To End Human Trafficking

Trauma

Tackling Trauma Through Artificial Intelligence

Mitzi Perdue MPA on November 25, 2024

A PTSD survivor transformed his trauma into an AI-powered platform helping people reframe their stories and reclaim hope.

A PTSD survivor transformed his trauma into an AI-powered platform helping people reframe their stories and reclaim hope.

Addiction

Proactive Mental Health for Children

Mitzi Perdue MPA on November 5, 2024

To improve mental health care for all the children who need it, the Child Mind Institute has begun a program of prevention and workforce development.

To improve mental health care for all the children who need it, the Child Mind Institute has begun a program of prevention and workforce development.

Trauma

The Youngest War Survivors

Mitzi Perdue MPA on November 1, 2024

In Ukraine, children have endured the unimaginable. Providing them with needed support involves overcoming a history of Soviet misuse of psychology.

In Ukraine, children have endured the unimaginable. Providing them with needed support involves overcoming a history of Soviet misuse of psychology.

Trauma

From Trauma to Triumph

Mitzi Perdue MPA on September 10, 2024

With his background as a Navy SEAL commander and trauma expert, psychologist Yotam Dagan urges people not only to survive trauma but to thrive in its wake.

With his background as a Navy SEAL commander and trauma expert, psychologist Yotam Dagan urges people not only to survive trauma but to thrive in its wake.

Punishment

Prosecute or Move On?

Mitzi Perdue MPA on April 12, 2024

Prosecution for war crimes is not only about deterring future crimes, also about preventing anger that continues across the generations.

Prosecution for war crimes is not only about deterring future crimes, also about preventing anger that continues across the generations.

Therapy

Special Needs Children in Ukraine Need Special Help

Mitzi Perdue MPA on February 20, 2024

Virtual support is bringing needed help to vulnerable children and their overstressed families in Ukraine.

Virtual support is bringing needed help to vulnerable children and their overstressed families in Ukraine.

Sex

Reassessing Male Sex Trafficking Statistics

Mitzi Perdue MPA on January 29, 2024

A male sex-trafficking survivor advocates for inclusive support and recognition for all victims of abuse, regardless of gender.

A male sex-trafficking survivor advocates for inclusive support and recognition for all victims of abuse, regardless of gender.

Altruism

Altruism and War in Ukraine

Mitzi Perdue MPA on December 8, 2023

A young Ukrainian policewoman and paramedic endured physical, psychological, and moral trauma yet returned to her job as fast as she could.

A young Ukrainian policewoman and paramedic endured physical, psychological, and moral trauma yet returned to her job as fast as she could.

Therapy

Getting Psychotherapy to Ukrainian Refugees in the U.S.

Mitzi Perdue MPA on September 28, 2023

The Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center was founded to extend the benefits of therapy beyond the privileged. It now also serves Ukrainian refugees.

The Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center was founded to extend the benefits of therapy beyond the privileged. It now also serves Ukrainian refugees.

Therapy

Mental Health Outreach in Ukraine

Mitzi Perdue MPA on September 26, 2023

An innovative approach aids some of the 15 million Ukrainians needing psychological support because of the Russian invasion.

An innovative approach aids some of the 15 million Ukrainians needing psychological support because of the Russian invasion.

Career

The Fight Against Human Trafficking in Ukraine

Mitzi Perdue MPA on August 5, 2023

Victims of trafficking are reluctant to go to the police. In some parts of society, people may look on them as prostitutes.

Victims of trafficking are reluctant to go to the police. In some parts of society, people may look on them as prostitutes.

Trauma

Human Traffickers Target Ukrainian Refugees

Mitzi Perdue MPA on July 6, 2023

There's another, less visible, war going on in Ukraine.

There's another, less visible, war going on in Ukraine.

Therapy

Psychotherapy Support for Ukrainian Refugees in the US

Mitzi Perdue MPA on April 11, 2023

Volunteer therapists in the U.S. are helping Ukrainian refugees overcome the trauma of war and displacement.

Volunteer therapists in the U.S. are helping Ukrainian refugees overcome the trauma of war and displacement.

Sex

Trafficking Survivors and the Criminal Justice System

Mitzi Perdue MPA on March 29, 2023

A criminal record makes it hard for trafficking survivors to find decent housing or a good job. Organizations exist that can help expunge or vacate their criminal records.

A criminal record makes it hard for trafficking survivors to find decent housing or a good job. Organizations exist that can help expunge or vacate their criminal records.

Identity

Saved by Their Surroundings

Mitzi Perdue MPA on March 8, 2023

Providing a safe, homey environment for survivors of sex trafficking can help change their self-image.

Providing a safe, homey environment for survivors of sex trafficking can help change their self-image.

Therapy

For a Jeffrey Epstein Victim, Talking Is Healing

Mitzi Perdue MPA on January 30, 2023

Jeffrey Epstein lured a 16-year-old into recruiting other young girls. The scars from the experience took years to heal.

Jeffrey Epstein lured a 16-year-old into recruiting other young girls. The scars from the experience took years to heal.

Friends

Attending School in a War Zone

Mitzi Perdue MPA on December 27, 2022

On December 17th, 90 children from the Indeversal school endured four hours of rocket attacks on their city. Even so, they kept on with their classwork.

On December 17th, 90 children from the Indeversal school endured four hours of rocket attacks on their city. Even so, they kept on with their classwork.

Sex

The School that's Outwitting Sex Traffickers in Liberia

Mitzi Perdue MPA on December 21, 2022

By funding free schools, the LY2NK Foundation Education breaks the cycle of poverty, and does it in a long term, low cost, sustainable way.

By funding free schools, the LY2NK Foundation Education breaks the cycle of poverty, and does it in a long term, low cost, sustainable way.

Sex

Photo Therapy: A Promising Tool for Healing

Mitzi Perdue MPA on November 21, 2022

Photography can be a therapeutic tool for healing and transformation. Sex-trafficked girls can change from thinking of themselves as “garbage” to realizing they have dignity.

Photography can be a therapeutic tool for healing and transformation. Sex-trafficked girls can change from thinking of themselves as “garbage” to realizing they have dignity.

Law and Crime

The Pig-Butchering Scam

Mitzi Perdue MPA on November 14, 2022

The “pig-butchering scam” bilks victims out of billions of dollars. Often, the scammers are victims of labor trafficking, doing the work under threat of torture or death.

The “pig-butchering scam” bilks victims out of billions of dollars. Often, the scammers are victims of labor trafficking, doing the work under threat of torture or death.