Sexual Assault on College Campuses Is a Pervasive Problem
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and legislative action is needed. (more…)... read more →
Tag: Modern Day Slavery
A Vicious Cycle: Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, Trafficking
On any given night, more than half a million Americans are homeless. Thanks to the determined efforts of federal, state, and local U.S. government agencies, as well as many non-profit organizations, homelessness across the na... read more →
When Perpetrators Are Also Victims
The judge began his sentencing speech: “What do I do when the perpetrator is also a victim?” Last week I sat in a federal courtroom in Florida, packed with survivors, advocates, and supporters of the woman accused.
I had... read more →
Domestic Violence Victims Kept Silent by Trump’s Policies
Mellissa Withers, associate professor of clinical preventive medicine, continues her exploration of human trafficking in Psychology Today’s series, “Modern Day Slavery.”
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The Under-recognized Victims of Trafficking: Deaf Women
Mellissa Withers, assistant professor of clinical preventive medicine, continues her exploration of human trafficking in Psychology Today's series, "Modern Day Slavery."
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Untangling Myths About Human Trafficking
In advance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 31, Mellissa Withers discusses the following myths about human trafficking in her latest Psychology Today blog post for series "Modern Day Slavery" series: (more&h... read more →
Trauma-Informed Care and Why It Matters
It is sometimes said that traumatic reactions are normal reactions to abnormal situations. As true as this statement is, it’s also true that individuals’ coping reactions post-trauma remain poorly understood, even by many... read more →
Pimp Culture Glorification and Sex Trafficking
Learn how the glorification of pimp culture is contributing to sex trafficking in the U.S. in this article by Mellissa Withers. (more…)... read more →
The Super Bowl and Sex Trafficking
Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner. For many, the Super Bowl brings to mind beer, chips, and chicken wings, big-budget ads, and friends fanned around a flat-screen. I’m guessing most people don’t think about the major... read more →
Efforts to Reach Human Trafficking Victims are Falling Short
Last year I began working with a Los Angeles-based group called the Human Trafficking Housing Solutions Coalition, which includes three organizations: 1736 Family Crisis Center, Covenant House, and Saving Innocence, which hav... read more →