Mental Health Training on Trauma and the Sex Trade

Trauma + the Sex Trade Training Opportunity for Mental Health Providers For those with previous clinical training, this workshop will provide in-depth knowledge about the prevalence of harm, violence and trauma experienced by sexually exploited people. Participants will learn about an integrative recovery model as well as how evidence-based interventions, such as Trauma Focused Cognitive … More Mental Health Training on Trauma and the Sex Trade

‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event Volviendo FREE Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America Organized by Hope for Justice and Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine, Volviendo film will be shown with a panel discussion after the screening on sex trafficking in Latin America, Seattle and world. DATE | MAY 22, 2013 TIME | 7 PM WITH PANEL … More ‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America

‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event EDEN Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking Organized by Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and Centripetal Films, Hope for Justice and World Affairs Council are co-presenters of the opening night of Eden screening with panel discussion on sex trafficking. SXSW 2012: Audience Award Best Narrative Feature – Special Jury Award Best … More ‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMIZES FEMALE GENDER

80% of the estimated 27 millions slaves today are female. Why are millions of girls and women victims of human trafficking? Whether labor trafficking or sex trafficking/exploitation, traffickers are waging war against the female gender. What is being done? JOIN THE ABOLITION MOVEMENT TODAY WITH HOPE FOR JUSTICE! What can victimizing girls/women in sex trafficking … More HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMIZES FEMALE GENDER

USA: President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

In the midst of the Civil War, fighting slavery and our country’s union, President Abraham Lincoln, made Thanksgiving Day a national holiday: “By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these … More USA: President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Meet Lyndsey Wilson, Newest Staff Member of Hope for Justice

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce our newest staff member with Hope for Justice, Lyndsey Wilson! She will be a Program Development Manager and help us launch upcoming prevention and restoration programs for us. Lyndsey is recent college graduate from Whitman College with bachelor degrees in Race and Ethnic Studies and … More Meet Lyndsey Wilson, Newest Staff Member of Hope for Justice

Girls 4 Sale

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA by Geraldine Sealey of Marie Claire (8/16/12) – For most businesses in the U.S., the Web has changed everything. The sex industry is no exception. Now underage girls are as easy to find online as shelter puppies, used cars, and apartment rentals. “…Andrea Powell (of nonprofit, FAIR Girls) has met hundreds of underage girls who … More Girls 4 Sale

16 arrested in Vanier, Ottawa, Canada prostitution sweep

VANIER, Ottawa, Canada by CTV News (8/15/12) – Ottawa Police have arrested 16 men and laid 10 criminal charges after a two-day prostitution sweep in Vanier. Police said 12 of the men qualified to participate in “John” school, an educational program meant to teach the men about how prostitution affects the community. Four men were … More 16 arrested in Vanier, Ottawa, Canada prostitution sweep