A Survivor’s Guide to Money – Virtual Book Launch Aimed at Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
April 30, 2021

On 12 May, FAST’s Survivor Inclusion Initiative will host a virtual launch for “A Survivor’s Guide to Money,” a new book by sex trafficking survivor leader and  The Avery Center for Research & Services co-founder Megan Lundstrom that focuses on practical lessons for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in their path to financial independence.

The launch event will feature expert speakers, including Christian Wenaweser, Daniel Thelesklaf, Sara Crowe, Lou Walker, Vanessa Whale and Alexandra Cerquone, who will discuss the economic abuses involved in trafficking, the role of financial institutions in providing access to financial services, and the long journey to financial recovery for survivors.

Edward T. Pound

In Memory of Edward T. Pound

July 30, 2021
Edward T. Pound (Ed), age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockville, Maryland on Sunday, July 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Ed was the adoring husband of 58 years to Eileen Pound, doting father of his daughter Karen and her husband Mitch Weintraub, devoted Grandad to Matthew and Emily Weintraub, and an […] The post In Memory of Edward T. Pound first appeared on Protect Us Kids.

What Parents Should Teach Their Kids About Online Safety

June 2, 2021
What Parents Should Teach Their Kids About Online Safety The internet can be a great place to learn, play games, shop, and have fun, but it also has a darker side. Criminals can use the internet to groom kids who are prone to the harmful tactics of predators and cyberbullies. […] The post What Parents Should Teach Their Kids About Online Safety first appeared on Protect Us Kids.