Allie Cook

MSW/WKU Grad 23’ ❤️

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

To combat Human trafficking at Macro Level, we must advocate for policy change at the local state and national level advocating for policies that protect provide resources and services to victims, and require HT training programs to increase knowledge. #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Human Trafficking causes severe harm to psychological, emotional, and spiritual development. HT treatment for victims can utilize trauma sensitive interventions, utilizing a strength based approach helping victims understand their self worth and resiliency. #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Human Trafficking victims escape their trauma with no resources. They are in need of services like housing, medical need, employment, food & water, transportation, and mental health services. In order to combat HT, we must advocate for services for HT survivors #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Indicators of Human Trafficking victims are the inability to speak for themselves, leave home alone, and evidence of being controlled. Keep a close eye on physical clues as well such as bruises, burns or scarring. Recognizing the clues could help rescue a life. #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Every year millions of men, women, and children are victims of Human Trafficking. Increasing education and awareness of HT to law enforcement and media can combat HT. To help prevent HT know the signs, call 1-888-373-788 to report HT and share awareness resources #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Human Trafficking is the new modern day slavery. This crime can happen anywhere and to anyone no matter the gender, race, or age. Around the world 40.3 million people are trapped in HT. Help bring this crime from the shadows into the light by spreading awareness #WKUsocialworkHT

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@courtneygray244 Great information Courtney! I really enjoyed the infographic as it made the issue very easy to understand. Its crazy that only 9% of women run businesses, hopefully it will increase tremendously by 2030!

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@nataliecubbage6 Thanks for sharing this Natalie, woman and LGBTQ population face many discrimination issues in the workplace and outside of the workplace. Bringing attention to the Equity Act as it should account for all individuals in our society is a great way to advocate for vulnerable groups

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

The Gender Pay Gap results in more women and female-headed households likely to be in poverty, less likely to have health insurance, transportation, food, education, etc. NASW supports advocating for legislative strategies that address pay equity. #WKUSocialWorkPolicy

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@Ashley95683110 Hi Ashley, thanks for sharing this. Immigrants are very important to our state and nation as a whole. They help fuel our economy and are a part of creating the nation that we are today! We need more advocates to help spread education and awareness among global migration!

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@nataliecubbage6 Hi Natalie, thank you so much for sharing this article. The article involving a personal experience made it much easier to understand the difficult experiences children coming from the border into foster care are experiencing. Specific services for these children are much needed.

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

#WKUSocialWorkPolicy

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

Today, 14% of the nation's residents are immigrants. Immigrants are very important to our nation and contribute greatly to the U.S. Economy and have been critical at establishing our country. SWS speaks believes in spreading increased education and awareness of global migration.

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@Ashley95683110 Ashley thanks so much for sharing this information. Elder abuse tends to often go underreported or in some cases tend to forget about the older individuals. Elder abuse is a major problem in America and could use much advocating and push for policies to protect older adults.

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@courtneygray244 Thanks for sharing this important information Courtney! Many older adults face social isolation, and I feel as if many tend to forget the negative effects that social isolation can place on these older adults lives. Very good topic that should be brought to more peoples attention

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

As much as 5 million elders are abused in America each year. Elder abuse is a silent problem in our society that needs to be brought to attention. SWS states a need for prevention of and intervention for elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation across settings. #WKUSocialWorkPolicy

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@courtneygray244 Thanks for sharing Courtney! I agree that the United States should participate in this act because children should be protected among a set of human rights just as adults are. Child maltreatment is so prevalent in our society that this Act is much needed to protect children!

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

On average, millions of children are experiencing abuse/neglect although only a small percentage is being reported. SWS states, systematic changes are needed in child abuse reporting systems creating standardized and effective intake and assessment systems. #WKUsocialworkpolicy

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@ElizabethRaben Hi Lizzie, thanks for sharing! The infographic you provided illustrated the alarming rates of higher suicide and depression rates among LGBTQ+ compared to their heterosexual peers. The data proves this is a major issue, and should be taken into consideration for future policies!

[Allie Cook @AllieCook99]

@Ashley95683110 Thanks for sharing this Ashley! I love how CASA works and how helpful this type of association could truly be for children who have experienced abuse and neglect whom have little to no voice this could provide a voice for these children.