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World Day Against Trafficking Persons (7/30): Working with Survivors of Sexual Assault

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  Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, Therapy Practice Solutions Virtual Assistant World Day Against Trafficking in Person s, observed on July 30th each year, originated as a result of a United Nations initiative aimed at raising awareness about the heinous crime of human trafficking and its impact on vulnerable individuals worldwide. In 2013, the UN General Assembly designated this day to bring attention to the urgent need for global action to combat modern-day slavery. The date was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the UN's Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, which aims to promote cooperation among nations in preventing and prosecuting human trafficking. Since its inception, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons has become a pivotal platform for governments and concerned citizens to advocate for stronger measures, foster international cooperation, and provide support to victims, as they strive to end this grave violation of human rights and protect the d

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting BIPOC Mental Health Providers

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  Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, TPS Virtual Assistant As of 2008, July was named Bebe Moore Campbell’s BIPOC Mental Health Month (formerly Minority Mental Health Month). Bebe Moore Campbell's BIPOC Mental Health Month has its origins in the tireless advocacy and dedication of the late Bebe Moore Campbell, an esteemed American author, advocate, and mental health champion. Campbell recognized the critical need for addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities, including BIPOC individuals. In 2008, she co-founded the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI) Inglewood chapter. Bebe Moore Campbell National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on these disparities and promote culturally competent mental health care.  This annual observance, held in July, serves as a platform to raise awareness, provide education, and foster dialogue surrounding mental health within diverse communities. Through her visionary leadership and unwaveri