by Doug Bardwell | Feb 15, 2022 | Be Aware
In a recent press release from the Canadian Center to End Human Trafficking, they had a checklist that is good for everyone to be aware of. It only takes a few minutes to read, but it’s valuable information when analyzing a relationship either you or a friend...
by Doug Bardwell | Feb 9, 2022 | Doug's posts
The U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking have a great monthly calendar with numerous dates of significance to those working to end racism and trafficking. So, in addition to this being Black History Month, I wanted to share some other dates you might...
by Doug Bardwell | Jan 31, 2022 | Things To Do
While most of us can not be on the front lines of rescuing human trafficking victims, we all can be doing something. Something everyone can do, is pray. And scriptures make mention that everyone should be persistent in their prayer lives. With that in mind, one of my...
by Doug Bardwell | Jan 25, 2022 | Resources
If you were hungry, what would you do to get a good meal? If you were an addict, what would you do? If you were being threatened with torture, what would you be willing to do? Three distinctly different levels of seriousness – but any of them are routinely the...
by Doug Bardwell | Jan 20, 2022 | Be Aware
I must admit, it’s embarrassing as a citizen of an otherwise great state, to see your state score an ‘F’ in its response to human trafficking in our state. Ohio’s Scorecard: Before you go getting too smug, thinking that your state must be...
by Doug Bardwell | Jan 11, 2022 | Things To Do
Over the years, I’ve become a firm believer in the power of prayer – often and persistent prayer. I’m actually doing a separate blog about prayer – but more on that to come. That said, many people say “But I don’t know how to...
by Doug Bardwell | Jan 6, 2022 | Be Aware
One of the most popular Christmas presents this year was VR glasses (virtual reality glasses). There are a number of brands available but the most popular was Oculus. The disturbing fact however is that, believe it or not, a majority of purchasers specifically...
by Doug Bardwell | Dec 27, 2021 | Resources
In a press release from the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), they announced a total of $87-million being released to victims and those who fight to protect and educate about human trafficking. According to the release, the following grants are...
by Doug Bardwell | Dec 21, 2021 | Be Aware
It probably doesn’t happen often enough, but it makes my heart sing when I see people in power, especially those who should be protecting the innocent, get brought to their knees in a sting operation. This week, the headlines were full of them....
by Doug Bardwell | Dec 15, 2021 | Be Aware
I had occasion to attend an eye-opening webinar today put on by the USCSAHT that stressed that while many people consider human sex trafficking to be primarily a girl/woman problem, in fact, an almost equal number of boys and young men are trafficked as well. One of...
