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  • 64%of American young adults (18-29) have experienced cyberbullying.
  • Cyberbullying has been shown to lead to emotional and physical harm, loss of self-esteem, feelings of shame and anxiety, and concentration and learning difficulties.
    HumanRights.gov
  • Over 37% of children have experienced cyberbullying, and around 30% have been targeted more than once.
    DoSomething.org
  • 12.5% of adults age 18 and older experience regular feelings of worry, nervousness or anxiety. receive treatment.
    U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  • 5% of adults age 18 and older experience regular feelings of depression.
    U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  • 17% of adolescents age 12-17 have experienced a major depressive episode.
    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  • 8 in every 1,000 kids under 18 were confirmed victims of maltreatment in recent years.
    The Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • The most common reasons for a child entering foster care includes neglect at 64%, parental substance use at 38%, and physical abuse at 13%.
    Hope’s Promise
  • Training educators in neurodiversity-affirming practices has been shown to lead to better educational outcomes for neurodivergent students.
    Autistic Realms

Resources, Publications, & Articles

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• American Psychological Association

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Children's Alliance

• SchoolSafety.gov

• Child Welfare Information Gateway

• Mental Health Coalition

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The Upstanders - A Documentary

The Upstanders explores all sides of bullying, from the brain science to how it plays out from subtle scenarios to full blown bullying. Social media’s power means that bully behavior is now a 24/7 phenomenon, where even changing schools, jobs and phone numbers, or deleting accounts cannot stop the cycle. Covid has increased the incidence of cyber-bullying by 70%. The Upstanders film program shares safe proven strategies and is rooted in character building. It inspires kindness, honesty, respect, empathy, trust and connection.

Where to Watch: Impactful.co

Fostering the Future Podcast

A show about all things child welfare, dependency, adoption and foster care. Your hosts, Jack & Cat are veterans in the world of child welfare and excited to spend a little time each week chatting about how we can all do something to help kids in care.


Where to Listen: Spotify

The Neurodiversity Podcast

The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Its goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
 

Where to Listen: Playerfm

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Upcoming Events

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Valentine Run

By LoveJustice | January 30, 2024

A run to raise money for Legal Services of Northern California, an organization that provides legal support/representation for those who are impoverished. People can sign up to run or volunteer for the event.

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Blanket Drive

By LoveJustice | January 19, 2024

Collecting new blankets and monetary donations to purchase new blankets to be distributed to homeless shelters and community agencies throughout the community.

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Family Music Day at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

By LoveJustice | January 18, 2024

Kick off the new year with a family-friendly music festival at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) in Liberty City. Presented in partnership with New World Symphony, this free event will include interactive storytimes, performances, arts and crafts with the Miami Children’s Museum, and more. Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon enjoying…

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LoveJustice Day of Impact with Trusted World

By LoveJustice | January 9, 2024

You are invited to join the LoveJustice Team and local volunteers for our first LoveJustice Day of Impact of 2024. In honor of MLK Day of Service, we will be volunteering at Trusted World in Garland, TX, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Trusted World was established to help resolve situational poverty…

EDUCATION Over INCARCERATION (Human Trafficking Awareness) Dr. Umar Johnson

By LoveJustice | January 5, 2024

Community event discussing human trafficking with various speakers, vendors, and food.

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Hope & Pearls Gala: It’s going to be OK’s 10th anniversary

By LoveJustice | December 22, 2023

Fundraising Gala for It’s Going to Be OK INC., a nonprofit organization that is passionate about educating, and eradicating human trafficking. GA $175 + $8.75 processing fee

Trafficking Awareness Walk

By LoveJustice | December 22, 2023

Human Trafficking Walk for Awareness

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High Desert Human Trafficking Symposium

By LoveJustice | December 22, 2023

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Rancho Cucamonga Human Trafficking Symposium

By LoveJustice | December 22, 2023

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Shining a light: Human Trafficking Awareness Month Webinar

By LoveJustice | December 22, 2023

This event aims to shed light on the intricate aspects of human trafficking and equip participants with the knowledge needed to combat this pervasive issue in Monterey County, CA.

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