“Surviving Abuse: Two Stories of Resilience and Justice”
It’s been about 12 years-I was abused by my coworker-he pulled me aside at work, raped me, strangled me, told me not to scream for anyone. No one believed me that such a nice guy would do that. He ended up slashing my tires, and I tried to kill myself. I went to my manager, […]
“Breaking Free from Abuse: My Story of Survival and Hope”
I wanted to tell my story. No one knows it has happened to me but I want to write this for someone who may be experiencing the same thing. I started a relationship 3 years ago and the first time I noticed violence was on a grocery trip. Seems simple enough, but we got into […]
Protecting yourself online from human trafficking.
Protecting yourself and your loved ones from online human trafficking is of utmost importance. Human trafficking is a serious issue that requires vigilance and knowledge. Here are some tips to help ensure your safety online: Remember that there are individuals who will attempt to gain your trust and information. Always take precautions when using social […]
“Escaping Abuse: A Survivor’s Journey to Protecting Herself and Her Child”
I met my abuser in 2018. He moved to New Jersey I went down to visit him. His mother would lock me upstairs and He’d tell me who I could talk to. My family helped me get back home. He came back to my area a couple months later. I moved in with him thinking […]
“Surviving Domestic Abuse: My Journey Through 19 Years of Manipulation and Control” by Kimberly K
We were married for 19 years. During those 19 years, I cooked every meal, washed all the clothes, cleaned the house, was primary with the 2 children, planned every holiday, bought every gift and the list goes on. I was abused on a regular basis. He would portray himself as never complaining as he would […]
“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 […]
