by Doug Bardwell | Jun 4, 2022 | Doug's posts
Photo from ICE.gov Numerous agencies combined resources for “Operation Lost Souls” and rescued 70 missing youth. Children aged 10 through 17 were victims of sex trafficking as well as runaways who had been victims of physical and sexual abuse. The...
by Doug Bardwell | May 25, 2022 | Things To Do
…and one thing you can do to help them. May 25 is International Missing Children’s Day While many missing children are never trafficked, the typical missing child is definitely a prime target for experienced traffickers. Often hungry or looking for a place...
by Doug Bardwell | May 17, 2022 | Be Aware
Don’t ask me why, but for years, trafficking victims’ rape kits have not been ‘required’ to be tested and logged into evidence. In a sexual assualt case, they were, but for trafficking victims, they were not. That’s about to change....
by Doug Bardwell | May 15, 2022 | Things To Do
May 14th is World Fair Trade Day and is a time to reflect on fair trade’s impact on the lives of those trying to escape poverty, slavery, and exploitation. Child labor trafficking is rampant in the cocoa industry, with more than 2 million children reportedly...
by Doug Bardwell | May 3, 2022 | Be Aware
Two dates coming up to remember: NATIONAL NURSES DAY – Friday, May 6th Nurses often may be the only ones who can offer direct help and intervention for trafficking victims. When women come in with infections or other health issues, it may be the only time they...
