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Advocate for Child and Animal Cruelty. Experience within the Criminal Justice System. Believe and Support Survivors. Keep smiling is my motto ...CSE CSA DV No Porn/No Dm/NoLists Thank You.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · Apr 1

Victims need understanding ..where there is disclosure.. respect.. trauma informed...understanding barriers in culture/language... No prejudice.... victim blaming.... minimising...and most of all...trauma informed practice with specialists if required.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 5h

"Over 30 potential victims were identified in an international operation against human trafficking enabled online" @europol.europa.eu ⬇️

Europol @europol.europa.eu · 3d

Over 30 potential victims were identified in an international operation against human trafficking enabled online. Europol supported 73 specialists from 26 countries worldwide in the action.
#EUvsHumanTrafficking

Read more here ➡️ europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

Over 30 potential victims identified in action against human trafficking enabled online – 73 experts from 26 countries participated in the operation | Europol

From 15 to 19 September 2025, Europol supported the fourth edition of the EMPACT Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) Hackathon, an action week against human trafficking enabled online. It was led by Dut...

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 7h

There has been a significant rise in the number of Vietnamese nationals applying for international protection in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Justice

Trafficking concerns amid Vietnamese IPA rise

There has been a significant rise in the number of Vietnamese nationals applying for international protection in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Justice.

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DomesticShelters.org @domesticshelters.bsky.social · 1d

💜 Typed "What is considered domestic violence?" You're not alone—searches spike when people doubt their relationships. Learn the signs, get clarity and support. Read more & reach out for help. 🔍

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#NotAlone

Are You Searching What Is Considered Domestic Violence?

It’s normal to hope that you’re not a victim of an abusive partner, but if your gut is leading you that way, you don’t want to ignore it.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

Current Research From University of Wolverhampton:

Smart Safe Signing: Deaf Inclusion in Domestic Violence and Abuse Support & the Criminal Justice System.

www.wlv.ac.uk/research/sma...

If you are an "Independent Domestic Violence Advisor or Police, the team would like to hear from you.

Smart Safe Signing - University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in health, education, business, arts, social sciences, science and engineering.

www.wlv.ac.uk

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

Upcoming Webinar:

Ecocide, Human Rights & Environmental Justice

October 31 - 2025

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

Trauma Informed Approach to Supporting Victims of Financial Scams:

November 6th Online Webinar ⬇️

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 2d

"Trafficking"....Trapped In....Exposed To.... ⬇️

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · 2d

www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
An independent study from King’s College London and the Centre for Homelessness Impact has found that Mockingbird isn’t reducing homelessness for care leavers, and may even be increasing it.👇

Mockingbird: The Family Model for Young People Leaving Care

The Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) is delivered in the UK. The model aims to change the structure of fostering services, by creating a ‘hub and spoke’ model of foster carers, where a hub foster carer ...

www.homelessnessimpact.org

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 2d

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Anti-Slavery International @antislavery.org · 2d

Today, it can take many forms, including:
➡forced labour
➡human trafficking
➡descent-based slavery
➡child slavery
➡forced marriage
➡and domestic servitude.

We need urgent action to ensure that everyone can live, work and thrive freely.

🔗 www.antislavery.org/slavery-toda...

#AntiSlaveryWeek

What is modern slavery?

What is modern slavery? Find out where modern slavery happens today, the numbers behind it and who is affected.

www.antislavery.org

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 2d

Peter, Thank You. 🌟

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 2d

This gripping novel tackles a profoundly distressing yet vital subject. It's a powerful and insightful story that sheds light on a crisis often ignored. Essential reading for those who champion fairness and empathy. #EdgeOfYourSeat #MustReadThriller #ThrillerFans tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 2d

I will🌟...you know me...😍.❤️🌟

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Have a great week ahead Jen...🌟

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning, Fred. Have a lovely day....🌻😊🌼

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Thank You Catherine, really lovely picture and yes I will. 🌟Keep shining

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Good Morning Monday: New Day, New Week, New Beginnings/Endings

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 3d

This book tackles an incredibly painful but necessary subject. It’s powerful and eye-opening, a gripping story that sheds light on a crisis too many choose to ignore. A must-read for anyone who cares about justice and humanity. #DarkThriller #GrippingRead #ThrillerFans tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 4d

UNMUTED: CHILD BRIDES film screening inspires lively discussion and action www.freedomunited.org/news/forced-...

Screening inspires lively discussion and action - FreedomUnited.org

A recent film screening shone a light on the global issue of forced child marriage, fostering lively discussions between audience members and panelists.

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Shadows of Control @shadowsofcontrol.bsky.social · 5d

Isolation, dependence, and total control—this is how coercive control erodes your identity piece by piece.
#domesticabuseawareness #emotionalabuse

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 6d

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 6d

"New in Criminology & Criminal Justice" ⬇️ @crimandcj.bsky.social

Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 18d

📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
“‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues

📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 6d

Concerns have been raised about how Ireland is responding to the growing number of separated children arriving in the State without parents or guardians.

Concern over response to children arriving in State alone

Concerns have been raised about how Ireland is responding to the growing number of separated children arriving in the State without parents or guardians.

www.rte.ie

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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · 10d

📅 FREE TRAINING - 14th and 21st October 2025

Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness

A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.

www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...

Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness - 14/10/2025 09:30:00

This is a new FREE one day training course, for all frontline professionals who are working with child victims of trafficking across a broad range of services. It will focus on the long-term support a...

www.ecpat.org.uk

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 7d

Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case, based on information retrieved from the Sky ECC encrypted communications platform.

Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/five-central-suspects-arrested-in-whole-sale-cocaine-trafficking-case

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