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How do you identify sex-trafficking victims when such cases go largely undetected or unreported?*

Since 2009, the city has significantly accelerated its efforts to combine more-aggressive methods to take sexual offenders off the streets with more compassionate ways to help survivors reclaim their lives.

“…there has been no established laboratory model for studying the consequences of sexual aggression and behavior on brain function in females, says Shors, lead author of the study in Scientific Reports.

In late January, millions of Afghans watched Arian’s performance on Afghan Star, a wildly popular singing contest modeled on American Idol. As the lights illuminated the 23-year-old singer, one of only two female contestants, it became apparent this wasn’t an ordinary performance. It was a protest.

Since taking its first call in 1996, the hotline has become the leading service in the country for people suffering from domestic violence. Next month, the hotline, which is based in Austin, is expected to take its 4 millionth call.

This eNewsletter spotlights new and notable resources and initiatives from the NRCDV that encourage all of us to reflect on our journey, celebrate our successes, and move forward together towards social change.