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In the US, runaway and missing children are highly at-risk of being trafficked as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children estimates that one in six runaways are likely victims. In honor of #MyFreedomDay, read this story about the plight of runaway children and learn how you can help make a difference. Wellspring Living National Runaway Safeline United States Marshals Service https://splr.io/6047c9DwV

RAMALLAH, 29 October – The number of children reported killed in Gaza in just three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across the world's conflict zones since 2019, Save the Children said. Since October 7, more than 3,257 children have been reported killed, including at least 3,195 in Gaza, 33 in the West Bank, and 29 in Israel, according to the Ministries of Health in Gaza and Israel respectively. The number of children reported killed in just three weeks in Gaza is more than the number killed in armed conflict globally – across more than 20 countries – over the course of a whole year, for the last three years. Children make up more than 40% of the 7,703 people killed in Gaza, and more than a third of all fatalities across the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel. With a further 1,000 children reported missing in Gaza assumed buried under the rubble, the death toll is likely much higher. On Friday, Israeli forces announced “expanded ground operations” in the Gaza Strip, with Save the Children warning it will bring more deaths, injuries and distress while calling for an immediate ceasefire. Save the Children Country Director in the occupied Palestinian territory Jason Lee, said: “Three weeks of violence have ripped children from families and torn through their lives at an unimaginable rate. The numbers are harrowing and with violence not only continuing but expanding in Gaza right now, many more children remain at grave risk. "One child’s death is one too many, but these are grave violations of epic proportions. A ceasefire is the only way to ensure their safety. The international community must put people before politics – every day spent debating is leaving children killed and injured. Children must be protected at all times, especially when they are seeking safety in schools and hospitals.” #ceasefire #CeaseFireNow #children

In the US, runaway and missing children are highly at-risk of being trafficked as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children estimates that one in six runaways are likely victims. Learn about the plight of runaway children and how you can help make a difference. Wellspring Living National Runaway Safeline United States Marshals Service #dataforgood https://splr.io/6046cQoNe

Causeway have joined twelve other providers of modern slavery support to call on the new incoming Government to renew the UK's commitment to supporting survivors of modern slavery. This 'Manifesto For The First 100 Days' sets out five practical and deliverable recommendations from modern slavery experts to be implemented within the first 100 days of a new government, to help significantly improve the safety of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and limit costly and unproductive vetting procedures. All the contributors are providers of support to victims under the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract. This includes The Salvation Army and 12 other subcontractors, of which Causeway is one. Together we form the collective of professionals who interact and engage with all potential adult victims in the National Referral Mechanism. Since 2011, we have collectively supported a total of 21,824 recovering survivors of modern slavery. Read more about the Manifesto recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/edGsSaF8

The 2024 #GeneralElection has the power to be a turning point for ending #DomesticAbuse and #VAWG. We’re asking the next leadership to: - protect victims/survivors - support the whole family - prevent abuse and challenge perpetrators Find out more: https://lnkd.in/es4tuhk9 #GE2024

Today is the #InternationalDayforDisasterReduction. Years of learning can be lost after disasters. Without schools, children are vulnerable to abuse, violence, and exploitation. INEE's DRR Collection contains resources to guide in prevention and recovery: https://lnkd.in/gu9CP6SK #BreakTheCycle #DRRDay

This week is #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek and we are standing with The Ben Kinsella Trust to highlight the brutal reality of knife crime. Our crews witness the devastating impact of knife-related incidents across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Have you or someone you know been affected by knife crime in these counties? We would like to hear your stories. Together, we can start conversations to raise awareness, collaborate with other organisations, and develop strategies to protect young people and keep them safe. It’s time to face this crisis head-on. By sharing experiences, raising awareness, and uniting with other organisations, we can develop strategies to protect our young people and keep them safe. Let’s take a stand and help prevent knife crime. #staysafe #endknifecrime #savelives

Why are we trying to make sure that youth who runaway from home get the support they need? In 2022, the National Runaway Safeline received 347 total crisis contacts from youth within Wisconsin who have either run away from home or who were at risk. Youth who runaway from home are at a significantly increased risk of experiencing housing insecurity and human trafficking. Traffickers will often spend time in areas where runaway youth gather to exploit their need for shelter, socioemotional connection, jobs, food, and other needs. That is why we must work to meet the needs of youth who do not have stability before traffickers offer to do so at an exploitative cost. We want to protect youth who run away from traffickers who seek to use all kinds of vulnerabilities to exploit and groom victims for human trafficking. To access resources within Racine County for youth, scan the QR code to go directly to the teen resource page on our website. We’ve got you. #humantraffickingprevention #runawayyouth #homelessyouth #homelessyouthawareness #resourcesforyouth #resourcesforteens #mentalhealth #shelter #humantraffickingawareness #keepkidssafe #keepyouthsafe #ouryouthmatter #racine #racinewisconsin #racinewi

The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding faces a severe crisis with a proposed 40% reduction, which threatens to dismantle critical support systems for domestic violence victims in Arizona. We cannot stand by as millions of dollars, essential for victim service programs, hang in the balance. This cut could undo the progress we've made in aiding those impacted by domestic violence. Use your voice on socials to demand action from Congress. Let’s prevent the devastating impact this cut could have. Access information on how to reach out to your Members of Congress (MOCs) here: https://lnkd.in/expjr7z Together, we can ensure no survivor's call for help goes unanswered. #SupportVictimServices #VOCA #Arizona

🌟 Calling All Community Members! Your Insight is Invaluable! 🌟 Valley Youth House invites you to participate in the crucial Victims Needs Survey (VNS), designed by The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Victims Services Advisory Committee (VSAC). Your experiences and opinions will directly impact the enhancement of victim services across Pennsylvania. 🔍 What is the VNS About? Identifying Victim Experiences: Share if and how you or someone you know has been affected by crime. Awareness and Access to Services: Let us know your awareness of available support and ease of access. Overcoming Barriers: Help us understand any challenges in accessing these services. Tailored Support: Your input will guide us in providing more effective and personalized assistance. 🙌 Your participation is vital. It shapes the future of support services for victims, ensuring everyone has the help they need, when they need it. ✨ How to Participate? Click this survey link to share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/ef-gvxDW #ValleyYouthHouse #CommunityVoice #VictimServicesSurvey