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Advocate for Child and Animal Cruelty. Experience within the Criminal Justice System. Believe and Support Survivors. Keep smiling is my motto ...CSE CSA DV No Porn/No Dm/NoLists Thank You.
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Victims need understanding ..where there is disclosure.. respect.. trauma informed...understanding barriers in culture/language... No prejudice.... victim blaming.... minimising...and most of all...trauma informed practice with specialists if required.
This Thursday a rare protected species is a delight to see and hear. Can you identify one? They might be closer than you think. Enjoy Our Beautiful Wood Peckers From "The Wildlife Trusts"
February 12, 2026 at 9:27 AM
New Research from the Urban Institute ⬇️
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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🎉 WE'RE FINALISTS! We are so pleased that our short film, The Cycle, is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

Thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social who partnered with us, and incredible director Georgie Yukiko-Donovan.

📺 Watch the film: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...
The Cycle
The Cycle, directed by Georgie Yukiko Donovan, uses a continuous shot technique to depict the relentless cycle of the criminal justice system. The film…
smileycharityfilmawards.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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💜 Lovelace explains Black survivors fear police due to inconsistent community protection. Trust must be rebuilt. 🔍

🔗 zpr.io/vEiXvDqqTGck

#EndRacismEndDV
The Ways Racism Fuels the Fire of Domestic Violence
Racism continues to fuel the fires of domestic violence.
zpr.io
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"Trapped Between Abuse and Homelessness"

According to a New Paper from " The National Women's Council Of Ireland"

View their Website at NWCI.....
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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AI tools that create fake nude images are being used to sexually exploit children. This technology has no place in any society that values child safety. Sign on as a supporter: https://bit.ly/4ryZKIq
#SID2026 #NoToNudify
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Today is Safe Internet Day 10 February 2026.

We can all help each other... Child Sexual Abuse Images, Romance Frauds, Identity Theft, Financial Scams and many more...Thank You for Your Awareness.
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Monday Food For Thought
February 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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A child trafficking and illegal surrogacy network operating under the guise of an orphanage was dismantled in Nigeria. The incident raises fresh concerns about the commodification and exploitation of children through fraudulent care institutions.
Orphanage trafficking syndicate dismantled in Nigeria - FreedomUnited.org
A child trafficking network operating under the guise of an orphanage was dismantled in Ogun State, Nigeria
www.freedomunited.org
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Large sporting events like the #SuperBowl lead to an increase in trafficking. Survivors and experts have known this for years -- so why is this fact so often debated?

Learn about the history of trafficking and exploitation at large events: www.wearepact.org/blog/2021/2/...

#EndTrafficking
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
On her Feast day and Patron of the Anti-Slavery Movement: We acknowledge St. Josephine Margaret Bakhita Sudanese/Italian who was kidnapped and sold into slavery as a child.

This 8 February 2026, we raise awareness of Human Trafficking throughout the World.
February 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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February 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Today February 6th 2026 is International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Europol Webinar: Online Gaming Risks for Children ⬇️
🎓 Calling educators! Register for a Europol webinar on online gaming risks for children and how teachers can respond.

Discover the Cyber Defenders game and receive free classroom resources.

Find out more & register: https://ow.ly/i9Gz50Y5W5Q
February 5, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
policinginsight.com/feature/opin...
Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
In response to an apparent surge in youth gang crime, Victoria Police in Australia have reportedly begun issuing ‘anti-association orders’ to prevent youngsters being drawn into gangs…
policinginsight.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Wednesday Food For Thought
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Family abductions are among the most overlooked and urgent missing child cases.

On #NationalMissingPersonsDay, read how NCMEC supported one family's six-year search for their daughter, and why no family should ever be told to wait: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/fa...
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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In abuse shelters, about 41% of women report reproductive coercion. Data indicates that pregnancy coercion affects about 10%–12% of women, while birth control sabotage affects about 10%.

#legalentrapment
#reproductivecoercion
#coercivecontrol
#familycourt
#speakupandjointhemovement
February 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Just because someone says they’re your age doesn’t mean they are...

In NO ESCAPE ROOM, a 15-year-old thinks he’s talking to another teen. He’s not. Watch what happens next: https://noescaperoom.org/
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Upcoming Lecture
February 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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February 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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📘 OUT NOW: EU Internet Referral Unit Transparency Report 2024

The report provides an overview of how the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) worked in 2024 to reduce the accessibility of terrorist content online.

➡️ Read the report: https://ow.ly/xpBc50Y67jF
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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