Prevention of Adolescent Risks Initiative

🎉 Exciting update! The Prevention of Adolescent Risks Initiative (PARI) at the University of Maryland School of Social Work was awarded the competitive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls prize.

This funding supports the Regional Navigator Network project, aiming to establish Human Trafficking Navigators across Maryland to provide essential, trauma-informed support to victims up to age 24.

UMSSW’s Prevention of Adolescent Risks Initiative Awarded Innovation Grant to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls - The Elm The Elm is a publication of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

📅 Mark your calendars! The Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hosting an in-person screening of Aftershock on October 24th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society.

Following the film, engage in a vital discussion on maternal mortality, racism in healthcare, and intimate partner violence with Dr. S. Michelle Ogunwole and other experts. Plus, enjoy popcorn, wine, and cocktails! 🍷✨

Register today!

We are excited to share that registration for the Coalition's Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Film Screening is live! In partnership with the Center for a Healthy Maryland, the Coalition will be showing the documentary, "Aftershock," followed by a panel discussion on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity for Black Women in the US, racism within the healthcare system, and the link to intimate partner violence.

The event will be held in-person this year, for the first time in five years, at MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society.

Scan the QR code or head to our website to get your ticket: https://healthanddv.org/domestic-violence-awareness-screening-of-aftershock/

Join us at the 2024 Maryland Child Trafficking Conference for an experience filled with insightful sessions and networking opportunities.

👇 Secure your spot today!
https://bit.ly/MDChildTraffickingConference2024

📣📣 Save the Date!📣📣

Join us for the 7th Annual Maryland Child Trafficking Conference on June 27, 2024, at Towson University.

Its going to be an incredible opportunity to hear from expert speakers, gain new knowledge and insight about child trafficking and network with professionals from across the state. Stay tuned for more details and official announcements!

We are excited to partner with The University of Maryland, Baltimore Center for Violence Prevention to present “Hidden Realities”. This webinar is an opportunity to ask questions, learn actionable steps to combat human trafficking in your community and to increase your awareness.

Mark your calendars now -- tune into Instagram LIVE next Monday, January 22nd at 2pm.

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Become an advocate for change! 🌎 ✨ “Hidden Realities”, hosted by The University of Maryland, Baltimore Center for Violence Prevention and the Prevention of Adolescent Risk Initiative, is your opportunity to gain insights into combatting human trafficking. Let’s empower ourselves to create a safer world.

Click the link in our bio to set your reminder - don’t miss out on this critical conversation!