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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

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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

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 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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Break the Cycle: Phoenix Challenge 2024

Join Hope for Justice for a 25-mile or 55-mile one-day bike ride to raise awareness and funds victims of human trafficking an modern-day slavery.

Wear Blue Day – Human Trafficking Awareness Day

DHS Blue Campaign invites people to wear blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness and post to social media using the hashtag #WearBlueDay. Premade social media graphics available on event page.

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MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 3, 2024

MPS will host a Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 3, 2024, to help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students.

Fast Pitch 2024

Fast Pitch 2024 will feature eight incredible presenters from our Systems Change Accelerator Cohort, each with a vision for a more just and equitable Los Angeles

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Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee

The Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee works in many ways to put UU values into action in our local community and wider world. We organize activities and support the efforts of community partners in the areas of labor and economic issues, anti-racism, police reform, and mass incarceration, immigration and immigrant detention, climate…

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The International Conference 2023

The Impact of Child Abuse, Sexual Violence and Harassment, Insecurity, Corruption, Mental Health and COVID-19 on Economic Growth. The Social Justice and Human Rights Institute works to ensure the implementation of Social Justice and Human Rights standards on the ground through greater country engagement and its field presences. Over the years, The International Conference on…

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Day of Community Care & Well Being

Love People. That’s the theme of this “come and go” event and it’s also the call to action. Plenty of wellness activities, including yoga featuring BLOOM by CALLIE – as well as music, activities for children, food, vendors, and a community “hands-on” project where YOU get to help paint a 50-foot mural. This is an…

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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: Dallas Resource Fair

Dallas Hope Charities connects the Dallas community with free to low-cost LGBTQIA+ services from community partners – including Oak Lawn United Methodist, Prism Health North Texas, Room for Change, Impact Communities Dallas, Abounding Prosperity, Inc, The FreeLux Project, Veteran Affairs, North Texas Food Bank, Meagan Skidmore Coaching, Parkland Health, Access and Information Network, Legal Aid…

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Black Girl Sermon: The Experience

This event, hosted by DeeVine, aims to create a sense of sisterhood, solidarity, and community through the use of music, art and narratives that represent the testimonies that we all share. This intends to be a sensory journey of empowerment, revival, and soul-stirring performance to celebrate the importance of representation, authenticity, and embracing one’s story.

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Treat The Community – Trunk or Treat

You can help support The Enriching Children’s Future Scholarship Fund by going to their Trunk or Treat. Admission costs money to be a participant, however, to volunteer, you can send an email to the email address listed in the description.

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