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Global Wealth Advisors’ Tom Kennedy Elected to United Against Human Trafficking Board

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Global Wealth Advisors Managing Partner Tom Kennedy, CFP has been elected to the board for nonprofit United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT).

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  • Global Wealth Advisors Managing Partner Tom Kennedy, CFP has been elected to the board for nonprofit United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT).
  • I am grateful for the trust United Against Human Trafficking has placed in me and remain committed to providing financial guidance for the organization.
  • Additionally, we are excited to partner alongside Tom and GWA Gives to promote financial literacy to human trafficking survivors and staff.
  • At Global Wealth Advisors, Kennedy advises individuals, families, and business owners on investments and financial planning.

TraknProtect Completes OnWatch™ Advocate Program

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Violence against men, Violence against women, Crime, Articles

CHICAGO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TraknProtect is now a certified OnWatch Advocate after training 100% of its company employees on how to recognize and report sex trafficking through the survivor-led and informed OnWatch education platform.

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  • CHICAGO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TraknProtect is now a certified OnWatch Advocate after training 100% of its company employees on how to recognize and report sex trafficking through the survivor-led and informed OnWatch education platform.
  • Introduced nationally last year by Safe House Project and the Malouf Foundation, OnWatch is a virtual, anti-trafficking training service available for free at IAmOnWatch.org.
  • We are proud to say that TraknProtect is OnWatch to spot, report, and prevent trafficking," said Parminder Batra, CEO & Founder of TraknProtect.
  • OnWatch Executive Director Brittany Dunn said, "Over the years we have been proud to partner with TraknProtect, and now we're excited to officially recognize TraknProtect as a certified OnWatch Advocate."

Scotiabank stepping up fight to end human trafficking with new funding for innovative programs

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Crime, United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking

"These three organizations are leading crucial efforts to put an end to these heinous crimes once and for all."

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  • "These three organizations are leading crucial efforts to put an end to these heinous crimes once and for all."
  • $20,000 USD for the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative , enabling the Bank to collaborate with other stakeholders to report activity and combat human trafficking through relationships with the broader community, regulatory officers and law enforcement personnel.
  • $250,000 for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to support Project Arachnidan innovative tool to combat the growing proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the internet.
  • As one of the first Canadian organizations to join their corporate network, Scotiabank will help to support The Knoble's work on preventing human crime.

Marriott International Launches Enhanced Human Trafficking Awareness Training

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Organized crime, Crime

BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marriott International today announced that on July 30th, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the company will launch an updated version of its human trafficking awareness training the next step in Marriott's goal to train all of its on-property associates to recognize and respond to potential indicators of human trafficking at hotels by 2025.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marriott International today announced that on July 30th, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the company will launch an updated version of its human trafficking awareness training the next step in Marriott's goal to train all of its on-property associates to recognize and respond to potential indicators of human trafficking at hotels by 2025.
  • Additionally, the new training was developed in collaboration with survivors of human trafficking, ensuring the training is victim-centered and the resources are survivor-informed.
  • "As an industry that cares deeply about human rights and the horrible crime of human trafficking, we have a real responsibility to address this issue in a meaningful way," said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International.
  • Through a collaboration with ECPAT-USA and with input from Polaris, two leading non-profits that specialize in combatting human trafficking, Marriott launched its original human trafficking awareness training in 2016 and made it mandatory for all on-property staff in both managed and franchised properties globally in January 2017.

Being Brave 2021 to Honor Tony Award-Winner Melba Moore and Celebrate How Survivors of Domestic Violence and Service Organizations are Rebuilding Lives and Families

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Violence against women, Articles, Abuse, Crimes, Domestic violence, Family, Violence against men, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Human behavior, Crime, Domestic violence in the United States

Spreading Our Wings represents both the empowerment of domestic violence survivors who are rebuilding their lives, as well as the expansion of Town Clock CDC," explains Rev.

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  • Spreading Our Wings represents both the empowerment of domestic violence survivors who are rebuilding their lives, as well as the expansion of Town Clock CDC," explains Rev.
  • Award-winning entertainer Melba Moore will receive the 2021 Being Brave Award for her advocacy on behalf of women, like herself, who have experienced sexual violence.
  • The Outstanding Provider Award is given to an individual or group who provides emergency services to survivors of domestic violence.
  • The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds that 57% of homeless women cite domestic violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

CEO Embarks on 3,000-Mile Cross-Country Cycle to End the Cycle of Child Abuse

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Crimes, Child abuse, Child welfare, Family therapy, Violence against men, Violence against women, Abuse, Sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse, Psychological abuse

All monies donated will be provided to non-profit organizations that focus on child abuse prevention and/or healing the wounds of child abuse.

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  • All monies donated will be provided to non-profit organizations that focus on child abuse prevention and/or healing the wounds of child abuse.
  • "I'm a survivor of child sexual abuse and it left me with deep and painful emotional wounds," says Tim Markison, Founder and CEO of Athalonz.
  • Child abuse includes sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, negligence, domestic violence, and witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event.
  • Interwoven Circles Foundation was created by Tim Markison and the Athalonz team to raise funds and bring awareness to child abuse, especially child sexual abuse.

ProperComm Receives Patent To Protect DV Victims During Divorce

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human behavior, Family law, Human rights abuses, Divorce, Interpersonal conflict, Domestic violence, Abuse

ProperComm received a patent for providing a unique and helpful service for victims of domestic violence and others who simply are not able to communicate appropriately.

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  • ProperComm received a patent for providing a unique and helpful service for victims of domestic violence and others who simply are not able to communicate appropriately.
  • Abuse can continue in communications and victims may continue to be victimized.
  • Parents who are required to communicate after divorce can eliminate the abuse by using ProperComm.
  • ProperComm was created by a Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer, Launi Sheldon, in an effort to stop the continued abuse her clients faced during and after divorce.

Hollywood Trafficking Film Aspires Faith in God and Premieres At Global Event July 30

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Organized crime, Crime, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Julia Verdin

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Artists For Change, Inc., announced today the importance of faith in God scripted into the stories of films where redemptive hope is needed helps bring physical and spiritual healing. The non-profit production company will have a free virtual screening of "Angie: Lost Girls" on July 30th for the 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' event.

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  • The non-profit production company will have a free virtual screening of "Angie: Lost Girls" on July 30th for the 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' event.
  • This special day of focus is globally promoted and founded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
  • The film was directed by social impact filmmaker Julia Verdin with efforts of bringing awareness to the realities of sex trafficking and how the modern-day church plays a vital role in recovery.
  • This drove her passion to produce, direct and write the film in hopes of making a difference.

Hollywood Film Premiere Brings Awareness To 'World Day Against Trafficking' Event On July 30

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Human trafficking, Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Crime, Sex trafficking, Julia Verdin, Human behavior, Verdin, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-profit organization Artists For Change, Inc., today announced they will have a virtual screening of "Angie: Lost Girls" on July 30th for the 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' event. The film was directed by social impact filmmaker Julia Verdin with efforts of bringing awareness to the realities of sex trafficking. This special day of focus is globally promoted and founded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

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  • The film was directed by social impact filmmaker Julia Verdin with efforts of bringing awareness to the realities of sex trafficking.
  • This special day of focus is globally promoted and founded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
  • This drove her passion to produce, direct and write the film in hopes of making a difference.
  • "Those of us who work in the film and TV industries carry an incredible responsibility in these troubled times," says Verdin.

Face Forward International to Bring Star-Studded Gala to Dallas, TX

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Articles, Violence against women, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Debt bondage, Human trafficking

Face Forward International is a non-profit that helps survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other acts of crime by providing free reconstructive surgeries and emotional therapy.

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  • Face Forward International is a non-profit that helps survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other acts of crime by providing free reconstructive surgeries and emotional therapy.
  • Co-founded in 2007 by domestic violence survivor Deborah Alessi, and her husband, renowned plastic reconstructive surgeon Dr. David Alessi, Face Forward International has helped hundreds of survivors from around the globe heal on the inside and out.
  • Face Forward International is a globally recognized non-profit devoted to helping survivors of abuse, trafficking, and other acts of cruelty by providing pro-bono reconstructive surgeries and emotional support therapy.
  • In addition to providing world-class surgical and therapeutic care, Face Forward creates safe environments for survivors to reclaim their confidence.For patient stories and to learn about ways to get involved, visit www.faceforwardintl.org .