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 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 | Dec 10, 2019 | Doug's posts, Resources
As we mentioned in the previous article, there’s a move to combat online child predators, but as the statistics show, the government isn’t the whole solution to the problem. Parents and guardians need to be involved in their child’s use of technology...
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 | 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...
