Human trafficking continues to evolve, and in today’s world, traffickers are using online tools in ways that make exploitation harder to see but no less real. From escort ads and fake social media profiles to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images, technology is now part of the trafficking industry. But just as traffickers adapt, so too do […]
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month; a time to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges experienced by communities of color and to advocate for equitable, culturally competent care. It also honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a tireless advocate and co-founder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), who
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By Sawan Vaden | Special to The OBSERVER As part of my job, I do street outreach to victims of sex trafficking. Places like Stockton Boulevard and Watt Avenue are known hotspots. If you’ve ever been out there, you know what I see: women — often girls — standing outside in the cold in almost nothing
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Every day at Community Against Sexual Harm (CASH) is built on the belief that healing, safety, and dignity are not privileges, they are rights. Our team doesn’t just provide services, we walk alongside women as they reclaim their power, their voice, and their future. In this blog, we’re opening the door to what a day
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Each spring, our region comes together in a powerful act of generosity known as the Big Day of Giving—affectionately called Big DOG. Since its inception in 2013, Big DOG has united nonprofits and neighbors in the Sacramento region to raise critical funds and awareness. What started as a local initiative by the Sacramento Region Community
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Strength, Resilience, and the Path Forward Women have always been at the heart of progress. From leading social movements to breaking barriers in science, business, and politics, women have shaped the world in ways that are undeniable and transformative. March is a time to celebrate these achievements, to recognize the resilience and determination that have
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