Human rights Archive
By: Charmaine SantosThe recent news of NBA player Lamar Odom found unconscious at a Nevada brothel reminded Annie Lobert of the times she was a call girl in Vegas, often escorting athletes and celebrities. She was under the control of …
While most of my blogs stay gender-neutral, this writing might have a strong slant toward a female audience. Sexual abuse affects both genders and needs to be addressed for all children. That said, it does seem to be more prevalent …
Nordic countries are often praised for how high they rank in gender equality. In the World Economic Forum's 2015 Gender Gap Index, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden are the top four countries with the smallest gaps between the sexes in …
After identifying a statewide need for support services for foster youth, the Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) was created in 2006 through a collaboration between the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), the Foundation for California Community Colleges and numerous …
Originally recorded on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Receive Webinar Invites by Email Did you know April 4th is Equal Pay Day? Most people don’t – which why women still earn so much less than men and families continue to …
Employment outcomes for youth transitioning out of foster care are less than hopeful, but the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is looking to a new pilot program to change that. A California study found former foster youth to be …
The Westcoast Children’s Clinic offers a series of podcasts called “Child Sex Trafficking: Who is for sale and at what cost?” Here you can access episode 4: “Our Culture Supports Trafficking” In this episode, panelists discuss how popular culture supports violence against girls and …
On November 29th, 2016, WestCoast Children’s Clinic hosted a panel to discuss how racism and misogyny drive child sex trafficking in the United States. As women and their allies across the country voice opposition to policies that explicitly endanger women …
Legislation was introduced in the N.C. General Assembly earlier this month that would raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina to 18 for low-level felonies and misdemeanors. Under House Bill 280, most 16-and 17-year-olds charged with crimes would be …
Last month, California State Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) introduced a bill aimed at decreasing the rate of unintended pregnancies for the state’s foster youth. “California has undergone a significant demographic change, with a full one in four youth in foster …
