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Human Trafficking Series, Part 2: Sex Trafficking

DATE: July 12, 2019
Along with labor trafficking, sex trafficking is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States and is on the rise. From 2007 to 2017 the National Human Trafficking Hotline received 34,700 reports of sex trafficking. According to the F.B.I., sex trafficking is the second fastest growing criminal industry, right behind drug trafficking. Donate […]
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Human Trafficking Series, Part 1: Labor Trafficking

DATE: July 1, 2019
Human trafficking is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States and Illinois ranks among the top 10 states for it. That means there are cases everyday where individuals are being exploited and taken advantage of without notice. On a global scale, the International Labor Organization estimates that 20.1 million people are victims […]
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Three Ways Counseling Can Help Someone with PTSD

DATE: June 27, 2019
Like most mental health conditions, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is complex in nature and, therefore, does not have one specific cure. Despite the multitude of events, triggers, and symptoms associated with PTSD, there are some ways counseling can be an effective treatment method. Everyone processes trauma differently, but there are some common ways counseling can […]
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Three Ways Our Prevention Specialists Are Protecting Community Youth Against Violence

DATE: June 14, 2019
School is out for the summer. But for some neighborhoods, this time of year is anything but carefree. A wide breadth of scientific studies and reports reveal a positive correlation between violence and temperature (i.e. crime spikes with the heat), and in areas already suffering from violent crime, summer brings a new set of safety […]
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A Parent’s Guide for Talking to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol

DATE: May 2, 2019
Talking to teens about drugs can seem intimidating, but having these conversations can be greatly impactful. Now that they’re older and have a bit more freedom, they’ll likely encounter situations or environments where drug and alcohol use are prevalent. However, parents have more influence over their kids’ choices than they know. Here are a few […]
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A Parent’s Guide for Talking to Kids, Aged 11 – 14, About Drugs

DATE: April 25, 2019
As children grow, so does their concern for the approval of their peers. Despite this, parents often have more influence over their children than they realize. A talk with kids about drugs is not necessarily an easy one, but it can be an invaluable conversation to have as they approach the age of curiosity about […]
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Five Great Podcasts About Youth Behavioral Health

DATE: April 15, 2019
Every parent hopes to raise happy children that grow up and lead independent, healthy lives. But, life’s challenges sometimes make this more difficult. Fortunately, there are many different services and resources designed to guide parents along that child-rearing journey through difficult behavioral health issues that arise as a result of a variety of circumstances. Read […]
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National Child Abuse Awareness Month: A Curated Toolkit to Effectively Advocate for Children

DATE: April 8, 2019
Children are some of the most vulnerable among us, and it’s our responsibility to figure out ways we can advocate on their behalf. In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, here are ways you can advocate for their right to safe, healthy, stress-free lives. Tune In One of the very first steps toward advocacy […]
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