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 | Mar 6, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health
This month we welcome Morgan Tedder, executive director of Rocking Horse Ranch. Rocking Horse Ranch offers equine therapy for those experiencing the effects of trauma and other disabilities. Its mission is to improve each participant’s quality of life so that...
by Melinda Sampson | Sep 19, 2022 | Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) states, “25% of human trafficking survivors have an opioid problem.” With one drug class affecting one-fourth of the survivor population, there’s no denying the intersection between chemical dependency on a substance and human...
by Melinda Sampson | Jun 21, 2022 | Mental Health
June is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month, and it is important to highlight that many, many survivors report suffering from PTSD after they leave the trafficking experience. Therefore, understanding what PTSD is and how it affects a...
by Madison Craft | Apr 7, 2022 | Legislation and Policy, Resources, Sexual Assault
Last month, the Biden administration reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act, just in time for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence is an issue that affects nearly half a million Americans every year, and it is not limited to in-person settings. In an...