Technology and Human Trafficking
Around the world, technology is used for so many things, such as communication, tracking, payment services, and collaboration. The portability of technology has made it easier to conduct deals and…
Child Marriage – More Than A Foreign Problem
When we hear the term ‘child marriage’ or ‘arranged marriage,’ we tend to think of foreign countries that are known for having teenage brides, but child marriages are happening here…
90YS Special Report: Human Trafficking in the East
WNCT-TV Channel 9 Greenville, N.C. A special report released during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month included advocates across the state in the anti-human trafficking movement. Check out the coverage and…
Where Teen Dating Violence and Human Trafficking Intersect
Post Date February 21, 2019 Author Pam Strickland BY SUSIE HEDLEY Teen dating violence is becoming an increasingly apparent problem in the United States. Today, approximately one-third of all teens…
Survivor: Jennifer
Two abusive husbands later, one woman says all she can do is hope for a better future By domesticshelters.org I had a great childhood. I was raised by a single…
The Wedding Forum That Helped Me Leave My Abusive Ex
A survivor nearly married an abuser, but complete strangers helped her spot red flags By Bridey Heing I’m not sure what I was expecting from a group of strangers on…
The Good Wife
Forced to marry a stranger at 16, she spent a decade being isolated, humiliated and assaulted. Then, she planned her escape By Samra Zafar When I was a kid, my…
From Romance to Isolation: Understanding Grooming
Feb 11, 2019 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD. Most relationships that become violent or controlling do not start that way. Rather, they often begin with a heavy dose of romance.…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
While domestic violence effects people of all ages, we must start a conversation about teen dating violence. Domestic violence has always been a sensitive topic and may seem ‘inappropriate’ for…
Why You Should Celebrate Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Who says February 14th festivities require a mate? February 04, 2019 By Shelley Flannery Valentine’s Day, shmalentine’s day. After leaving an abuser, that’s probably what you’re thinking—or something a little…