Four simple ways you can talk with your teen about sexting
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...
Cleveland opens new empowerment center
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...
She survived – only because someone said something
Another example of how traffickers can easily pursuade people to accompany them, only to later be turned into victims.
Recent HHS definitions of trafficking and slavery
If you are new to the topic of human trafficking, these fact sheets are good at defining and separating the various crimes against fellow human beings.
The Runaway Hotline – what’s it all about
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...
