A staggering new statistic reveals that a record-breaking 92.2 billion animals are exploited and killed yearly for food consumption globally, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This unsettling figure highlights the immense suffering experienced by these animals and underscores the urgent need for change to alleviate the strain on our […]
(EAGAN, MN.) – Despite the horror of being physically hurt, and having their money or medication stolen, elders who are abused or neglected often endure the abuse without calling for help. As lifelong caregivers and protectors, many elders suffer in silence to maintain the well-being of their family and that may include their abuser. June […]
(Kodiak, AK) – Alaska Superior Court Judge Stephen Wallace sentenced 60-year-old Evan P. Nicolai to five years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. Nicolai will be on probation for 16 years and will be required to register as a sex offender for an additional 15 years after probation ends. Nicolai […]
(EAGAN, Minn.) — In the field of domestic and sexual violence, an advocate’s work bridges the gap between a victim-survivor and service providers. They help their contacts recognize abuse, assess the risk of danger and to plan for safety. They offer peer support, crisis intervention and assistance locating resources. Ultimately, the work of an advocate […]