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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A Time to Reflect February marks Black History Month—a time to celebrate the profound legacy of Black culture, resilience, and achievement. But it’s also a time to confront the challenges still faced by Black communities, particularly Black women, who remain disproportionately impacted by human trafficking. The exploitation of Black women is a painful thread woven
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In Sacramento County, we are very fortunate to have a team that investigates and prosecute human trafficking cases and a collaborative system that provides assistance to survivors. The recent conviction of Justin Starks for trafficking a 15-year-old with the aggravating factor that the victim was particularly vulnerable shows why this work is necessary. It also
Guest Blog from The Institute for Social Research Sex trafficking is an issue that is hidden from public awareness throughout the Sacramento Region. The Institute for Social Research at Sacramento State surveyed 1,948 residents across the Sacramento Region (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties) to measure their level of awareness and understanding
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13,079 people. That is more people than a packed Sutter Health Park on game day and just a 1,000 less than the entire population of the city of Auburn. It’s a lot of people. Why is that number important? It is the number of people we estimate have been trafficked in Sacramento County between 2015-2020,
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“At the end of the day if no one purchased commercial sex, the crime of sex trafficking wouldn’t exist. Therefore, it is imperative that we address the issue of demand in order to create a culture where the buying and selling of human beings for another’s sexual gratification is not looked upon as normal behavior.”
Let’s talk about the driving force behind sex-trafficking. Read More »
It is so important for us to make sure you know how to stay safe in whatever situation you are in. Here is some information on how to remain in control and safe while in the life along with some information about services that is available for you when you decide to or can leave.
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Another chance, a new life, a new beginning. Sounds like the lottery right? That’s the only words to describe where I began the journey of returning the power of my life back to myself. CASH is where the road I was on took me and let’s face it, I was broken, low, unsure, addicted, alone,
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