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Spotting signs of child sexual abuse and how to report child sexual abuse situations

Elijah Ugoh

Feb 23, 20223 min read

Spotting signs of child sexual abuse and how to report child sexual abuse situations

Here are typical signs of child sexual abuse. Here are tips to guide on reporting a suspected child abuse case to the authorities.

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9 Ways to Teach Your Child to Speak Up About Sexual Abuse

Elijah Ugoh

Feb 16, 20224 min read

9 Ways to Teach Your Child to Speak Up About Sexual Abuse

You can reduce the vulnerability of your children to sexual abuse by preparing them to handle such situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Child Abuse

Elijah Ugoh

Feb 9, 20223 min read

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Abuse

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about child abuse. Learn how to respond to a suspected child abuse case.

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6 Ways Parents Can Protect Kids from Child Sexual Abuse

Elijah Ugoh

Feb 2, 20224 min read

6 Ways Parents Can Protect Kids from Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is real. Here are important measures that every parent can take to protect kids from sexual abuse.

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Can we have a world where every child can simply be a kid?

Elijah Ugoh

Jan 26, 20223 min read

Can we have a world where every child can simply be a kid?

As we start 2022, here are our thoughts on keeping our children safe and about creating a world where every child can simply be a kid.

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Elijah Ugoh

Jan 19, 20224 min read

7 Major Causes of Child Sex Trafficking

To help us fight sex trafficking successfully, we need to know the sign and causes. Here are 7 major causes of child sex trafficking we know

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Trucking and Human Trafficking: How Truck Stops are Used for Sex Trafficking

Elijah Ugoh

Jan 12, 20223 min read

Trucking and Human Trafficking: How Truck Stops are Used for Sex Trafficking

Truckers and truck stops across the U.S. provide enabling environment for human traffickers to exploit women and girls for commercial sex.

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How to Observe The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 This Year

Elijah Ugoh

Jan 5, 20223 min read

How to Observe The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 This Year

January is recognized in the US at the National HumanTrafficking Awareness month. Here's how you can participate this January.

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11 Great End-of-Year Gift Ideas for Everyone

Elijah Ugoh

Dec 29, 20214 min read

11 Great End-of-Year Gift Ideas for Everyone

Here are 10 great ideas for befitting end-of-year gifts for your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors this holiday.

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Safer: Using Technology to Remove and Report CSAM on the Internet

Elijah Ugoh

Dec 22, 20214 min read

Safer: Using Technology to Remove and Report CSAM on the Internet

𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧 is a 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 tool by Thorn, which 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮, 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙖nd report CSAM found on the internet.

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Using Technology to Combat Child Trafficking: Tech Solutions for Lasting Impact

Elijah Ugoh

Dec 15, 20214 min read

Using Technology to Combat Child Trafficking: Tech Solutions for Lasting Impact

Researchers have explored and developed tech tools for effectively fighting child trafficking in our communities. Anyone can use these tools

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The Essence of Rehabilitation for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Elijah Ugoh

Dec 8, 20213 min read

The Essence of Rehabilitation for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Thorough rehabilitation programs focused on healing, skill acquisition, and mental health can help DMST survivors re-integrate into society.

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Recommendations for Faith-Based Partnerships to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

Elijah Ugoh

Dec 1, 20213 min read

Recommendations for Faith-Based Partnerships to Combat Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

Faith-based organizations play a critical role in combating domestic minor sex trafficking. Here are ways that they can assist today.

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Making the Circle of Trust Truly Safe for Children: Measures for Ending Sexual Exploitation of Child

Elijah Ugoh

Nov 24, 20213 min read

Making the Circle of Trust Truly Safe for Children: Measures for Ending Sexual Exploitation of Child

Here, we highlight practical measures that parents can take to protect their children from abuse, sex trafficking, and exploitation.

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Myths and Misconceptions about Child Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know

Elijah Ugoh

Nov 17, 20214 min read

Myths and Misconceptions about Child Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know

What are the things you've heard about child trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children? Many of them may just be untrue.

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Augusta Woman, Amanda Howard Indicted for Participation in Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

Elijah Ugoh

Nov 10, 20213 min read

Augusta Woman, Amanda Howard Indicted for Participation in Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

The Office of the U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Georgia recently indicted an Augusta woman of participation in Child Sex Conspiracy.

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Kids and Online Safety: Tough Conversations Parents Must Have to Keep Their Children Safe

Elijah Ugoh

Nov 3, 20213 min read

Kids and Online Safety: Tough Conversations Parents Must Have to Keep Their Children Safe

The internet exposes kids to myriads of content that many of them aren’t ready to consume. Parents must ensure their kids are safe online.

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Elijah Ugoh

Oct 27, 20214 min read

10 Ways You Can Help End Trafficking

In addition to large-scale efforts, here are some effective and practical ways that make it easy to fight trafficking in our societies.

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Elijah Ugoh

Oct 20, 20213 min read

What is Sextortion?

Sextortion occurs when a person blackmails someone else, forcing them to share sexual images & videos of themselves in exchange for a favor

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The Role of the Internet in Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Teenagers: A Survivor’s Story

Elijah Ugoh

Oct 13, 20214 min read

The Role of the Internet in Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Teenagers: A Survivor’s Story

The internet currently plays a major role in the growth and perpetration of sext trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors.

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