by Doug Bardwell | Oct 1, 2019 | Doug's posts, Things To Do
Young people are not known for evaluating future complications before hitting “Send” on their phone. If one of those is a “sext,” the problems could be devastating. “Sexting” is defined as sending (or receiving) full or partially nude photos. While the media...
by Doug Bardwell | Sep 10, 2019 | Doug's posts, Resources
Cleveland expands its capability to help trafficking victims, with the opening of the new, larger Renee Jones Empowerment Center. Located at 3764 West 25th Street, the new space will offer GED classes, therapies, outreach, and other programs for trafficking victims in...
by Doug Bardwell | Sep 3, 2019 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
In a recent article in the Toledo Blade, Jessica Rawlings explains how she was literally saved from being sex trafficked by a work acquaintance. Think, for example, how her scenario could have played out in any school or employment situation. I was working a factory...
by Doug Bardwell | Aug 27, 2019 | Doug's posts, Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services has published a fact sheet detailing the breadth of the human trafficking problem, along with other associated slavery and forced labor situations. The following factsheets are good for those who might not be aware of all...
by Doug Bardwell | Aug 21, 2019 | Doug's posts, Resources
Imagine fighting with your parents constantly. Imagine being abused by family friends or relatives. Imagine being just old enough to be called a teenager, but being made to work to support a parent’s drug habit. Not a pretty scenario, for sure. But this is the...
