

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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From 1974, the Hong Kong government allowed residents to employ foreign domestic workers, leading to an influx of MDW from the Philippines.

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From 1974, the Hong Kong government allowed residents to employ foreign domestic workers, leading to an influx of MDW from the Philippines.
The study placed media discourse within a broader sociological framework in order to highlight its important role, and to stress the inherent intersectionality of MDW issues.
The study identified three significant points in the way the MDW and their employers were discursively portrayed in the news reports.
While the media has to care about its readership, it should bear some responsibility for better societal understanding of MDW mistreatment and facilitate improved policies, practices and awareness.