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Tracking Trafficking Trends in America
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown more clearly the established trends and patterns of trafficking.

COVID-19 y la evolución del tráfico de seres humanos
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Investigaciones recientes indican que la COVID-19 ha incrementado la tasa de incidencia de tráfico sexual por un 40%, no sólo globalmente sino también en EEUU.

COVID-19 and the Evolution of Human Trafficking
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Recent research indicates that COVID-19 has increased the rates of sex trafficking and exploitation worldwide.

Finding Mental Health Support for BIPOC Survivors
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These resources and tools can help advocates find mental health support specifically for BIPOC survivors.

Here’s how you can use our Working with Male Survivors resources for group learning
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Check out this sample curriculum using our tools on supporting advocates who work with male survivors.

New York Gov. Cuomo Resigns Following Findings of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Victims
WE stand by the survivors that came forward to tell their story and withstood public victim-blaming from the governor's office.

New York Gov. Cuomo Resigns Following Findings of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Victims

After 11 survivors came forward reporting sexual harassment, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that he will resign. Those survivors’ statements were captured in a thorough investigation by the Office of State Attorney General Letitia James, leading to a public outcry for the governor’s resignation.

Inspiration, Persistence, & Mental Health

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In recognition of the Olympics, we highlight some children’s books along with some helpful books on mental health.

Learning at Home: How Parents & Caregivers Can Use Safe Secure Kids
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Learn more about Safe Secure Kids: a website full of resources, activities, and information for parents, caregivers, and kids.

Adapting to Crisis: What COVID-19 and the Age of Multiple Crises Have Taught Us
Adapting to Crisis: What COVID-19 and the Age of Multiple Crises Have Taught Us

We explore how the movement to end sexual violence has adapted over the past year and a half due to COVID-19.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Adds 50,000th Resource to Extensive Library Collection
National Sexual Violence Resource Center Adds 50,000th Resource to Extensive Library Collection

July 6, 2021