by Verity | Jan 11, 2023 | Human Trafficking
The trafficking of humans has been occurring since time immemorial. The venues change, the rationales change, even the false visions of dark alleyways and seedy hotels that seem to be etched into our brains about this horrific crime against humanity...
by Verity | Jan 5, 2022 | Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a heinous crime and human rights violation that destroys families, lives and dreams. Every continent in the world has been involved in human trafficking. It’s happening everywhere, especially where there is poverty, conflict, and gender...
by Verity | Apr 21, 2020 | Healing Strategies, Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is different than the others since we are experiencing a shelter in place order on a state-wide level. This deeply impacts survivors for a variety of reasons. Sheltering in place means that the services provided to...
by Verity | Apr 17, 2020 | Healing Strategies, Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
We know that being a victim of sexual violence is difficult, but being undocumented and being a victim of sexual violence is double the challenge since there are many more obstacles to overcome. Being undocumented is not only living in fear, insecurity of...
by Verity | Apr 14, 2020 | Healing Strategies, Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
Sabemos que ser victima de la violencia sexual es dificil, pero ser indoucmentado y ser victima de la violecia sexual es el doble desafio ya que hay mucho mas obstaculos de pasar. Ser indocumentado no solo es vivir con miedo, inseguradad del dia de manana, recursos...
by Verity | Apr 3, 2020 | Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
I work for a rape crisis center. I also victim blame. I’ve been blaming victims since I was old enough to understand rape, sexual assault, and other forms of violence. I understand this might sound strange, but let me explain. I’m not a bad person. I’m probably...
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