Three men arrested for alleged sex trafficking of minors

Originally published in The Vacaville Reporter on March 1, 2016 By Sally Schilling. Fairfield police worked with FBI and Air Force investigators over the weekend on a human trafficking operation that led to the arrest of three men — one from Vacaville — for alleged sex trafficking of underage girls.…

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Meet the 24-Year-Old Who Could Dramatically Change U.S. Sexual Assault Law

Originally published on Elle on February 29, 2016 By MATTIE KAHN. Amanda Nguyen is on a mission to fix a broken system. When she was 22 years old, Amanda Nguyen was raped. Within 24 hours of the assault, Nguyen did exactly what she was supposed to: She went to the…

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No Such Thing As a Bad Kid Workshops April 26, 2016

Download Flyer Understanding and Responding to Kids with Emotional & Behavioral Challenges Using a Positive, Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Approach Two FREE Half-Day Workshops for Educators, Parents & Professionals Guiding Children, Youth & Families Struggling with Emotional and Behavioral Issues Presented by renowned youth care expert & author, Charlie Appelstein, MSW Sponsored…

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Counselor creates ‘Gentleman’s Club’ to teach students life lessons

Originally published on WSMV.com on February 24, 2016 By Meaghan Wallace. CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – EDITOR’S NOTE: Since we first brought you this story, Raymond Nelson, the student support specialist who created this group has renamed it. The new title, according to Nelson, is “Boys With Purpose.” A counselor at a Lowcountry school…

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