Through easy-to-understand scenarios,
this free online course details what psychological first aid (PFA) is
and is not, how to provide it responsibly, who can provide it, when and
where it should be provided, and when someone should be referred for
more specialized care. As it walks the learner through the four main
principles of PFA—Prepare, Look, Listen and Link—it also spells out the
importance of self-care for first responders and others who are helping
people in stressful situations.
This free online training is available in English, with French,
Spanish, and Arabic versions coming soon.
This online course, created with the
support of FedEx, was developed by International Medical Corps. It is
based on the guide for field workers created by the World Health
Organization, the War Trauma Foundation, and World Vision
International, and covers how to provide psychological first aid to
people affected by conflict, disaster, or disease.
Blue Campaign regularly works with survivor consultants
to ensure our materials and messages accurately depict what human
trafficking can look like. Throughout September, follow Blue Campaign
(@DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) for the #SurvivorsSay
series.
Blue
Campaign posts with the hashtag #SurvivorsSay will highlight
information and insights on human trafficking directly from
survivors. Follow along to learn more about the survivor perspective
and how you can educate yourself and your community about recognizing
and reporting human trafficking.
In
recognition of National Aviation Day on August 19, the Blue Lightning
Initiative (BLI) hosted a series of webinars that introduced the
program to potential new partners. More than 150 attendees represented
commercial airlines, regional and international airports, and aviation
training institutes.
In
carrying out its mission to provide training to aviation industry
professionals about human trafficking, BLI has trained more than 100,000
personnel to date who continue to report actionable tips to law
enforcement. BLI continually works to expand its network of partners to
train even more airline personnel on how to recognize and respond to
human trafficking. Learn more about the program and
how to join the more than 70 BLI partners.
MN Makes Sex Trafficking a Violent Crime, Funds
New Antitrafficking Post(St.
Cloud Times) At the request of the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task
Force, legislators have approved changes in Minnesota’s laws that will
classify sex trafficking as a violent crime. Updated laws will include
increased consequences for sex buyers and increased protections for
victims and children.
Tag Blue
Campaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @DHSBlueCampaign. Each
month we share content you can distribute on your social channels to
raise awareness of human trafficking in your community.
This
month, follow @DHSBlueCampaign and #SurvivorsSay to learn more
about #HumanTrafficking directly from survivors.
Learning
from the survivors of #HumanTrafficking is an important step in
combating this heinous crime. This month, follow @DHSBlueCampaign
and #SurvivorsSay to learn about trafficking from the survivor’s
perspective.
Can
you tell a #HumanTrafficking myth from fact? Learn more about
common myths and misconceptions about the crime from
@DHSBlueCampaign: bit.ly/3tsHZxK
@DHSBlueCampaign
has resources to help you raise awareness about #HumanTrafficking
in your community. Download them here: bit.ly/38TtXMd
For more information visit the Blue
Campaign To report suspected human trafficking: 1-866-347-2423
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
The dire
projections in the IPCC’s latest climate science report made major
headlines – but what do they mean for key sectors like agriculture
and food production? Ahead of the 2021 UN Food Systems
Summit, we’re bringing together policymakers, experts, and
journalists covering food, farming, and climate to discuss the
questions, science, and story ideas that will engage your editors and
your audience.
This webinar
is the second in a four-part series providing journalists with
background, tools, and tips on covering this year’s major
international climate moments. Join us on September 15th from 1-2PM
ET for a deep dive into the future of global food systems in a
rapidly changing climate.
Moderator:
·Chris Clayton,
Ag Policy Editor, Progressive Farmer-DTN
Panelists:
·Channing Arndt,
Development Economist, Researcher and Director of the Environment and
Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research
Institute
·Martin Frick,
Deputy to the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the 2021 Food
Systems Summit
·Esther Honig,
Freelance Reporter, 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellow,
University of California, Berkeley
A recording of the webinar will be
emailed to registrants and posted on SEJ.org.
SEJ is grateful for the UN
Foundation's support of this #SEJ2021 webinar series. Click
here to watch
part one, "The Future Is Here: Climate Science and Covering the
IPCC 6th Assessment Report" on demand.
Connecting you to the UN,
Collaborating for impact.