Sexual Violence is a Public Health Issue The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) define sexual violence as "a public health problem." But it is more than a public health problem - it's a public health crisis. Victims of sexual violence suffer debilitating immediate and long-term physical, psychological and social effects, and when they are left untreated, or are poorly treated, victims face the risk of disease, disability and even death. Sexual violence is also a silent epidemic: Approximately 84% of rapes are not reported. The majority of victims do not talk about what happened to them because they are overwhelmed by feelings of fear, self-blame and social disgrace, and therefore do not seek the help necessary to heal. [Read more.] |
Human Trafficking: What Service Providers Need to KnowARCHIVED EVENT - Originally listed: February 23, 2005Harlem Legal Services & The Upper Manhattan Domestic Violence Services Collaborative offer training on "Human Trafficking: What Service Providers Need To Know" on March 7, 2005. This training is designed to foster an increased understanding among lawyers, social workers, law enforcement agencies and other service providers working with New York City immigrant communities about trafficking in persons. This training will cover the legal and social dimensions of human trafficking in New York City. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: · Introduction to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 TRAINERS: DATE: MARCH 7, 2005 TO REGISTER Complete the attached registration form and return via fax or e-mail to Rose Pierre-Louis at 212.348.4093 or at Rplouis@hlsnyc.org. The member agencies of the Upper Manhattan Domestic Violence Services Collaborative are: African Services Committee• Harlem Hospital• Harlem Legal Services• New York Association for New Americans• New York County District Attorney’s Office• New York Presbyterian Hospital (DOVE) Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership• Nuevo Amanecer
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