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A Brief Overview of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is the exploitation of another person for profit, labor, or some other material or service. It usually involves some sort of manipulation of the victim. This manipulation may take the form of force, coercion, misinformation, or a number of other tactics. many of them are dependent on […]
Teacher Appreciation Week This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. It has been observed in the US since 1953, and became an official national holiday in 1980. The importance of teachers and their jobs is widely acknowledged. However, many professionals in the field have struggled to find support and resources. This inhibits their ability to provide […]
Speaking of Earth Day With the recent observation of Earth Day, many people may be considering the ways that environmental degradation affects our world. Commonly, problems like accelerated rates of extinction in wildlife, the depletion of natural resources, the shrinking of the polar ice caps, or the rising of sea levels come to mind when […]
The Month of April April serves as the awareness month for a multitude of causes, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month. Unfortunately, neurodivergent children can be very vulnerable to the perils of abuse. As a result, a correlation exists in regards to the occurrence of child abuse among children who are […]
What is Virtopsy? Combining the words “virtual” and “autopsy”, a virtopsy is the non-invasive use of broad-spectrum imaging to determine the cause and manner of death in cases where a person has died under suspicious or unknown circumstances. When possible, a thorough external examination of the body will be conducted, noting and collecting any physical […]
The mental health condition of adolescents is an increasingly alarming issue and recent studies have added damning data to the picture of mental wellness amongst youth. According to the World Health Organization, globally, one in seven people between the ages of 10 and 19 experience a mental disorder. The statistics are staggering and do not […]
Look for STM Learning’s table at the 38th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment to check out all the titles we have available! This year, we’re offering a convenient and secure way to purchase online and have your order shipped directly to your home or business, so you can travel light and […]
Disclaimer: 95% of intimate partner violence cases involve victimized women and male perpetrators, resulting in this blog post focusing on women. However, anyone can be affected by intimate partner violence and anyone can perpetrate the violence. Domestic violence – also known as IPV (intimate partner violence) – is a pervasive problem currently facing society. In […]
Title IX of 1972 Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as a part of the Education Amendments of 1972. The law prohibits sex discrimination in “any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Title IX specifically states that no person, on the basis of sex, shall be “excluded from participation in, […]
Globally, an estimated 703 000 people die by suicide every year, according to the World Health Organization. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) acknowledges September as National Suicide Prevention month to raise awareness of the potential warning signs and increase prevention efforts. National Suicide Prevention Month is also known as National Suicide Prevention Week, which […]
