by Doug Bardwell | Sep 15, 2018 | Doug's posts, Resources
While I started this blog as a way to accumulate and disseminate all types of information about human trafficking, it’s been a one-man show to date. While I’m confident you’ll find good information here, I just discovered a better source for my news...
by Doug Bardwell | Aug 29, 2018 | Doug's posts, Things To Do
Suppose your child suddenly disappeared. What would you do? We’re not talking about bad kids that repeatedly threaten to run away. We mean your perfectly normal, loving child that always comes home as expected. But, this afternoon, they just didn’t come home....
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 | Aug 8, 2018 | Doug's posts
The best defense against Human Trafficking is educating your child about the dangers and what to look for. If you can’t have that conversation, you need to be all the more protective and watch over them carefully until you feel they are old enough for the...
by Doug Bardwell | Jul 25, 2018 | Doug's posts, Resources
The U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy in an effort to eradicate modern-day slavery. They envision a world without...
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by Doug Bardwell | Jul 8, 2018 | Doug's posts, Resources
Ohio has groups across the state, dedicated to helping prevent trafficking and providing assistance to those being trafficked. An entire section of the Ohio government’s website is dedicated to Human Trafficking. This graphic shows all the various groups...
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by Doug Bardwell | Jun 26, 2018 | Doug's posts, Things To Do
It’s important that everyone understand that you never know who you are really “talking to” when online, and sexual predators are experts at making it all seem so innocent and good fun…until it all turns into a nightmare. Grandparents –...
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 | Jun 5, 2018 | Doug's posts, Resources
Cleveland is known nationwide for its generosity and charitable giving. Fortunately, for those in need, if you are located in Cuyahoga County or the surrounding area, there are dozens of agencies, churches and societies that offer help to trafficking victims, the...
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...
