VA has a critical role in the effort to eliminate human trafficking. Read about the signs and opportunities to help prevention efforts.
This week's podcast tackles how homeless Veterans are at higher risk of being targeted by human traffickers and what VA is doing about it.
Human trafficking is a nationwide public health concern impacting Veterans, their families and caregivers. Increase your awareness of human trafficking and don’t miss the opportunities to help.
Myth: People who use trafficking to exploit others smuggle or abduct them. Fact: More often, the trafficker is a person the individual loves and trusts.
The pandemic has led to increased human trafficking by more than 40%. These changes increase the risk of exploitation in the Veteran community.
"Hearts, Boots and Heels in Harmony" event included education on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and scenarios to deal with health emergencies.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joes Evans, who served as an infantry officer during the First Battle of Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This month’s Center for Women Veterans author is Marine Corps Veteran CJ Scarlet, who served as a photojournalist from 1981 to 1986.
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I specifically gone into teaching to serve underserved populations, and had failed. I knew it was in my best interest to find meaningful work in my community as soon as possible—then I found The Mission Continues.