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THORKIL SONNE Helping enterprises to employ the autistic
Inspired by his son to change societal perceptions of autism, Thorkil Sonne founded Specialisterne. The company is matching the skills of autistic adults to the needs of major companies the world over, with a goal of facilitating 1 million jobs.
When Denmark's Thorkil Sonne discovered that his two-year-old son Lars had autism, he refused to believe it.
"At home Lars was very much like his older brothers – he was very comfortable around family," Sonne said. "So when we were told of his autism, we were in shock. At first we thought the diagnosis was wrong – that they'd got the wrong child."
When Lars started school, however, Sonne realized that his son was a different child in his new environment.
"There he didn't speak very much, didn't make eye contact and didn't want to play games with the other children," Sonne said.
CHALLENGING PRECONCEPTIONS
In the arduous months and years that followed, Sonne immersed himself in the latest research on autism.
"My perceptions of the condition totally changed," he said. "Before, if I saw a child acting up, I would brand the parents as inadequate. Now I just wanted to give them a hug – I could empathize with how hard life might be for them."
Remembering his own misconceptions about autism, Sonne pondered what life might be like as his son became an adult. He soon learned he was right to be concerned; the latest statistics from the UK-based National Autistic Society show that just 16% of autistic adults find paid work.
"It was harrowing to think that Lars might never have a normal working life," Sonne said. "But I could see the challenges. Many autistic people don't have the social skills to excel in a job interview – they would struggle to excite an employer because they don't have the social understanding to be able to effectively communicate their strengths."
Because they are often overlooked at school, Sonne said, many people with autism, like those around them, fail to recognize their talents. "In general, society isn't very friendly to anyone who isn't considered normal," Sonne said, and that affects how people with autism see themselves.
"GIVEN THE RIGHT SUPPORT, AN AUTISTIC ADULT COULD NOT JUST HOLD DOWN A JOB, BUT ALSO BE THE BEST PERSON FOR IT."
THORKIL SONNE FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, SPECIALISTERNE
This insight led Sonne to an epiphany. "I came to realize that maybe our society needs to change. In actual fact, given the right support, an autistic adult could not just hold down a job, but also be the best person for it."
As a technical director at Danish communications company TDC, Sonne knew the difficulty of finding applicants with high-precision personality traits.
"We really struggled to find people with good memories, superior recognition skills, great attention to detail and high accuracy in repetitive tasks, who were honest and straightforward and who had a pride in what they were doing. These are common traits of those with autism."
MAKING A STAND
With his son as inspiration, Sonne set out in 2003 to prove to employers that invest in understanding and accommodating autistic people could deliver tremendous value. He re-mortgaged his home and founded Specialisterne – Danish for 'the specialists.' "The intention was to provide a comfort zone in the workplace for autistic people," he said.
Sonne convinced a number of work candidates to give the experience a chance. "We began with a five-month assessment program to get to know them," he said. "Not all made it through, but before long we had a good number of technical specialists on our books."
The UK-based National Autistic Society reports that just 16% of autistic adults find paid work.
Sonne's next challenge was to persuade employers to see autism as an advantage. "That was a tough sale in the traditional labor market," he said. "That's why we started off by operating as a consultancy, actually hiring the autistic candidates ourselves and then finding them placements within companies."
A GLOBAL STAGE
Sonne's reputation grew. Soon, some of the world's biggest employers – including Microsoft and SAP – were contacting him.
Specialisterne has grown to meet the demand. It now has offices in 10 locations around the world and has set a goal to facilitate 1 million jobs for autistic people.
"I'm confident it can be done," Sonne said. "We're working with both the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, which are both great platforms for fostering awareness."
Still, hard work lies ahead.
"My favorite analogy is about dandelions," he said. "As children, we see dandelions as magical – we greet them with excitement and use them to make wishes. But then we grow into adults and we suddenly hate the flower that used to bring us so much joy. It's an unwelcome weed.
"If treated well, dandelions actually are a delicious herb. But to access the value we have to see them as a flower, not a weed."
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Abstract:Earthquake vibrations can be controlled by using various types of energy dissipating devices such as Dampers, Bracings, Base isolation etc. Dampers are the energy dissipating devices used in the structure, so as to control vibrations in structure resulting into reduction of the violent earthquake motions transmission into the structure. A magnetic levitation type seismic isolation device composed of permanent magnets can theoretically remove horizontal vibration completely. Bracings are provided so that no twisting is induced in the building owing to unsymmetrical stiffness in plan of the structure. At preliminary stage, the bracing system analysis using competent software to have the idea about the behaviour of structure over seismic forces under earthquake condition. Various important parameters are to be considered while having the analysis of the structure with provision of bracings. The same analysis is to be done using hybrid dampers along with levitation force. Various energy dissipating devices are used to reduce the effect of earthquake on structure but it can only reduce effect up to some extent .This facilitates the need for implementation of additional techniques for a better behaviour and stiffness of the structure. This paper enlightensthe technique to reduce the effect of earthquake using various energy dissipating devices along with repulsive force by using a pair of magnet to levitate the structural joints such as column-beam and study the improvement in performance of structure..


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Ep 107: Mrs. Georgia American Using Her Platform for CRNA Awareness and Support for Healthcare Workers
None of us will soon forget this year, but 2020 has been especially life-changing for Christen Roberts, CRNA. Over the past year she's created Bambu bracelets to support healthcare workers across the country and became the first Mrs. Georgia American. Both platforms have given her an opportunity to increase awareness for the CRNA profession and she joins us to tell us about this amazing journey.
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What a year it's been in 2020. As we finally bring it to a close, there are so many stories to tell about healthcare workers around the country. So many people have made a positive impact on millions of lives.
Today we want to introduce you to Christen Roberts, CRNA, who lives in Atlanta. She's also dealt with the stress and anxiety from this year, but she's also made it her mission to serve others in our industry by providing support and bringing awareness to everything we do on a daily basis.
Roberts is originally from Mississippi and is an Ole Miss Rebel through and through. Her wedding even took place in The Grove. But she's also traveled, studied and worked in every region of the country so when the pandemic hit, she felt called to do something to support her peers.
What needed to be done and how that would actually happen was unknown and it caused a lot of anxiety. During this process, she came across bamboo through research and learned about its strengths and meaning. That led to the creation of a support bracelet called Bambu to help connect healthcare workers across the country. It stands for Bring Awareness to Medicine By Uniting. This symbol made everyone feel connected and CRNAs adopted it quickly. After the early success, she realized it could be used by all healthcare providers to create unity.
She also earned the first title as Mrs. Georgia American and she'll soon compete for the national crown in early 2021. That platform is also giving her the chance to teach people about CRNAs, which is a title that is unrecognizable to many people.
So as you get started on the episode, keep an ear out for these topics:
Georgia American pageant
Jeremy and Sharon's experience with pageants
How she was called to serve during the pandemic
Why she chose bamboo for the bracelets
How Bambu is being used to connect healthcare workers
Overcoming the financial challenges caused by the pandemic
How she got ready for the pageant in two weeks
The Georgia pageant didn't know what a CRNA was
The goal is to get 10,000 bracelets out
Check it out in the interview at the top of the page and use the timestamps to help you navigate through the many topics we discussed.
2:38 – Welcome in Christen Roberts, CRNA and Mrs. Georgia American
6:50 – Her background as a CRNA
9:12 – Anesthesia school
13:06 – Why this topic is important to her
15:00 – How the idea for bracelets came to be
18:40 – Financial challenges for 1099 employees
20:52 – Why she competed for Mrs. Georgia American
23:16 – How she's using her platforms to bring awareness to the CRNA profession
25:09 – The upcoming national pageant
26:18 – Explaining what CRNAs do
28:53 – Their goals for the bracelets and how to get one
31:17 – How they socially distanced at the pageant
33:04 – Her favorite word
34:26 – Is your Christmas tree up?
35:33 – A final message from Christen
"This all started from the bottom of my heart in tears on the sofa when COVID first hit. I literally cried on a nightly basis and I felt called to go up to the northeast. I just wanted to serve."
Christen Roberts, CRNA
Ep 225: An Inside Look at Lobbying for Your State Association
During our visit to the NCANA meeting last fall, we had the opportunity to host a live podcast about lobbying for your state association and we had the pleasure of bringing NCANA lobbyists Patrick Ballantine and Tracy Kimbrell onto the panel with us. Both of them have been tremendous assets to our association because of their passion for lobbying. We explored that role to find out what skills it takes, how to utilize a lobbyist, and what you should expect from them.
Ep 224: ASA 2022 Difficult Airway Algorithm Update
The American Society of Anesthetists initially released the Difficult Airway Algorithm in 1993 to provide a guide for managing a patient with a difficult airway. It has been updated every 10 years since with the fourth iteration being released in January 2022.
The latest update has a number of key changes that Jeremy and Sass will take you through in this episode of the podcast.
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Ep 223: Starting Your Own Aesthetic Injectables Practice
Now Suzanne Jagger is helping other CRNAs and NPs learn how to follow her path to start their own aesthetic injectables practice, and she'll share that experience on this episode. If you've ever considered aesthetics or were curious to learn more, we'll share an inside look at what it takes to be successful along with the challenges of running a practice.
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is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Megumi Morino. It started serialization in Kodansha's magazine Dessert in December 2017. As of January 2023, twelve tankōbon volumes have been released.

Publication
The series is written and illustrated by Megumi Morino. It premiered in the February 2018 issue of Dessert, which shipped on December 2, 2017. The first volume was released on May 11, 2018. As of January 2023, twelve tankōbon volumes have been released.

On March 8, 2020, Kodansha USA announced they would publish the series digitally. During their panel at Anime Expo 2022, Kodnasha USA announced that they would begin publishing the manga in print in Q2 2023.

Volume list

Reception
The series was a nominee for the 64th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the shōjo category. It was also the runner-up for the ninth An An manga award. In 2018, employees of one of the largest Japanese bookstores ranked the series as the tenth best manga of 2018. The series ranked fifteenth in the 2020 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook's top manga for female readers. Also in 2020, it was nominated for the Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category. In 2021, it won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category.

Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network rated the first volume a C, praising the art and the character Hotaru, while criticizing Hananoi and their relationship, calling it "toxic".

References

External links
 Official website

Kodansha manga
Romance anime and manga
School life in anime and manga
Winner of Kodansha Manga Award (Shōjo)

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Our new term of Bible Studies on Monday afternoons (twice a month) starts on Monday 11th January at 2pm at 6 The Row, Avington.
This year we are studying the letter to the Philippians and using the book 'A life worth living' to help us.
There are currently 5 of us but we would welcome others to join us.
If you would like to take part please let Sarah Shirley sarahmshirley@gmail.com or me know.


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Q: how can I delete the last element in the array? In the given code, there is a method that
for(i = pos - 1 ; i < size -1 ; i++)
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a[i] = a[i+1] ;
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but suppose the size is 4 and I want to delete the 4th position value of the array.
In this scenerio I am not able to understand how this code will work.

A: It seems you do not quite understand how arrays are in C.
In C, an array is a continuous sequence of items of the same type and therefore same size.
The system will allocate space for the array initially.
For example when you say int a[4] and run your function, a is of type "array of int", each entry is type of 'int'.
Mostly, an int value needs 4 bytes of space. And the [4] means space for four ints will be allocated. That is, it will allocate 4*4=16 bytes in your memory.
For example, down here is the spaces allocated by a:

01010101        first byte (start of a[0])
01111110        second byte
00101001        third byte
00000111        fourth byte
01100000        fifth byte (start of a[1])
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01010101        16th  byte

While it is just allocated, the bytes value is unknown. You can initialize or assign value to it.
Okay, then when you use a to do something, you can say a[1] to access the int represented by the 4 bytes ranging from the 5th byte to the 8th byte.
What will happen if you say a[10]?
The space is not allocated by your program! Accessing it is an error. But only if you are lucky maybe an error tip window showing "Access Violation at memory 0x6463a80 (the number is just example)" or you get a value unknown without a noticeable warning and that would be worse!
From your question, I know that you want to say,
"Oh gosh, I originally have int a[4], but later in the code, I want to shrink it to something like int a[3]!"
The solution is: just ignore a[3], view it as it does not exist! Never use a[3] then that's okay!
If you want to have a full access of operations like "Add" "insert" "Remove" etc. Array is not suitable. Consider C++. It has std library, and there is Vector type. It's not array, it works different from this. Search Google or chat me if u want to know.
You may be not completely understand what I am saying here but please feel free to ask. I'm almost on the same boat with you and I am willing to teach & help you.

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Duke's Announces Launch of Southern Mustards
Richmond, VA (January 2022) – Duke's, the premium southern brand that has set the bold standard of mayonnaise for over 100 years, announces the launch of Duke's Southern Mustards. The premium mustards come in four (4) flavors inspired by the brand's southern heritage – Brown Sugar Bourbon, Horseradish, Smoky Chipotle, and Spicy Ground. The mustards are now available from select retailers and on dukesmayo.com.
The new items are a continuation of a transformation for the brand that began in 2020. Milestones of this transformation include the launch of Duke's Southern Sauces, Duke's Flavored Mayos and Dressings; the introduction of the Duke's It's Got Twang! campaign; and the sponsorship of the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, NC.
"We are excited to add mustards to our growing line of Duke's condiments," said Joe Tuza, President of Condiments at Sauer Brands, aka - Captain Condiment. "These mustards are proof that the brand's bold and southern flavors are what set us apart. Each mustard has a unique flavor profile, from sweet and tangy with a kick of Kentucky's finest to creamy and tangy with a splash of white wine."
As with all Duke's products, these new mustards are made with only quality ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, and are kosher. Horseradish and Spicy Ground varieties are naturally sugar-free & keto-friendly. The mustards are available in 9.5oz squeeze bottles and will retail between $2.99-$3.99.
For more information, or to shop new products, visit dukesmayo.com or follow @dukes_mayonnaise on Instagram and join the conversation by using the #trysometwang hashtag.
About Duke's Mayonnaise
Duke's Mayonnaise was created in 1917 in Greenville, S.C. by Eugenia Duke. For over 100 years, Duke's has been adding southern flavors to make good things better. In addition to the flagship mayonnaise, which is still made according to its female founder's original recipe, Duke's offers light, olive oil, and flavored mayonnaises, tartar sauce, sandwich relish and regionally inspired Duke's Southern Sauces, dressings, and mustards. Duke's is the Official Condiment of the Tailgate and title sponsor of the Duke's Mayo Classic & Duke's Mayo Bowl. For more information, visit dukesmayo.com or follow @dukes_mayonnaise on Instagram. Duke's Mayonnaise is owned by Sauer Brands, Inc.
About Sauer Brands Inc.
Sauer Brands, Inc. was founded as The C.F. Sauer Company in 1887, in Richmond, Virginia. The company produces a broad line of inspired flavors to excite and delight consumers including condiments, spices, seasonings and extracts. The company's manufacturing facilities are in Richmond, Virginia; Mauldin, South Carolina; New Century, Kansas; and San Luis Obispo, California. The company sells well-known brands including Duke's Mayonnaise and Southern Sauces, Kernel Season's Popcorn Flavorings, The Spice Hunter, Sauer's, and Tasty Shakes. Sauer Brands, Inc. also produces high quality private label products for retail and away-from-home channels. Learn more at www.sauerbrandsinc.com.


The Charge at the end of our services is the final reminder of how our worship of God is intended to form us as we re-enter the world. We "go in peace" and we are to "have courage"—and we are to remember that when we re-enter the world, we are accompanied by God. God is with us. That is how we are even able to re-enter the world, let alone re-enter it with courage, trusting in love as the only power we have.


Atmos is expanding ...... Expand your career with us!
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From our offices in Edinburgh, Inverness and Mold (North Wales), Atmos Consulting offers a comprehensive range of town planning and environmental solutions.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes: Town Planners, EIA Consultants, Noise Consultants, Ecology Consultants, Ornithologists, Hydrologists, and GIS specialists. Together, they bring an in-depth understanding of the policy landscape, sector trends and the environmental expertise to deliver robust, defensible and commercially pragmatic solutions that protect your interests and maximise the value of your investment.
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Get Closer With Victoria's Secret Model, Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio is one of the veterans when it comes to modeling. The 36-year-old Victoria's Secret model has proven so much in her industry and this is even visible when she landed on the 6th spot of Forbes' Top Earning Models in 2012. Reportedly, her current net worth is a staggering $45 million.
The Brazilian goddess, who possesses an hourglass body, can easily captivate anyone and if you're one of those who is fascinated by her, here are some fun quick facts about Alessandra Ambrosio.
1. Born under the sign of Aries, Alessandra has an envious body that could rock any man's world. However, she admitted that she doesn't exercise before becoming one of Victoria's Secret Angel. After giving birth though, she knew things have changed and she has to put more effort on getting her body back.
2. The brown-eyed model has been engaged since 2008 to a Californian businessman named Jamie Mazur. The two bore beautiful children named Anja, 9, and Noah, 5.
3. Born and raised in the beautiful country of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, Alessandra is proud of her descent. She even shared about how open her country was and how sensual it is. According to her, Brazil is a place where women always display their boobs and butts on its beautiful beaches.
4. The Victoria's Secret Angel has her own fashion line for Planet Blue. Her venture into the world of styling and fashion started in March 2014 which she named Alé by Alessandra — a fashion line of accessories, clothing, and fragrance. According to her, the fashion line shows her lifestyle "Brazil-bohemia-meets-Mailbu-chic."
5. When asked about her favorite workout, Alessandra Ambrosio said that it's taking a run at the Santa Monica Stairs. She said that she would run four to six times on its 170 steps every time she sees a cellulite.
With over 8 million followers on Instagram (@alessandraambrosio), it's no secret why this hot model is a favorite and while staring is the only thing we can do, you can check out more of Alessandra Ambrosio's hot photos here.
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At Last Im Ready For Christmas : A Holiday Tribute to Stan Rogers
Doors @ 7:15 | Show @ 8:00
The West End Cultural Centre
$25 Advance | $30 @ The Door
Check it out on Facebook
The annual Stan Rogers holiday tribute show returns comes to the West End Cultural Centre – Friday December 18
Nathan Rogers and The Light Westernaires
Andrew Neville
Scott Nolan
Serena Postel
The Crooked Bros.
Carly Dow
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Bring a non-perishable food item for Winnipeg Harvest!
Advance tickets are available at Music Trader, The Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store, The WECC (in person or by phone) and Ticketfly.com
A generous helping of musical dishes from Winnipeg's folk music community will be served up at the WECC in tribute to the music of Canada's greatest songwriter, Stan Rogers.
The Light Westernaires, will be on hand to support an all-star cast of musicians while they sing and play some of your favourite Stan songs in a Christmas concert that is sure to entertain.
Acts include: Andrew Neville, Scott Nolan, Serena Postel, The Crooked Bros. and Carly Dow. All will be supported by "The Light Westernaires" an all-star band made of Nathan Rogers (rhythm guitar, vocals), JD Edwards (guitars, vocals, harmonica), Dale Brown (violin, electric violin, mandolin, vocals), Gilles Fournier (Bass, vocals).
Join us December 18, 2015 for a concert of epic proportions. Bring your Stan songbook and be prepared to sing along.


MGDUFF will be attending Seawork 2019, come and meet the team on our stand.
Regarded as the industry's one-stop-shop, providing buyers, legislators and influencers with direct access to the commercial marine and workboat market, its products, its innovations and its people, for three invaluable days every June. Since 1998 Seawork International has delivered a unique on-shore and on-water trade exhibition.
Seawork international will return on the 11th June for three days at the prestigious Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK.


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2. When it is very cold and you think you will become sick or your sickness will increase.
3. When there is too much mud on the route to the masjid.
4. When it is very dark.
5. When the wind blows very hard at night.
6. When you are sick.
7. If you are blind.
8. When you are old and don't have enough strength to walk to the masjid.
9. When you have to attend to someone who is sick.
10. When you have a strong urge to go to the toilet.
11. When you are in prison.
12. When one or both of your legs are cut off.
13. When you are sick and you don't have enough strength to walk to the masjid like any cripple or lame person.
14. When food is present and you have a strong desire to eat it. So if you don't eat it now your concentration in namaaz will be spoiled.
15. When you preparing to travel.
16. When you are afraid your money or property will be stolen or lost if you attend the jamaat.
17. When going to the masjid will cause you to miss your train or plane.


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Media, Arts and Human rights
Radio Nazariya 107.8FM
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In 2004, we started with our first community video unit using VHS cameras. This initiative has come a long way and today the community prodcuers make videos using mobile phones and use social media for dissemination. The wave of community video reporting is finally spreading like never before....
Community video units
We have helped initiate Community video units of different compositions and thematic focus
Each of these units makes videos on different issues.
From the Sunderbans to Kutch, we have trained across the length and breadth of the country
The films are shown to thousands of people. Earlier with the help of projects and now thorugh social media, cumulatively the films made by the video units have crossed a million viewers.
We work with local partner organisations to train and support in production and dissemination of videos. After initial discussions with the partner organisation the training module is created by us, while the partner organisation is responsible for selection of the trainees. The training and handholding process is a continuous process, and at every stage we improve on the skills and help create startegies to disseminate the videos to maximum people.
Involves basics of scripting, shooting and editing, is hands-on, activity-oriented and elaborate.
Module1: Covers the basics of scripting and shooting basics Module2: Conducted after the first round of assignments/ productions are shot. Covers editing and advanced shooting tips
Module 3: Covers dissemination through creation of social media profiles, creating groups and posting
SHOOTING & HANDHOLDING
From research to review, we handhold and train each participant during every step of production from research, storyboarding to shooting and recording interviews to Editing.
During the last stage we also train, teach and demonstrate how to set up channels of dissemination. Social media campaigns and physical screenings are conducted to maximize the outreach of content generated, so that a dialogue space is created, people are mobilized and authorities are made accountable.
JAGYA AAPNI i Young Women/ Girls training on video and social media
Jagya Aapni is a campaign led by young women from tribal, dalit, and muslim communities in Gujarat, India to reclaim physical and digital spaces. It asks one important question: While we continue to talk about spaces needing to be safe, when will they be truly ours? The campaign was formally launched on 14th Feb. As part of the campaign the idea was to create a cadre of 50 young women who would use the video and social media tools to talk about issues agency, space and choice. A training of 3 days on videography using mobile phones followed by a shooting and handholding process and finally an editing workshop of another 3 days were conducted. The campaign was launched over facebook, whatsapp groups and also through physical camps in these 4 talukas. The campaign has entered the second round now, after the pandemic, and the new round of training and handholding that we are conducting with these young women is aimed to bring out stories of violence, and other issues of choice and employment that women are facing during the pandemic.
Partner: ANANDI
Period: 1st round : Jan- Mar 2020; 2nd round : May to July 2020
For details about the project, please see the e-booklet here
Watch the film made on the initiative here
CRP and Farmers Training in Maharashtra on video making
As part of the prosoil project of GIZ in partnership with WOTR and BAIF in Maharashtra, farmers and community resource persons were trained to use mobile phones and tablets to be able to make small videos on sustainable agricultural practices. This was a 1 month long process in which the training was divided into three parts; 5 days on scripting and videography, followed by handholding visits and another 5 days of editing training. A total of 10 films were made by the 27 trainees who took part in the process. The films were on varied topics related to sustainable farming practices. Some of these films also won awards in the farmers conference where these films were screened.
Partner: GIZ, BAIF and WOTR
Period: Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
For details about the project, please see the training report here Films made by the farmers and CRPs can be seen in this link
Youth Volunteers mobile video training
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Young Weavers training on participatory video
Young Weavers of Kutch were trained and supported through a year long process of making films on the social, cultural, economic aspects of the community. 6 young people were trained in film making process. 6 films were made as part of this project on changes in the weaver community of kutch with respect to gender, history, ecology, environment, economics and youth. The young people were trained on DSLR camera and on Adobe Premiere pro software. The films were also of longer duration 20-30 mints. That was the reason for the longer duration of the project.
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Period: May 2018 to May 2019
Youth training on using media for gender safety
22 Young girls and boys from Surendranagar district were trained to take up small issues concerning gender safety in their villages and use the mobile phone to make films around those. 4 days of training and on-ground handholding resulted in 6 films from the group.
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Period: March 2018 to Sept 2018
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Partner: ACT, Sahjeevan, Setu, KMVS
Period: 2018, 2019
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Newspaper Pursues Claims of Abuse 'In God's Name' at Florida's Unlicensed Religious Children's Homes
October 30th, 2012 No Comments Abuse, Department of Children & Families (DCF)
This investigative series from the Tampa Bay Times explores the sad story of unlicensed religious children's homes in Florida. While most promise righteousness through military-like exercise and recitation of Scripture, the stories reveal claims of practices that border on or include physical abuse, personal injury, wrongful death and other actions. It also highlights responses and findings from the Florida Department of Children and Families. For many advocates, guardians or attorneys keen to protect the rights of foster children or any in Florida's at-risk population, the package deserves reading. Visit the entire package here.
(UPDATE) According to the Lakeland Ledger, the DCF promises to investigate the situation.
Complaint: Carlton Palms Halfway House & School for Severely Disabled a Home For Child Abuse, Beatings
October 27th, 2012 No Comments Abuse, Court Cases
Child advocates and attorneys are alarmed that Carlton Palms Education Center, a halfway house and school for severely disabled people in Lake County, Florida, was accused in a complaint filed by state officials alleging that residents were being choked, beaten and dragged across the floor.
The state is petitioning the court to prevent Carlton Palms from accepting new patients. Worries exist over the possible extent of personal injury, physical abuse and other harm coming to the residents. Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities' records reveal that since 2010, at least eight cases of confirmed abuse have been reported. "At least three of those cases this year led to felony arrests," reported the Orlando Sentinel.
The paper continued, "Law-enforcement reports, as well as complaints filed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, tell of disabled people who were bruised and battered by employees."
Read the entire story here.
Child Sexual Abuse Blog: When Authority Figures Are Abusers
October 22nd, 2012 No Comments Abuse, Court Cases
The following column by North Central Florida / Gainesville child advocate, foster child, and child sexual abuse attorney and criminal defense lawyer Gloria Fletcher appeared last week in newspapers in Gainesville and Ocala. The message – about the horror of child sexual abuse by "authority figures" like former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and Florida pastor James Harris – is equally terrifying no matter where the crimes occur.
Lost in the news of former Penn State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky being sentenced to between 30 and 60 years for his conviction of sexually abusing young boys was equally disturbing news about James Harris, the Belle Glade, Florida, pastor convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys under his watch – and sentenced this week to 30 years in prison.
Boy Scouts of America 'Perversion Files' Show Depth of Sexual Abuse, Personal Injury Group's Personnel Perpetrated on Kids
October 20th, 2012 No Comments Commentary, Court Cases, Damage Claims, Sexual Abuse
The similarities between the Boy Scouts of America, the Catholic Church and the coaching staff and administration at Penn State University are chilling – and reprehensible. All three had pedophiles in their midst, perpetrating unspeakable sexual assault, personal injury, and pain and suffering on child victims and youths in their care.
And to avoid damage claims, all three worked diligently to hide the sexual assault, personal injury, and pain and suffering of child victims from parents, outsiders and authorities.
As child advocates and child care attorneys now learn of the more than 14,500 pages of previously confidential documents released by the Boy Scouts of America regarding child sexual abuse, observers and authorities are left to wonder how this could happen so deeply in the organization – and for so long.
Florida Child Care Attorney: Second Teen in Youth Facilities Ignored as He Lay Dying
October 19th, 2012 No Comments News & Events, Personal Injury
As if history is repeating itself in a tale of possible wrongful death, pain and suffering, and personal injury, a recently released report explores the case of a Florida youth in a state youth lockup who died of a brain injury after complaining of serious pain and personal injury to guards and supervisors. The incident follows a 2003 case where a youth in lockup complained of severe stomach pain, was ignored, and later died of a burst appendix, the Miami Herald reported.
The similarities surrounding the possibilities of wrongful death, personal injury and claims of pain and suffering being ignored are as striking as they are tragic.
The first detainee, Eric Perez, was despondent and in severe pain for several hours. All the while, he was ignored by facility personnel. The prison guard said Perez was "faking it."
In the earlier case, youth Omar Paisley was in Miami-Dade juvenile lockup in 2003 when he died of the burst appendix.
Orlando Magic's Pat Williams to be Honored at Florida's Children First Oct. 17 Orlando Event for Community Heroes Committed to Helping Local Foster Children
October 15th, 2012 No Comments Advocacy
Orlando, Fla. – Florida's Children First (FCF) will recognize Orlando individuals for their tireless efforts to advocate for the state's most vulnerable citizens at its annual Orlando Reception Oct. 17 at Shakai Sushi Lounge in downtown Orlando. FCF is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting foster children and other at-risk youth.
Among the evening's honorees is Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Pat is a renowned motivational speaker and supporter of children's issues. He and his wife, Ruth, are also parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted.
The event will also recognize Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. of the 9th Judicial Circuit Court. Chief Judge Perry diligently fights to protect and uphold the law, benefitting the citizens and youth of Central Florida.
Florida's Children First Honors Local Foster Care Advocates at Annual Palm Beach Event; CBS 12's Liz Quirantes, Jim and John Walsh Among Honorees
October 6th, 2012 No Comments Advocacy
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Florida's Children First (FCF), a statewide children's advocacy organization, honored several Palm Beach County individuals for their efforts on behalf of foster children and other at-risk youth at its awards event this week, held at the Phillips Point Club in West Palm Beach.
More than 75 people attended this year's FCF Palm Beach Reception on Oct. 4, which is an annual gathering of community leaders, attorneys, former foster children and others concerned about Florida's foster care system. The event recognized five individuals from throughout the county including: Jim and John Walsh, CBS 12's Liz Quirantes, Francis Jeune and Na'Kira Hodges.
Jim and John Walsh were recognized as this year's "Children's Advocates." They serve as co-supervisors of the Foster Children's Project of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. They also helped create the project, which represents foster children with a focus on permanency.
Broward Bar Association Young Lawyers Hit Links for At-Risk Kids
October 2nd, 2012 No Comments Advocacy
When members and friends of the Broward County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section hit the links Oct. 13, players will be doing more than vying for bragging rights or the chance at a new convertible. They'll be raising money for Florida's at-risk youth. The Boardroom Communications YLS Charity Golf tournament, now in its 25th year, will steer 100% of its net proceeds to Florida's Children First, the state's premier advocacy organization for at-risk youth, as well as the local Broward Chapter of Florida Youth SHINE, a youth-run, peer-driven organization works to change the culture of Florida's foster care system. Read the entire article here.
"Everyone will have fun and many will be playing to win. But the Tournament showcases the best our profession and supporters have to offer," said Howard Talenfeld, a prominent Fort Lauderdale child advocate attorney with event sponsor Colodny Fass Talenfeld Karlinsky Abate & Webb, and Founder and President of Florida's Children First. "Between charity events, advocacy and pro bono representation, Florida attorneys are to be lauded for giving back to those who need it the most."
Tournament-day check-in begins at 6:30 a.m., range opens at 7 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Kelley / Uustal will host a Tee-Off Happy Hour on Thursday, October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at American Social on Las Olas. For additional information, to register to play or to sponsor the event, visit www.ylsgolftournament.com.
Florida Law Spurred by Penn State University, Sandusky Child Sex Abuse Scandal Takes Effect
October 2nd, 2012 No Comments Abuse, Advocacy
From the horrific child sex abuse, personal injury, damages and personal liability stemming from the Penn State University and Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal comes Florida's abuse reporting law. Considered among the most stringent in the country, the new Protection of Vulnerable Persons law requires that anyone suspecting a child has been the victim of abuse must report their suspicions to the state Abuse Hotline (1-800-962-2873 – or 911 if the danger is immediate). Formerly, only if the suspected abuser was a parent or caregiver was reporting required.
This is a good change – one advocates, attorneys and guardians hope will keep at-risk children free of sexual or physical abuse. For far too long, we've operated under the false impression that abuser were those closest to the children. Sometimes, as we learned with Sandusky and Penn State, the abuser may be a trusted individual- but still not family or a caregiver.
"This law will help ensure all allegations of a child being harmed are immediately investigated by the appropriate agency," David Wilkins, Department of Children and Families Secretary, said. "Reporting child abuse is our moral and legal obligation."
Florida's Children First to Host Palm Beach Event Honoring Community Heroes Committed to Helping Foster Children; CBS 12's Liz Quirantes, Jim and John Walsh Among Honorees
October 1st, 2012 No Comments Advocacy
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Florida's Children First (FCF) will recognize Palm Beach County individuals for their tireless efforts to advocate for the state's most vulnerable citizens at its annual Palm Beach Reception Oct. 4 at the Phillips Point Club in West Palm Beach. FCF is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting foster children and other at-risk youth.
Dozens of Palm Beach County's prominent business and community leaders, as well as individuals and families concerned about Florida's foster care youth, are expected to attend to support the organization and its worthy cause.
This year's Palm Beach Children's Advocates are Jim and John Walsh, co?supervisers of the Foster Children's Project of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Jim and John helped create the project, which represents foster children with a focus on permanency.
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Orlando, FL – January 14, 2021 – WESH 2 News- Quick-thinking Orlando waitress credited with saving boy from allegedly abusive parents An Orlando waitress saved a young boy from allegedly abusive parents after she noticed he was bruised and wasn't being allowed to eat.
Daytona Beach, FL – January 7, 2021 – The Daytona Beach News-Journal- ERAU professor, local pastor arrested on child porn charges had plans to foster children A former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor and local church pastor arrested Wednesday for possessing child pornography had plans to foster children from the state, Daytona Beach police said.
Ocala, FL – December 22, 2020 – The Miami Herald- Florida's Lowell prison is cesspool of sexual abuse by staff, feds say in blistering report In a scathing rebuke of Florida's Department of Corrections, the U.S. Department of Justice has found that officers at Lowell Correctional Institution have repeatedly raped, sodomized, beaten and choked female inmates as part of a pattern of rampant civil rights abuses that go back years.
Orange County, FL – December 15, 2020 – The Miami Herald- Florida dropped its probe of a troubled group home. Then a man died at its sister facility State disability administrators were so concerned for the safety of residents at an Orange County group home that they filed a complaint in March, alleging the home's staff improperly restrained a resident, and then it lied about what happened.
Broward County, FL – December 10, 2020 – The Sun-Sentinel- Grand jury: Florida's mental health care system 'a mess' Florida's broken mental health system has "urgent problems" and should be overhauled by a new commission with broad authority to investigate failures, a statewide grand jury says.
Jacksonville, FL – December 4, 2020 – Action News Jax- Caseworkers talk challenges of helping abused and neglected kids virtually Covid-19 has changed the way we live our lives and do our jobs, and there's growing concern among the child welfare community.
Miami, FL – November 23, 2020 – Florida Today- I'm a former foster child and Florida's system needs to be overhauled | Opinion The USA TODAY Network's recent landmark investigation into Florida's child welfare system reflects both my personal experience in foster care and the ways in which well-meaning state policies often inflict unintentional harm on a community's most vulnerable population.
Miami, FL – November 30, 2020 – The Miami Herald- She aged out of foster care, but her siblings haven't. She's trying to get custody Rodericka Carter, 21, lives in an almost empty apartment high up over Brickell.
Leon County, FL – November 23, 2020 – Tallahassee Reports- Leon County Commission Outlines Next Steps for Children's Services Council Earlier this month, Leon County voters approved the creation of a Children's Services Council.
Palm Beach County, FL – November 13, 2020 – The Sun-Sentinel- A mom will explain how her 7-pound girl starved to death. The dad faces the death penalty. By all appearances that night in the emergency room, Tayla Aleman never had a chance.
Sarasota County, FL – November 12, 2020 – 10 Tampa Bay- Sarasota County Sheriff's Office employee accused of sexually abusing a child A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office employee was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual battery of a person under 18.
Flagler County, FL – November 11, 2020 – WESH 2- DCF worker accused keeping abuse of child from law enforcement A Florida Department of Children and Families worker was arrested after the abuse of a child was allegedly kept from law enforcement for weeks.
Tallahassee, FL – November 1, 2020 – WFSU- Florida's Foster Care System Woes Spark Furious Debate On Fixes A critical newspaper story has roiled Florida's child welfare system. Lawmakers and advocates are concerned.
Kendall, FL – October 29, 2020 – The Miami Herald- Miami mom accused of drowning autistic son in canal faces death penalty after indictment Patricia Ripley, the West Kendall mother accused of murdering her 9-year-old autistic son by pushing him into a canal, now faces the death penalty.
New York, NY – October 27, 2020 – NBC News- NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison The shadowy group that operated near Albany, New York, has been the subject of the HBO docuseries "The Vow."
Tallahassee, FL – October 27, 2020 – Florida Trend- Attorney General Moody and FLHSMV Launch Highway Heroes Campaign to Stop Human Trafficking on Florida Roadways Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles today launched a campaign aimed at enlisting half a million commercial truck drivers in the fight to end human trafficking.
New York, NY – October 27, 2020 – The New York Times- Sex Cult Leader, Facing Life Sentence, Regrets Nothing Several victims are expected to testify when Keith Raniere, the founder of Nxivm, is sentenced this week for sex trafficking, extortion and other crimes.
Boca Raton, FL – October 26, 2020 – NBC News- Inside the surveillance software tracking child porn offenders across the globe In December 2016, law enforcement agents seized computers and hard drives from the home of Tay Christopher Cooper, a retired high school history teacher, in Carlsbad, California. On the devices, digital forensic experts found more than 11,600 photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse, according to court documents.
Miami Gardens, FL – October 26, 2020 – Local 10 News- Popular track-and-field youth coach arrested on alleged sexual battery A popular Miami Gardens youth track-and-field coach was arrested Sunday on allegations of sexual battery pertaining to a former teenaged female athlete, according to an arrest warrant.
Daytona Beach, FL – October 25, 2020 – The Daytona Beach News-Journal- USA Today investigation shows that protecting children must be a top priority Florida lawmakers have a bad habit of trying to solve social problems on the cheap. When it comes to the child welfare system, the results have been disastrous.
Miami, FL – October 16, 2020 – WSVN 7 News- Special education teacher at Auburndale Elementary School arrested, fired after child abuse accusations A special education teacher at Auburndale Elementary School has been arrested and fired after some alarming allegations.
Miami, FL – October 16, 2020 – The Daily Business Review- A Warning to Schools: Miami-Dade Child's Lawsuit Alleges Sex Harassment by Classmates A lawsuit that alleges a middle school student was sexually assaulted by classmates because the School Board of Miami-Dade County ignored repeated reports of harassment could serve as a lesson to all schools on liability under federal civil rights law Title IX.
Broward County, FL – October 12, 2020 – The Sun-Sentinel- These 19- and 21-year-old women trafficked girls for sex, prosecutors say Two young women posted nude photos of underage girls on websites in order to sell the children for sex, and rented Airbnbs almost a dozen times so that clients and victims could meet, prosecutors say.
Tallahassee, FL – October 6, 2020 – Florida Politics- 2020 Human Trafficking Summit kicks off virtually with thousands in attendance Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday delivered her opening remarks at the 2020 Human Trafficking Summit, which is being held virtually for the first time in the event's history.
Orlando, FL – September 4, 2020 – Fox35- Orlando couple arrested after videos posted on social media prompt child abuse investigation A couple faces charges in a child abuse investigation stemming from a social media post.
Panama City Beach, FL – September 28, 2020 – The Dothan Eagle- Panama City Beach man accused of sex crime A 20-year-old Panama City Beach man was arrested last Friday, accused of bringing a minor from California to Bay County for the purposes of having sex, according to a press release from the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Tallahassee, FL – September 24, 2020 – The Miami Herald- State Supreme Court rules against Parkland families on Broward Schools' liability The Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that state law places a $300,000 limit on how much the Broward County School Board can be forced to pay to families and victims in lawsuits filed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Miami Springs, FL – September 18, 2020 – WPLG Local 10- City shuts down Miami Springs hotel over drugs, human trafficking Police and prosecutors said they've had enough of a Miami Springs hotel that they have determined is a hot bed for criminal activity.
Miami, FL – September 11, 2020 – University of Miami News@TheU- Lauren Book uses her personal power to prevent sexual abuse From victim to thriving survivor, the Florida senator and alumna educates, protects, and helps children heal.
Buffalo, NY – September 16, 2020 – Genesee Sun- Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man For Brutally Beating, Raping, and Sex Trafficking Four Victims U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Michael McDonald, a/k/a George Jackson, a/k/a Rabbit, 41, of Buffalo, NY, with four counts of sex trafficking.
Arkansas – September 3, 2020 – Fox 16 News- A CLOSER LOOK: Former Fort Smith Boy Scout files sexual abuse lawsuit Nude photos and oral sex are just some of the improprieties a former Boy Scout said happened between the years of 1999 and 2001 by a Troop 16 Assistant Scoutmaster in Fort Smith, according to a federal court document filed Monday, August 31, 2020.
New York, NY – September 1, 2020 – AP News- Boy Scouts launch ads on how abuse victims can seek money Under the supervision of a bankruptcy judge, the Boy Scouts of America has launched a nationwide advertising campaign to notify victims of decades-old sex abuse by Scout leaders that they have until Nov. 16 to seek compensation from a proposed fund.
Orange County, FL – September 3, 2020 – Orlando Sentinel- Couple arrested after videos of child abuse surfaced on Facebook, deputies say An Orange County husband and wife face felony charges after videos surfaced on social media that showed them abusing a child, the Sheriff's Office said.
Orange County, FL – September 3, 2020 – WKMG News 6- Facebook video showing child abuse leads to Orange County couple's arrest An Orange County couple was arrested after multiple people reported a video posted to Facebook that showed a young girl being slapped and forced to sleep outside without clothing, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Lake City, FL – September 2, 2020 – First Coast News- Lake City couple charged after baby dies, toddler tests positive for drugs A Lake City couple is facing charges after their three-month-old baby died and another toddler tested positive for drugs, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
Georgia – August 29, 2020 – CNN- US Marshals find 39 missing children in Georgia during 'Operation Not Forgotten' Authorities have found 39 missing children in Georgia during a two-week effort to rescue endangered minors.
Tampa, FL – August 28, 2020 – The Tampa Bay Times- Siblings in foster care should be kept together, Florida says – except when it argues the opposite Longing to be someone's "mom" and "dad," the North Carolina couple spent four years on an adoption waiting list.
West Palm Beach, FL – August 7, 2020 – WFLX Fox 29- What are the laws about leaving your children home alone? There's a difficult conversation in the air these days. Many kids will start school virtually, so they'll be home, and many parents will be at work. Many parents are worried about what a virtual start means for their jobs and their children's safety.
National – August 5, 2020 – NBC News- Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary 'Audrie & Daisy,' dies by suicide at 23 Daisy Coleman, one of the subjects of the 2016 Netflix documentary "Audrie & Daisy," died by suicide on Tuesday, according to her mother, Melinda.
Miami, FL – July 26, 2020 – The Miami Herald- 'I feel left behind.' How people with disabilities are coping with the pandemic Giovana Izzo hasn't seen her son, Antonio, since March.
Brevard County, FL – July 22, 2020 – WFTV News 9- State to pay for burial of 6-month-old baby who died in temporary foster care in Brevard County A 6-month-old baby boy in Brevard County who died more than four months ago in the care of the Department of Children and Families will finally be laid to rest.
Homestead, FL – July 15, 2020 – The Miami Herald- Sex abuse claims revealed at Homestead shelter, where staff was not vetted for child abuse The now-shuttered Homestead detention center for migrant children in Miami-Dade had four child sex-abuse claims that resulted in the firing of one employee and the resignation of two others, according to newly released documents.
Boca Raton, FL – July 3, 2020 – The Palm Beach Post- DCF: Toddler drowned in Boca pool A 21-month-old drowned last month in a Boca Raton pool, newly released documents from the Florida Department of Children and Families show.
Miami Gardens, FL – June 18, 2020 – Miami Herald- 18 test positive for COVID-19 at His House, Florida's largest foster group home Eleven children and seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida's largest group home for foster children, the facility's executive director confirmed to the Miami Herald.
West Palm Beach, FL – May 6, 2020 – CBS 12- Caregivers charged with child abuse of mute, blind quadriplegic girl A man and a woman face aggravated child abuse charges in connection to a mute and blind quadriplegic girl being left unsupervised at a hospital in West Palm Beach.
Sarasota, FL – April 26, 2020 – Sarasota Herald-Tribune- Coronavirus Florida: With schools closed, child abuse reporting declines As students are isolated from the school employees who normally alert authorities of potential abuse or neglect, calls to the state reporting hotline have dropped.
New York, NY – April 23, 2020 – NBC New York – Online Sex Predators Are Targeting Kids During Online Learning, FBI Warns Sex predators are increasingly trying to exploit kids online with so many school children home doing online learning amid the coronavirus crisis, according to the FBI, as agents report a growing number of complaints from parents.
Miami, FL – April 20, 2020 – Miami New Times – During Lockdown, Child Abuse in Miami Could Escalate On a normal day at Kristi House, the phones don't stop ringing for long.
Tallahassee, FL – April 11, 2020 – CBS 4 Miami – DCF Workers Test Positive For COVID-19, Others Exposed Nine workers with the state Department of Children and Families have tested positive for COVID-19, and 16 others are self-isolating after being exposed to the novel coronavirus, officials confirmed.
National – March 23, 2020 – USA Today- Children more at risk for abuse and neglect amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable U.S. children could face a heightened risk of abuse and neglect as coronavirus-related school closures keep them at home and away from the nation's biggest group of hotline tipsters: educators.
Tampa Bay, FL – March 10, 2020 – The Tampa Bay Times- Foster care bill increases accountability but still leaves Tampa Bay area short Foster care agencies could face financial penalties for performing badly and lose state contracts for repeated failures under a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis.
Melbourne, FL – March 10, 2020 – News Break- 2 employees at behavioral facility accused in Brevard County child abuse case An employee at a behavioral health center in Brevard County is accused of repeatedly hitting a student while three other employees watched.
National – February 18, 2020 – CNN- Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy. Hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits are now on hold The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy, according to a court document filed in Delaware bankruptcy court early Tuesday.
Naples, FL – February 10, 2020 – Sun-Sentinel- Lawsuit claims Florida hotels didn't stop sex trafficking Two Florida women who were victims of sex trafficking have sued almost two dozen hotels where they were forced to have sex, claiming the businesses did nothing to stop the illegal activity.
Jacksonville, FL – February 4, 2020 – Action News Jax- Kid Care Report: Jacksonville day care tagged with violations by DCF A local day care was tagged with two serious violations after a routine visit from the Department of Children and Families. In this week's Kid Care Report, Action News Jax anchor Letisha Bereola went to the center and asked for a response from the director.
Miami, FL – January 30, 2020 – NBC 6 South Florida- Human Trafficking Victim Shares Story of Survival NBC 6's Arlene Borenstein has the intimate story and how this woman is hoping to save the next generation from being victims.
Miami, FL – January 28, 2020 – The Center Square- Super Bowl first test of Florida's new defense against human trafficking The influx of an estimated 200,000 visitors this week to South Florida also will test state agencies and local governments in their implementation of a new human-trafficking law.
Panhandle, FL – January 15, 2020 – NBC News- Florida 14-year-old girl set up camera to prove physical abuse A Florida teen set up hidden cameras in her home to prove her claims of physical abuse, officials said.
Lake Worth, FL – December 30, 2019 – The Palm Beach Post- Lake Worth Beach parents arrested after 10-month-old overdoses Authorities arrested a 10-month-old girl's parents last week after she nearly died from an overdose, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest reports.
Jacksonville, FL – December 30, 2019 – The Florida Times Union- Jacksonville daycare co-owner arrested in death of 4-month-old left in van It was a local death discussed in front of a congressional committee in Washington as well as in Tallahassee.
Fort Myers, FL – December 19, 2019 – The News Press- Meet Anber, a teen who struggles with mental health. Did the system fail her? Anber is part of a group of foster kids with serious mental and behavioral health needs that the Florida foster care system doesn't know what to do with.
Texas – December 18, 2019 – The Chronicle of Social Change- Texas Projects a Severe Shortage of Foster Homes for High-Needs Kids Buried within a wonky "needs assessment" report recently released by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is a finding that should raise alarm bells around the state. And perhaps around the country.
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If you freelance while you study you can build up a body of work and earn money. It can be tough, but it is also flexible, rewarding, and a great way to get your work out there.
That's exactly what 21-year-old Lucy Brisbane did. A third-year student at Goldsmiths College, London, Brisbane freelances mostly for the London Evening Standard while studying for a degree in sociology and politics.
She says: "I always enjoy doing freelance journalism because I love writing, researching, and talking to people."
But it isn't only journalism students who freelance. Maxine Boateng, a 22-year-old public relations student at the University of the Arts, London, says: "I've been freelancing for 11 months and I really enjoy it."
"My timetable is flexible and I currently only have three clients so I'm able to balance my studies with my freelance work. It's just like having a part-time job."
So if you're looking to do some freelance work, what should you do?
Pitch your services to potential employers and clients. Sending speculative emails can be a useful way of gauging interest and networking at events can bring potential leads. Don't be afraid to pitch yourself and your skills.
Freelancing is a great way to build up an impressive portfolio, but people need to know who you are, and a website can help. Whether you're a freelance photographer or freelance journalist, create a personal website to showcase your best pieces.
Sites such as Wordpress and about.me provide professional platforms for your content and are usually free.
Work out how much of your time is taken up by lectures, seminars, social activities, and sleeping. Look at the time left and assess where you can fit in some time to do your freelance work. Do you really need that extra hour in bed on a Wednesday morning? Valuable freelancing time is always up for grabs.
Brian Diener is a business major at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He founded College Copywriters, after realising how difficult it is to find clients for freelance work.
He says: "There have been times when it seems like every deadline is at the same time, and there's just no way you're going to finish your school and freelance work. In that case, you either pick one of the two or – as it often turns out – just stay up all night and get them both done."
If you're really pressed for time or can't get into freelancing during term, then an equally good option is offering your work during the summer holidays. With roughly three months worth of time to kill, this is another good way of building up that experience and portfolio. Sipping Pimms while finishing that commission is not a bad way of spending a summer evening.
As a freelancer you'll have to be responsible for your own tax and national insurance contributions. This is done via a self-assessed tax return, and you must register with HM Revenues and Customs as soon as you can. Tax doesn't have to be taxing – visit the HMRC website for information on setting up as a sole trader.
Freelancing often comes with a long-winded process of getting paid. Agree with your client beforehand when you will be paid, the method of payment, and how often you'll receive your fee.
Invoicing is the best way to do this, but do this consistently to avoid chasing payments. There are plenty of professional looking invoice templates available online to help you get started.
Brisbane says: "It is not easy to get paid and it is not easy to get commissions, but people who really want to write should not be put off by this. Keep pitching, keep putting your neck out there and you will find paid jobs."
Clients are understandably the most important part of freelancing, and they expect results. While completing a project is an essential part of your schedule, you also have to juggle the rest of your life. Always let clients know what deliverables are achievable – don't over promise or you'll risk under-delivering.
Never lose sight of why you're at university in the first place. While freelancing alongside studies can bring in some extra cash, ultimately you're there to get a degree. Don't forget to actually study.
• Do you have any tips for students on how to freelance? Share them in the comments section below.


The Thermolite Jacket has been specifically designed to provide maximum core warmth and comfort without the bulk of traditional insulated jackets. Ideal for alpine hunting when you're likely to be static and glassing for extended periods in extremely cold climates. Highly packable, the Thermolite Jacket conveniently stows into its cram bag and is ready to go for when you slow down on the hill or for when you're back around camp during plummeting temperatures.
Packed with 220gms of ultra-warm Primaloft@ Silver down blend, the Thermolite Jacket provides 100% protection from the wind, high insulation, water resistance and ultimate comfort thanks to its 4-way stretch durable fabric. Using welded baffles, this jacket is purposely built to provide ultimate protection from the elements and promote high insulation warmth to your core during plummeting temperatures.
With a TPU membrane which blocks 100% of wind, the Thermolite Jacket is your ultimate insulation layer to take with you into the hills. With an advanced Primaloft® Silver Down Blend, that has the equivalent warmth to a 650 Fill Power Down, this garment offers superior warmth-to-weight ratio.
At only 785 grams (size L), the Thermolite Jacket offers maximum warmth with minimum weight. An ideal choice for the weight conscious expedition hunter, who is travelling into the Alpine and requires crucial warmth.
Used primarily as an outerlayer when glassing in Alpine conditions, the Thermolite is built tough to withstand the elements above the bush line. Welded baffles enhance the Thermolite's water resistance, and when combined with its advanced DWR coating, will actively repel snow, rain, dirt and blood.
Constructed from advanced materials, the Thermolite Fabric has been nicknamed the 'Tougher Puffer' for a number of reasons.
Firstly, it's Nylon Knit outer is treated with an advanced DWR coating to actively repel water, blood and dirt. A 100% Windproof TPU membrane provides enhanced weather resistance.
Inside, the Thermolite is packed with a Primaloft® Silver Down Blend and this is the key to the Jacket's superior warmth-to-weight ratio.
A thermal lining helps to maintain crucial warmth when its needed most, and also reduces friction between layers when taking the Thermolite on and off.
this when your activity levels and/or temperatures increase.


Hello everyone and sorry for my belated post. I've been busy moving homes and planning the new look for my blog. New home, new blog, new life! I decided to make a lot of changes recently, which sync-ed with our recent home relocation, associated with my husband's job. He was offered the job and an apartment nearby, which is also brand new and fully-furnished.
We feel very lucky to have found this apartment for relatively less than we expected. We paid a reasonable deposit, though. The only thing that really bothered me is that all the surfaces are really glossy, even though they are not expensive, they look fancy and are difficult to maintain. I feel dirty simply by being in the house. I am afraid that something can get scratched. The kitchen counters and the glass dining table have fingerprints right now and I cleaned them this morning. It is driving me crazy.
I am not used to it – it is so impractical. Maintaining the home is one side of living in it and in this home I will try to to do my best to make it look good and feel ours. Truth be told, I am starting to like it a lot, as sceptical as I was! I don't easily get used to such changes. If you have been a frequent reader to my blog, you will know I am very sentimental. I easily get attached to people, places and things. This is what happened to me when we moved to our first home. I don't handle relocations easily. Neither did my old cat Alice, who was constipated for days after we moved. Even after we took her to the local vet and they gave her medicine, she continued to give us headaches, as she would just NOT go to the toilet. This went on for 6 days. She is now, okay, plotting to take over the world as usual.
In the meantime I felt a bit stressed and lonely. My husband was there, but he had to either be with the movers, at work, or sorting out papers, medical records, or was taking the cat to the vet. So there I was, in this beautiful, but empty home, having nothing of my own there, only mixed feelings, not knowing how to use the dishwasher, which by the way has sensors and a character, apparently, as it won't start unless you pour enough dish washing salts in it. And don't get me started on the oven! The first few days we were too tired to cook, so we eat Nando's takeaways in the middle of our luggage, because half of our stuff was occupying the table and clothes piled on our bed as I kept opening the boxes.
Well, that's that. Soon I might share some pictures of how it looks once we've moved all our staff and arranged it.


Jenn is a Licensed Advanced Esthetician in Licking County, Ohio with more than twelve years of experience in the medical spa industry. She has studied and received advanced training in multiple areas of anti-aging and advanced skin care including- Advanced Facial Techniques, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning , Rezenerate Facial firming, Micro current Toning, Eyelash Extensions, Micropigmentation (permanent makeup) , Makeup application, Spray Tans and Relaxation Massage.
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