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
The Human-Animal Alliance Awards Grant to Ranch Hands Rescue
Press Release: August 28, 2023 The Human-Animal Alliance has awarded a $20,000 grant for PTSD victims, the provision of trauma-informed Equine, and Animal Assisted Counseling sessions to Ranch Hands Rescue. The Human-Animal Alliance was built on the knowledge of just how powerful the human-animal bond can be. They believe that all humans deserve the opportunity to have animals in their … 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
Male Sex Trafficking | Male Survivors of Sexual Assault: The Invisible Victims
Written by Mags Gullo, Program Director for Bob’s House of Hope In today’s world, most people have heard of human trafficking. When we think of human trafficking, most of us probably think of labor trafficking or the sex trafficking of women in other countries. The problem with this thought process is that we overlook boys and young men who actually … 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