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MacTraff

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Advocate for Child and Animal Cruelty. Experience within the Criminal Justice System. Believe and Support Survivors. Keep smiling is my motto ...CSE CSA DV No Porn/No Dm/NoLists Thank You.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · Apr 1

Victims need understanding ..where there is disclosure.. respect.. trauma informed...understanding barriers in culture/language... No prejudice.... victim blaming.... minimising...and most of all...trauma informed practice with specialists if required.

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ECPAT UK @ecpatuk.bsky.social · 3d

📅 FREE TRAINING - 14th and 21st October 2025

Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness

A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.

www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...

Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness - 14/10/2025 09:30:00

This is a new FREE one day training course, for all frontline professionals who are working with child victims of trafficking across a broad range of services. It will focus on the long-term support a...

www.ecpat.org.uk

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 1d

Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case, based on information retrieved from the Sky ECC encrypted communications platform.

Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/five-central-suspects-arrested-in-whole-sale-cocaine-trafficking-case

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

Same to you...🎶🌸🌟🫶🌻

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

Upcoming Webinar: Friday 24 October 2025 with Safe House Project

"Inside the Experience : Understanding Life in Congregate Care Settings"

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 1d

New Report Out:

"Children on the Move in North Africa and along Key Routes....

Trends, Vulnerabilities and Experiences of Migrant Children"

Report can be found on IOM & UNICEF Websites

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SUSTAIN Cameroon @sustaincmr.bsky.social · 2d

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#sustaincameroon #atlascorps #agapeteensmovement #sustaincameroon #endchildexploitation #agapeteensmovement #sustaincameroon #protectourchildren | Butake Violet Mbun

I had the incredible opportunity to attend a powerful program on Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness and Prevention, hosted by #SustainCameroon and Sponsored by #AtlasCorps This eye-opening event brou...

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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 2d

🚔 Organised crime network behind the theft of over 100 high-end hybrid cars worth millions taken down in 🇧🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸

The group used military-style precision, crypto payments and European ports to ship stolen cars worldwide.

🔗 www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 2d

In this chilling psychological thriller, young kids become the prime targets for human smugglers due to their high profitability and significant demand. These victims are voiceless and defenseless. 📚 #darkpsychologicalthriller #humantrafficking #thriller tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp

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Kiddie Speak Phonics🔡 @kiddiespeak.com · 2d

Whether your child is taking their time with speech, just starting to talk, or learning English as a second language, these flashcards turn the hard work of learning into something they actually want to do. #printablesforkids #childrenbooks
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Kiddie Speak Printable Flashcards Bundle

Kiddie Speak Printable Flashcards Toolkit Watch Your Child's Face Light Up When They Finally Say That Word <p class="whites...

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 2d

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks ChaserBaybe...Have a lovely day and week. 🌟💙🌟

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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 3d

Livia listens, supports, and heals.

From Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, she helps young survivors of trafficking rebuild their lives, one story and one step at a time. https://www.iom.int/ZMi

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Have a lovely week ahead.....🌟

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Interested in Courses on Human Trafficking with Certification, please visit website also. Thank You.

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Upcoming Webinar: Breaking Invisible Bonds: Navigating the Challenges of Trauma Bonding in Cases of Human Trafficking....October 17, 2025.

Reserve your spot at (STAC) website.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 3d

Busted! Government breaks up trafficking ring forcing victims to fight for Russia www.freedomunited.org/news/kenyans...

Government breaks up trafficking ring forcing victims to fight - FreedomUnited.org

Amid growing concerns about the number of Kenyans being lured into modern slavery by false promises of a good job overseas, a recent raid led to arrests and liberation.

www.freedomunited.org

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Shadows of Control @shadowsofcontrol.bsky.social · 4d

The threat of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, also known as revenge porn, preys on a victim’s vulnerability, trust, and privacy, turning intimate moments into a weapon of fear and control. #CoerciveControl

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When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon: Revenge Porn as a Tool of Coercive Control

Explore the sinister reality of revenge porn: how it preys on vulnerability and trust, turning intimate moments into weapons of fear and control.

shadowsofcontrol.com

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🇵🇹 Viana do Castelo 🇵🇹 @viana-do-castelo.bsky.social · 4d

Expo Animal 2025 is bringing the Forum Braga to life! 🦜🐕🐍
Majestic dogs exotic birds, and fascinating reptiles await you tomorrow!
Exhibitions, workshops, and live demos all day.
🎟️ Forum Braga, 10am–7pm
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#ExpoAnimal2025 #ForumBraga #Animals #Nature #PetLovers #Braga #Portugal

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 4d

"Disrupting the Process of Exploitation" @olahzogby.bsky.social

Olah🌻🌞 @olahzogby.bsky.social · 16d

Identifying the phases of exploitation empowers legal enforcement agencies, NGOs, researchers, and international organizations to combat trafficking, disrupt the process of exploitation, and spread awareness in order to protect youth from abuse and manipulation.

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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 4d

"Hope is the quiet strength that keeps us moving when everything else stands still." ......(Unknown) @clearradiance.bsky.social

💞ClearCharm💞 @clearradiance.bsky.social · 17d

Hope is the quiet strength that keeps us moving when everything else stands still. It doesn’t promise ease, but it offers a reason to try again..one more step, one more breath, one more chance for light to break through.💚🙏
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MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 4d

"No Justice for Us" @danettehitznewton.bsky.social

Danette Hitz Newton @danettehitznewton.bsky.social · 6d

Working on a new painting: "No Justice For Us"! Stay tuned to learn more about this abstract oil painting! #color #abstract #NoJustice #nojusticeforwomen

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for reposting ....Much Appreciated.🌟

MacTraff @mactraff.bsky.social · 5d

"Be that "ONE" Today

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