“Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking in Schools: A Teacher’s Perspective”
During a fifth-grade science class I observed, a girl was summoned by the principal, assistant principal, and guidance counselor. The fact that all three of them appeared in person indicated that something unusual was happening. It raised the question: why didn’t they call her to the office instead? The girl looked up from underneath her […]
A Deadly Countdown: New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day
Domestic violence reports are higher than the normal daily average on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with New Year’s Day averaging 2.7 times more incidents of domestic violence than the normal daily average. New York Times By Tara Woodlee As the clock ticks towards the New Year, there’s a grim reality that shadows the […]
Every Child Should Want to Go Home
As a child, I remember being so excited for any break from school. Whether it was athree day weekend or two months during the summer, I couldn’t have been happier to see mymom be first in the pickup line on the last day of school. I figured everyone felt that way, butwhen I became a […]
“Bolstering Safeguarding: Protecting Domestic Abuse Survivors During the Holiday Season”
By Tara Woodlee The holiday season often shimmers with warmth and joy, a time for celebration and togetherness. However, amid the festive cheer, there exists a poignant reality—one that sheds light on the heightened vulnerability of domestic abuse survivors during this time of the year. As the world adorns itself with twinkling lights and merry […]
“Every Child Should Want to Go Home”
As a child, I remember being so excited for any break from school. Whether it was athree day weekend or two months during the summer, I couldn’t have been happier to see mymom be first in the pickup line on the last day of school. I figured everyone felt that way, butwhen I became a […]
“Silent Tears: Unmasking Hidden Abuse” Poem
Is it you? Is it me? Is it the woman sitting in the church pew next to you or me? Could it be her or you He’s hitting Yelling at Abusing? Is it some other woman we don’t see? I know it wasn’t just me Getting abused daily There are so many others out there […]
