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Published on Nov 10, 2025

The shame of surviving

REGIONAL—Phylicia King met Mark Spicer online when she was 25. It was 2016, and she had just earned her master’s degree in human services. Spicer, a 22-year-old from Cedar Rapids, wooed Phylicia — but he also confused her. He would tell her she was smart — …

Source: Moville Record - Iowa - Pending
Published on Nov 7, 2025

One Man’s Perspective

Last Sunday, I attended Stacy Besch’s program, hosted at Living Word Outreach Ministries, which included reviewing the “Gridshock” documentary — a documentation of human trafficking issues in the state of Iowa. Yes Iowa. But that doesn’t happen here? You’d …

Source: Spencer Daily Reporter - Iowa - Pending

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Child Abuse Survivor and Author Cynthia L. Keller Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cynthia L. Keller, a human trafficking survivor, author, and mentor, is using her voice to address critical issues surrounding the recruitment and protection of children in …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 18:34 GMT

Influential Women Features Shanti Patty Owen in the 2025 Series for Her Impactful Work in Addiction Recovery

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating a Trailblazer in the Field of Addiction Recovery Coaching and Advocacy for Women Influential Women is proud to recognize Shanti Patty Owen in its prestigious 2025 series, …

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Published on November 8, 2025 - 01:59 GMT

THREE ARRESTED IN JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by special agents with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three people in Chattanooga. On …

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Published on November 8, 2025 - 00:58 GMT

THREE ARRESTED IN JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by special agents with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three people in Chattanooga. On …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

OSCE workshop in Montenegro boosts efforts to trace financial flows behind human trafficking

Financial investigations are a cornerstone in the fight against human trafficking. Tracking money flows helps uncover the financial networks and key actors sustaining these crimes. On 6 and 7 November, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co- …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

New research reveals how digital platforms are being weaponised to abuse and exploit women in Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA, November 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Kenya, online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) is escalating rapidly, with predators exploiting digital technologies to recruit, groom, abuse, and traumatise women and girls. Two …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 08:22 GMT

Deputy Minister Andries Nel warns against dangers of human trafficking

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Andries Nel, has again warned the public of the dangers of human trafficking, in particular linked to fraudulent job offers overseas. This came in the wake of recent reports of South Africans …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Earns Best in Class in Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2025 Know Your Customer and Know Your Business ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Javelin Strategy & Research today released its 2025 Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) Solution Scorecard, the industry’s most comprehensive benchmark of identity verification and …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025 Marks Its Second Edition Under Royal Patronage

Under Royal Patronage, the Forum gathers global women leaders in Riyadh to empower, engage, and sustain future generations. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025: Empower • …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 19:57 GMT

Lermit Ramón Díaz Salazar Launches 'Echoes of Pia' and Unveils 'Immigrants,' Two Powerful Narratives of the Human Spirit

The acclaimed author’s dual literary projects explore love, loss, resilience, and the search for belonging across continents and emotional landscapes. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his evocative new …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 19:55 GMT

Groundbreaking Dance Work ‘Into Sunlight’ Returns to Hofstra University for Special Vietnam War Commemoration

Acclaimed dance work “Into Sunlight” returns to Hofstra Nov. 13, exploring war’s impact and healing, in a performance and post-show discussion. Free entry. HEMPSTEAD, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hofstra University …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

‘Lakota Voices’ Illuminates the Strength, Spirit, and Enduring Legacy of the Lakota People

Allen Cody’s award-winning work blends visual storytelling and lived history to preserve a People’s voice for future generations. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and illustrator Allen Cody brings …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 18:57 GMT

Building a Healthier Milwaukee: David Crowley’s Vision and Samad’s House Help Reduce Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley links compassionate harm reduction services, like naloxone and fentanyl testing, to preventing overdoses & saving lives MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Milwaukee …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS LUNCHEON ON FEBRUARY 11

Event to Feature USF Hunger Expert Dr. David Himmelgreen, Philanthropist Marshall Field V, and Nonprofit Partners Advancing Food Access WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Cultural Survival Bazaars Celebrate the Winter Solstice by Honoring Indigenous Reciprocity and Renewal

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the days grow shorter and shorter, many communities around the world prepare to welcome the return of the light, Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization, Cultural Survival, …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Dr. Sutton Urges Public School Reform to Include LawEd™ and Real-World Life Skills

For over 100 years, schools have failed to evolve. Dr. Sutton says it’s time to teach life skills and LawEd™ to protect and empower future generations. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than a century …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

New evidence emerges in 100-year-old footballer murder

The only witness to the crime was not telling the truth about what she saw, according to an analysis of testimony and on the ground research. BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New evidence has emerged that …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 16:32 GMT

Silver & Silver Shares Insights on Common SSDI Benefits Challenges in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silver & Silver, a Pennsylvania law firm known for its work on behalf of individuals with disabilities, is sharing new insights into the most common challenges residents …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 16:31 GMT

What To Know About Multigenerational Living In Canada

Multigenerational living is rising in Canada as families seek affordable housing and caregiving solutions blending support with planning for safety and harmony. CANADA, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As housing costs and caregiving …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Mission West Virginia Kicks Off National Adoption Month with Call to Support Foster, Kinship, and Adoption Efforts

HURRICANE, WV, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission West Virginia (MWV) is celebrating National Adoption Month by spotlighting the urgent need for foster and adoptive families, honoring kinship caregivers, and …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Residents Warn Gauthier Lake Plan Could Trigger Long-Term Aquifer Instability in Cedarburg

TOWN OF CEDARBURG, WI, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community concern continues to grow around the proposed Gauthier lake, a 13.2-acre artificial basin that would require more than 45 million gallons of water to fill and …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

New Queer Women’s Media Coalition Unites to Amplify Underrepresented Voices

OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Curve Foundation is proud to announce the Queer Women’s Media Coalition (QWMC), a powerful collective of lesbian, feminist, queer women, and nonbinary-led publications that …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

StrongMinds Named an Action for Women's Health Awardee

KAMPALA, UGANDA, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrongMinds, a global nonprofit that treats depression among women in Africa, is one of 80+ organizations awarded funding through Action for Women's Health, a $250 million global open …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

Religion Communicators Council Calls for Wilbur Entries

Organization’s Top Awards Honors Work Completed in 2025 by Secular Media Covering Faith-Based Issues CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Religion Communicators Council welcomes individuals, groups, and …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

New Book Explores Reality Through the Lens of Mathematics, Physics, Cosmology, and Geology

From tiniest particles to galaxies, new research suggests reality may span infinite, interconnected spaces MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book titled "Ultimate Secrets of Reality" presents …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Pivotal and Lever for Change Announce the 80+ Awardees of the $250 Million Action for Women’s Health Global Open Call

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Pivotal and Lever for Change have announced 80+ organizations that were awarded between $1 million and $5 million in funding through Action for Women’s Health, a $250 …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Child Abuse Survivor and Author Cynthia L. Keller Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cynthia L. Keller, a human trafficking survivor, author, and mentor, is using her voice to address critical issues surrounding the recruitment and protection of children in …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Empowered Productions Releases K Altman Law Profile; Highlights Practical Wins for Students and Families

Empowered Productions spotlights K Altman Law’s student-focused approach to education advocacy and legal guidance for families. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Empowered Productions has released a new …

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