by Melinda Sampson | Jul 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Resources
Every year, on July 30, human trafficking is acknowledged and discussed across the globe for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring a global day of awareness about human trafficking. The resolution...
by Melinda Sampson | May 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention, Resources, Substance Use Disorders
This month we are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with our guests, Keith Letchworth, vice president of the Pitt County chapter of NAMI, and Derick Fields, secretary of the Pitt County Chapter of NAMI and certified NAMI Peer Support Facilitator. Join...
by Melinda Sampson | May 4, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention, Resources
In April, we welcomed representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Venus Curry, community programs coordinator, and Sgt. Lee Darnell, public information officer, to discuss the amazing work the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is doing to build...
by Melinda Sampson | Feb 8, 2023 | Advocacy, Prevention
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we know that teens are vulnerable to intimate partner violence and bullying outside of the home. Learn more about teen dating violence and the resources that are available with our guest Maddy Day, child counselor,...
by Melinda Sampson | Jun 17, 2022 | Internet Safety, Prevention
Using safe internet practices is imperative when we are addressing abuse against children. Children live in a digital age in which communication, relationship development, learning and exploration have gone online. While the internet can provide children with...
by Melinda Sampson | Apr 22, 2022 | Prevention
By Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator, NC Stop Human Trafficking Earth Day is today, and the connection between caring for our planet and sustainability is linked to human trafficking in two ways. The first, and most obvious, is the powerful human...