Resources

Trauma-Informed Design

Unlock the principles of trauma-informed design with this comprehensive booklet. Designed for architects, designers, and planners, this guide offers insights into creating spaces that foster safety, respect, and healing. Download our PDF to explore how thoughtful design can positively impact environments and support individual recovery journeys. By The Bridge Wellness & Trauma Resource Center. (Click on picture for PDF file)

Anti-trafficking in Humanitarian Settings - Report

This report by Justice & Care, covers a wide range of topics related to anti-trafficking efforts in crisis environments. It includes an introductory background, an analysis of heightened vulnerabilities, the growing recognition of trafficking issues, and a critique of existing anti-trafficking capacities both at the frontline and in backend operations. It further explores funding dynamics, broader concerns including traffickers and formal identification processes, and concludes with a focused case study on Ukraine, assessing the anti-trafficking measures post the full-scale Russian invasion.

Research into Child Sexual Exploitation

This report by ICMEC casts a revealing light on the sinister growth of technology-facilitated child sexual abuse and exploitation. It encompasses a wealth of Australian research and international studies, focusing on alarming trends and statistics that outline the response challenges and gaps in community and legislative measures. While not exhaustive, the report aims to present a comprehensive overview of 2023's findings, advocating for a whole-system approach to enhance protections for vulnerable children against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Immediate, coordinated action is critical to safeguard future generations and support victim-survivors effectively.

World Mental Health Report - WHO 2022

This pivotal report underlines the necessity of transformative changes to meet the WHO Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates for a shift in our attitudes and approaches towards mental health, emphasizing the enhancement of environments that impact mental well-being and the expansion of community-based services to ensure universal health coverage for mental health. By integrating mental health into primary care and strengthening international collaboration, we aim to alleviate suffering, uphold dignity, and foster societal development. The report calls for a global, concerted effort to promote, protect, and prioritize mental health, ensuring accessible, quality care and full societal participation without stigma or discrimination.

Comprehensive  Mental Health Action Plan 2013 - 2030

Recognizing the critical role of mental health in achieving overall well-being and resilience, this updated action plan by the WHO emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced mental health services as part of universal health coverage. Endorsed by the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly, the plan builds on its 2013-2020 predecessor with revised indicators, implementation options, and ambitious global targets. It maintains a life-course approach and focuses on promoting mental health for all, preventing mental health conditions for those at risk, and achieving universal service coverage. Key objectives include improving leadership, integrating mental health and social care in community settings, and strengthening data and research systems.

Slavery in History - Ebook by Free The Salves

This ebook delves into the complex relationships various civilizations have had with slavery, shaped by their unique circumstances and economic imperatives. From the notorious slave-trading empires of the Ancient Egyptians and the Roman Empire to the subtler forms of servitude in the American South, this section examines the economic motivations that often overrode moral considerations and the varied roles slaves held—from pyramid builders to soldiers to cotton harvesters. Additionally, it explores how cultural beliefs and social norms perpetuated slavery, even as consistent currents of resistance and reform challenged its legitimacy and existence across different societies.