Last month, Freddie Charles Douglas Jr., a 43-year-old former sergeant of the El Campo Police Department’s criminal investigation division, was charged and arrested for sexually assaulting a woman on November 8. The incident allegedly occurred while he was visiting the home of his long-time friend in Manvel, Texas for his birthday. Douglas, who had a …
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff pledged to assist two federal agencies overseeing child welfare in creating the necessary tools to safeguard foster children from abuse and neglect.
As the state struggles to grapple with this crisis, the question arises: how did we get here, and what can be done to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable children?
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After three years of hard work, tears, and court battles, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services returned Adrian Devond’s children.
This article discusses the importance of embracing empathy and kindness, highlighting why, of all things that one can be, being an asshole should never be the choice.
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Several Indian government employees, including 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta, are accused of plotting to murder a US Sikh leader advocating for Punjab’s secession. A stakeholder in international trafficking, Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic on June 30, 2023. The alleged conspiracy involved an undercover US officer being offered $100,000 to kill the activist. Gupta now faces potential murder-for-hire charges. This ongoing investigation involves multiple international agencies.
The article discusses the various barriers sex trafficking victims face when attempting to speak up or seek help. These hurdles include manipulation and coercion, Stockholm Syndrome, societal stigma, fear of legal consequences, lack of trust, isolation, language/cultural barriers, lack of awareness, trauma, and fear of retaliation. The piece emphasizes the importance of a coordinated societal response, including awareness raising, education, and trauma-informed care, to support victims and facilitate their path to recovery.
Parents of child victims of sex trafficking suffer in silence due to societal stigma, intimidation from traffickers, lack of understanding, and the complexity of legal processes. Breaking this silence necessitates a shift in societal perspective towards empathy, actively raising awareness, destigmatizing sex trafficking, and providing support systems, thus allowing parents to openly share their experiences and encouraging societal action against sex trafficking.