Bullying affects how we value ourselves. Bullying such as verbal and physical violence leaves the victim doubting their own ability to speak up. From my own experience with years of workplace bullying and the trauma it is easy to make the connection between bullying and poor life choices. Without positive supports the victim may continue […]
Read MoreIntruders of bullying = texting
Although I experienced many years of workplace bullying and harassment I never had to deal with cruel messages popping up instantly on my phone. At home and away from the cruelty, it was safe. Today victims are no longer safe because the text messages have intruded into our lives, instantly and every minute. http://www.upworthy.com/the-first-tweets-audience-goes-wild-by-the-end-no-ones-laughing?c=ufb2
Read MoreSex trafficking is a global problem !
If you think sex trafficking is limited to ‘other countries’ think again. It happens in our backyard no matter how big the city or town. The exploitation of women and girls is everyones problem. ‘The operation involved young women from China and Korea being brought into Canada illegally and forced into prostitution, police said. Six […]
Read MoreMaking a stand against targeted gender violence.
It is difficult to put into words my own thoughts on this tragedy. From the perspective of life experiences with targeted gender violence, this speaks of a horror beyond comprehension. I would hope that all of society denounces this violence, unites and actively challenges the those who would kill women. BBC Afghan’s Karim Haidari, in […]
Read MoreEvery life is precious.
Policy and procedures, rules and laws are in place to protect everyone. http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/25/winnipeg-police-suspends-one-of-the-officers-who-saw-tina-fontaine-but-let-her-go-days-before-her-murder/
Read MoreSextortion another cyber crime.
If you think young people are the only victims of cyber crime, think again. Sextortion, “Don Wright, executive director of the B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, said he was “not at all surprised” by news of the “sextortion” cases, which involved three adult males being asked to send money or face having […]
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