Drug-Use Increasing Among College Students
A new study from the University of Michigan has shown that daily marijuana use among college students is higher today than it ever has been in the past 35 years. With laws being passed that allow the use of recreational marijuana in multiple states, this statistic may not be alarming. What is shocking for most […]
High-Risk Drinking On the Rise with High School Students
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared its findings on the prevalence of excessive drinking in high school students. While the report surveyed and studied alcohol consumption among high school students, it specifically focused on binge drinking, which is classified by drinking multiple drinks within a short amount […]
A Lesson in Human Decency
There is really no way to avoid it: the recent brutal sexual assault by a Stanford college student was all over the news and was all the media could talk about. So was the case of the preventable death of a Penn State student who died from injuries received during a fraternity hazing. No matter […]
Human Trafficking Activity in Disaster Areas
Disasters like Hurricane Harvey displace thousands of people, causing evacuees to scatter for shelter and assistance. Disasters can increase human trafficking activity but can also present a significant opportunity to rescue trafficked victims. If you work or volunteer in relief effort front lines, be aware that you may encounter people connected in some way to human trafficking.
Recognizing Red Flags of Human Trafficking
The distressing reality is that victims of human trafficking are all around us, often hidden in plain sight. While the signs of human trafficking are subtle, and often hard to see, there are instances where people have seen something and decided to intervene. Here are some real life stories of awareness and action:
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Shoplifting Violations
Every year, shoplifting results in about $50 billion in retail crime, with more than 550,000 incidents happening each day throughout the U.S…1 Often, individuals with shoplifting violations appear in court over and over again for the same violations. One of our goals at 3rd Millennium Classrooms is to reduce recidivism rates, which is why we […]
How to Address & Combat Shoplifting Trends
Shoplifting is the #1 property crime in the U.S. and is considered the world’s second-oldest profession. Each year, retailers are faced with the reality that the holidays bring about an upward trend in shoplifting.
9 Strategies for Students to Stand Up to Bullying
Being bullied is difficult for many students to deal with. Bullying is an aggressive abuse of power that can leave the victim feeling hurt, helpless, isolated, and confused. Statistics show that 1 in 5 middle and high school students are bullied, and growing research shows that college students are being bullied too. As an educator, […]
How Reframing a Difficult Situation Makes it Better
In a previous blog, we discussed different methods of coping. Some methods are not very effective (such as emotion- or avoidance-oriented coping methods). Some are more effective, and we call these task-oriented methods.
The Gig Economy Fights Sex Trafficking
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation recently honored InstaCart and DoorDash for their efforts to provide support and rescue for both victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.