Pennsylvania Coalition Against Human Trafficking

This recent publication by Countryman-Roswurm et al. raises awareness of the ongoing criminalization of human trafficking survivors. A multi-layered approach including an increase in community education and policy change is desperately needed.

“Despite rallies, chants, and social media posts of and amidst our nation’s movement, minors who have been traded, sold, and bought by adults for commercial s*xual exploitation continue to be prosecuted for the crimes of which they are victims—prostitution or even worse, human trafficking.”

Criminalized for Surviving: A Call for Legal Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking. Journal of Human Trafficking, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322705.2024.2354040

Criminalized for Surviving: A Call for Legal Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking The passing of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 triggered an uprising of individuals interested in joining the anti-trafficking movement. Since then, public policy, awareness, ...

We recently published a study exploring spatial clustering of domestic violence in Ghana. There is a paucity of data on the predictors of violence against women in sub-Saharan Africa. Our most recent study can be accessed here.
https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0003261

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Spatial clustering of domestic violence attitudes toward women in Ghana Violence against women is a global public health issue associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, s*xual, or mental harm or suffering to women, inclu...

What is human trafficking? Share our infographic so others will understand what human trafficking looks like and how they can help: https://go.dhs.gov/Z5t

Our Law Enforcement awareness training teaches officials how human trafficking uniquely impacts Native communities.

Watch our webinar to better recognize and respond to Native victims of the crime: https://go.dhs.gov/Z4R

“Human trafficking has many forms. These include exploitation in the s*x, entertainment and hospitality industries, and as domestic workers or in forced marriages. Victims are forced to work in factories, on construction sites or in the agricultural sector without pay or with an inadequate salary, living in fear of violence and often in inhumane conditions. Some victims are tricked or coerced into having their organs removed. Children are forced to serve as soldiers or to commit crimes for the benefit of the criminals.” United Nations

Thank you Operation Underground Railroad for all of your work to rescue innocent kids!

Operation Toussaint: Operation Underground Railroad & the Fight to End Modern Day Slavery (Feature) Tim Ballard left his post as a special agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to form Operation Underground Railroad and go undercover to rescue ...

“The gesture is easy enough to learn and recognize, too. Those who think they recognize the Signal for Help are told to “check in with the person safely to find out what they need,” according to the Canadian Women’s Foundation. In situations of more immediate danger, such as the one witnessed in Kentucky, onlookers should immediately call the authorities.”

Learn this hand signal, teach others, save lives!!

Here’s the hand signal popularized on TikTok that recently helped save abducted teen Before it went viral on TikTok, the Canadian Women’s Foundation created the gesture in response to anticipated reports of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the words of Amy Thurston, “People need to understand that this is happening in their own backyard and it is happening to children and young adults and a lot of times they think it is from people they don’t know, but they are with us and we want people to be aware, spot the signs, and make a difference in someone’s life,” thank you for organizing today’s Freedom Walk Hope Inspire Love

Freedom Walk in Lancaster raises awareness of human trafficking in Midstate communities LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — To help raise awareness about human trafficking and s*xual exploitation in communities across the Commonwealth, anti-human trafficking nonprofit, Hope Inspire Love, ho…

employees at locations with high volumes of visitors and customers in urban, suburban, or rural areas can save a life.

Check out our industry education resources to learn to recognize and report human trafficking on the job: https://bit.ly/2WYZyJx

If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor, you can get support from the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://bit.ly/3z1aB2f

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, College of Medicine researchers develop tool to reduce missed pediatric abusive head traumas Penn State College of Medicine researchers have developed a child abuse screening tool that may prevent doctors from missing cases of abusive head trauma in pediatric patients.

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"Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you, as a result of what happens to you." Gabor Mate. A great new film-resource will be coming out soon. Trauma informed care is so essential. https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/

The Wisdom of Trauma – Gabor Mate Film Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds. Dr. Maté gives us a new vision: a trauma-informed society in which parents, teachers, physicians, policy-makers and legal per...

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to putting an end to human trafficking. Save these numbers to your phone in case you ever witness a situation you think could be human trafficking.

For more information on what this crime may look like, visit: https://bit.ly/3dWqbF3

A victim-centered approach to human trafficking investigation and prosecution is essential to accomplishing the Department of Homeland Security's law enforcement mission. Learn more about the victim-centered approach here: http://bit.ly/3rOrkmI

Traffickers may attempt to force victims into commercial s*x acts in hotels and motels. Hospitality employees can act as a crucial line of defense by looking out for indicators of trafficking. Learn potential signs in our toolkit: http://bit.ly/31dDWIl

#WearBlueDay National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th. In recognition of this important day and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities.

Our recent research entitled, "Discipline Gone Wrong: A Global Prospective on Non-Accidental Trauma" was selected by the Pediatric Trauma Society as a finalist in the Joseph P. Tepas award competition. November 5, 2020, 6pm. Tune in live tonight, or watch a pre-recorded preview of my presentation here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R2ZCS8EswhwcM-72E69eXPJuH1_q4kOg/view?usp=sharing Penn State

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