It's been a while Twitter, but what better reason to be back than to share this awesome shirt, designed by the one and only #LisaCongdon and we are really just over the moon about it! When you buy a shirt, $15 comes to Bloom House. https://t.co/UTU1SAbY3J
Did you know that runaway & homeless youth are at higher risk of becoming victims of sex & labor trafficking due to their homelessness situation? Check out @RHYTTAC's eLearning modules, webinars & a digital library focused on addressing human trafficking. https://t.co/8nEXqapzhK
Parents and guardians — @1800runaway is trained and ready to help you handle a crisis, provide support and listen to your story. The interaction with NRS is anonymous unless you decide to provide contact information.
Get help now: https://t.co/Ou9f0orjr2
Ever wondered if giving homeless youth cash is an effective intervention? Read ‘The Role of Cash in Empowering Young People Who Experience Homelessness” from @ChapinHall. https://t.co/buXMtL4IQR #RHY
Young people, especially those with risk factors, are vulnerable to human trafficking and are often preyed on by traffickers & lured with false promises of love, money, or simply a better life. Learn more from @youthdotgov: https://t.co/cocK4ypspQ
What happens to a 15-year-old girl who is lured into running away by a man she met online? Read @1800RUNAWAY's blog “Runaway Reality: Julie's Home Free Story” about how they used Greyhound’s Home Free program safely reunite Julie with her family. https://t.co/p64nJahbvP
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During adolescence, youth are still learning how to form safe and healthy relationships with family, friends & romantic partners. We Think Twice developed the Healthy Relationships Checklist to help youth see what a healthy relationship looks like: https://t.co/BhgtnvqOxj
While #humantrafficking is becoming widespread, a trend in #LGBTQ cases is traffickers forcing or coercing victims into performing illicit activities like participating in the illegal drug trade.
Check out @Polaris's #humantrafficking resources: https://t.co/mH8XbgGKA2
When it comes to reducing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, engaging young men is a critical component of prevention efforts. This tip sheet on The Exchange provides suggestions for overcoming barriers to engaging male youth. https://t.co/KNbh6xxa27 #TPPM
IMPORTANT UPDATE: At 7:02pm, information indicated that the suspect, male counterpart and child have switched vehicles to a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Kansas license 461NWF and may be fleeing the immediate area.
A report from #FYSB partner @ChapinHall found that about 1.1 million children have a young parent who experienced homelessness in the past year. Learn much more in their full report: https://t.co/QEWsCuRDaY
API-GBV, a FVPSA Program Culturally Specific Special Issue Resource Center, devotes time and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to invest in advocates through a healing series during AAPI Heritage Month. Read our latest ARP Success Story to learn more! https://t.co/EV07NiUREW
In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, learn how mental health stigma differs between men/boys and women/girls. A @1800runaway article reports that statistically men & boys fall into self-destructive behaviors rather than seek mental health help. https://t.co/D1taoQBCTD
Our biggest event tomorrow!!! You don’t want to miss this! Join PRIDE for a Drag Show at 7pm in the Ballroom in the Memorial Union! Free and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend 😇
Facilitators of #AdolescentPregnancyPrevention programming! #FYSB’s APP Program has a new video designed to help you create a classroom environment where youth feel safe to engage in classroom discussions. Watch now: https://t.co/0SHwCbWRBw.
Through the FY 2021 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, @HUD will award $72 million in up to 25 communities, prioritizing awards to communities with substantial rural populations in up to 8 locations. NOFO info: https://t.co/9m5QKa0VRr. Apply: https://t.co/xU9CFuW2AW
For youth thinking about running away, @1800runaway operates 24/7, 365 days a year and are available to help by phone, chat, or email. Visit their website, https://t.co/2chl4rlPTl, for contact information.