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October 11, 2021
Facebook Refutes Claims By Whistleblower
Humane Technology Offers Solution

Common Dreams: Whistleblower Frances Haugen tells Congress Facebook knows how to make their platforms safer but chooses profit. NCOSE tells Congress to find solutions to hold Facebook accountable and protect children. Center for Humane Technology says there is an immediate way to protect democracy and safety of its users. Read the full letter to Mark Zuckerberg and join in pressuring Facebook to be #OneClickSafer.
In Scathing Senate Testimony, Whistleblower Warns...

Frances Haugen said the company's leaders know how to make their platforms safer, "but won't make the necessary changes because they have put their astronomical profits before people."

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www.commondreams.org
Facebook Chooses Profit Over Child Safety - NCOSE

Congress should find solutions to hold Big Tech accountable for protecting children, following testimony from a Facebook whistleblower.

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endsexualexploitation.org
#OneClickSafer - Letter to Mark Zuckerberg

There is no simple solution for the sweeping harms described in The Wall Street Journal's "Facebook Files." Today's dominant social media platforms must change at every level: design, business models, ownership structures, and government regulation.

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www.humanetech.com
Social Media and Mental Health - HelpGuide.org

teen issues Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. Being socially connected to others can ease stress,...

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www.helpguide.org
Domestic Violence: Awareness Critical

NCADV offers a free webinar series that includes the dynamics of domestic violence, bystander intervention, and safety planning.

Workplace Responds provides training and technical assistance to employers, survivors and co-workers.

BWJP offers guidance for getting child support. Child support is different in every state. First, know your options and contact an advocate.

All State Foundation offers a free online financial planning curriculum that provides an understanding of financial abuse, and guidance and tools that can help survivors. This curriculum is available for domestic survivors and anyone wanting to learn and share this vital information.

All these resources offer brief segments of information that can be shared and used often.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Webinar Series at Zoom

The Spring’s mission is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims, and promote change in lives, families and communities.

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ncadv.org
Getting Child Support When the Coparent is Abusive

When most people hear the words "domestic violence," they think of physical or sexual violence. But some partners never physically attack their victims. People who abuse find ways to control without physical violence by using threats, shame,...

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www.bwjp.org
Workplaces Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence - A...

Workplaces Respond provides resources, training, and technical assistance to employers, survivors, co-workers, and advocates to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, and stalking impacting the workplace.

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www.workplacesrespond.org
Red Flag Laws Are Saving Lives. They Could Save More.

Extreme risk protection orders are an underused tool to prevent gun violence.

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www.pewtrusts.org
The Allstate Foundation

Financial planning and management is a life-long process - and your journey to gain control of your financial future can start here. This online curriculum is designed for domestic violence survivors and can help provide the guidance and tools...

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