by Doug Bardwell | Jun 9, 2020 | Doug's posts, Things To Do
One of the largest employment sectors utilizing human trafficking is the hospitality industry. From slave labor in kitchens and housekeeping to sex slavery in motels, hotels and B&B’s, people are trafficked in most every country around the world. One...
by Doug Bardwell | Jun 2, 2020 | Doug's posts, Resources
Okay , here’s another plea to have a conversation with your tween. But, we’re making it easy because there’s a handout to help lead the discussion. FACT – kids are spending more and more time online. FACT – with school out and some areas...
by Doug Bardwell | May 26, 2020 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
Some children are suffering from more abuse recently with all the pandemic precautions, stay at home orders, and quarantining. That is certainly one of the more unfortunate side-effects of COVID-19. It’s abominable that it happens any time, but it’s...
by Doug Bardwell | May 20, 2020 | Be Aware, Doug's posts
While human trafficking is a huge problem, and I don’t think you can ever have too many people trying to solve it, I began to wonder how many agencies were actually involved. After some looking, I happened across this page on the Human Trafficking Hotline site...
by Doug Bardwell | May 5, 2020 | Doug's posts, Resources
With more than 100-million messages processed to date, the Crisis Text Line is doing an amazing job of “being there” for people in crisis. Their stated goal is to get anyone with troubles from their “hot moment” to a “cool calm.” During these “stay-at-home” times, we...
by Doug Bardwell | Apr 28, 2020 | Doug's posts, Things To Do
With schools closed and stay-at-home orders continuing for some time in many states, some parents are feeling overwhelmed. With no previous experience in teaching, many parents are now just realizing the effects of being with their children 24/7/365. Dare we say,...