by Doug Bardwell | Dec 20, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
It was just a couple days ago that the story broke that Facebook had lied to Congress and was actually playing much looser with people’s data than originally expected. According to the New York Times… “Facebook allowed Microsoft’s Bing search engine to...
by Doug Bardwell | Nov 6, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
Once someone has been rescued from a human slavery condition and their captors have been caught, according to U.S. anti-trafficking legislation, victims are entitled to substantial compensation. At the minimum, victims are entitled to minimum wage plus overtime for...
by Doug Bardwell | Oct 18, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
As one who is often disillusioned by the actions of all three branches of our government, I’m happy to report that recent activities reinforced that our government is actually doing something positive in regard to eradicating human slavery. The President’s...
by Doug Bardwell | Aug 16, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
Until this month, trafficked children were required to testify in court against their perpetrators in certain states. Finally, New York State struck down their requirement this week, making it the last of the states where the process was still required. Last month,...
by Doug Bardwell | Jun 7, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
Could you ever envision yourself being bound into hopeless, permanent slavery? No way to escape. No hope of ever being rescued. Knowing your entire, remaining life will consist of being forced to work seven days a week in the worst possible conditions. Now, what if...
by Doug Bardwell | May 29, 2018 | Be Aware, Doug's posts, Resources
For those being sex trafficked or held against their will in forced labor situations, there are literally thousands of organizations working on their behalf, ready to provide assistance. But how do you find them and which one is best? There is a global directory...
