Supporting Law Enforcement with Trauma Training
According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 90 percent of law enforcement officers identify stigma as a major barrier to seeking mental health support.1 This stigma, combined with the nature of law enforcement work, can make it difficult for officers to acknowledge and address their own trauma. Many officers receive training on stigma but […]
Finding shelter for sex trafficking victims with substance use disorder
As sex traffickers often use substances to help maintain control over trafficking victims, these individuals may develop substance use disorders (SUD). Victims of sex trafficking in need of safe housing may face challenges receiving assistance due to SUD restrictions. To address the issue of trafficking victims with SUD being turned away from traditional trafficking shelters, […]