It is a well-known observation that over a lifetime, most of us will experience at least one traumatic event that can change the trajectory of our lives and the way our brain interprets information, according to a NIH National Library of Medicine article (2011). It is “that thing” that happens to us that is so stressful, makes us so fearful, … Read More
Understanding Vicarious Trauma
By Callie Nisbet RN-BSN, Freelance Nurse Writer, Certified Mental Health Advocate AACC What is Vicarious Trauma? This article is meant to give understanding to those who work and support individuals that have been through a complex traumatic, and often life changing event. Vicarious Trauma, also known as VT, by definition, is the emotional and psychological trauma and distress that is … Read More
The Path to Resilience: Combating Pimping and Grooming through Education
When you think of human trafficking you think of what you see in movies and lifetime specials, a child getting snatched from their parents or a young girl being lured away by a predator in a foreign country. The truth is, there are many different ways in which traffickers pursue their victims. Often traffickers are viewed as a bright spot … Read More
The Truth About Male Sex Trafficking – NYC’s Dark Secret
By Ashley Mastronardi | Original Article Published By News 12 Brooklyn New York City and the country have a dark secret. When you think of sex trafficking, you tend to think of women and girls. But experts say up to 50% of youths trafficked nationally are male. “The reason I am disguised today is because I have identifiable tattoos that … Read More
Ranch Hands Rescue – 2023 Year-End Letter
Dear Supporter, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. Connecting with you via my year end letter is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season. Before I dive in, I’m happy to share that we have a matching gift of $10,000 from Richelle and Dustin Austin, two of our amazing angels here at … Read More
Ranch Hands Rescue’s Historic Billboard Campaign in New York City to Highlight The Need to Identify, Support Male Victims of Human Trafficking
WHO: Bob Williams, Ranch Hands Rescue CEO, Landon Dickeson, Ranch Hands Rescue, Executive Director, a group dedicated to reaching and helping survivors of human trafficking throughout the country WHAT: Times Square billboard campaign to help identify, support male victims of human trafficking in New York City and beyond WHEN: Beginning Monday, August 14 for four weeks WHERE: Double Display in … Read More
Ranch Hands Rescue – 2023 Mid-Year Letter
Dear Supporter, I am a little late with my Bi-yearly update. Most letters end with an appeal to hope. Today, I want to do things a little different and begin this letter with hope. I think we could all use a little hope today. I believe there is a solution for every problem. It may not always be easy to … Read More
Ranch Hands Rescue – 2022 Year-End Letter
Dear Supporter, Before I begin my year end letter (one of my favorite things to do), I want to share with you some exciting news that just came in. First, we have a $25,000 matching gift for all donations through 12/31/2021 from our friends Richelle & Dustin Austin. This means that all donations up to $25,000 will double if received … Read More