Originally published on Change.Org on August 29, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Angelique Bates, Actress who starred Nickelodeon’s All That came out as a domestic and child abuse survivor earlier this year. At the hands of her mother and the TV industry she endured years of mental and physical abuse. Unfortunately…
Originally published on Change.Org on August 27, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Hello Friends and Supporters- Once again the media spotlight is on Persky. He has stepped down from criminal court but we know that he can return to his position next year if he should choose to do so. In…
Originally published on PolarisProject.org/facts. So far in 2016, the NHTRC has learned of over 3,600 cases of human trafficking. In the first six months of the year alone, trafficking occurred in all 50 states. But this number only reflects what we’ve seen on the hotline. The International Labor Organization estimates…
Originally published on AReturntoYourGenuineSelf on July 26, 2016 By Jodie Ortega Today, we conclude our series with Jodie Ortega. In this post, she explores some of the key factors that perpetuate a culture of silence when it comes to abuse and rape and the distinct experiences people from different cultures…
