Advocates urge removing time limits for commercial sexual exploitation of minors; committee pauses for analysis LD 22 07 would eliminate statutes of limitations for certain offenses against minors, aligning commercial sexual exploitation and aggravated trafficking with other offenses that currently have no time limit; advocates said delayed disclosure makes extended or eliminated limits important, while committee sought more legislative analysis.

Maine advocates are pushing to eliminate time limits on sex crimes against minors, arguing that delayed disclosures can close the door to justice.

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#ME #MaineMinors #CitizenPortal #ChildProtection #JusticeReform #VulnerableGroups

156,033 vulnerable cases handled through PSSS – Nancy KUCHING: A total of 156,033 cases involving vulnerable groups have been addressed and resolved through the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) services since October 2021 to December last year, said Women, Community and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. He said the need for these services is now at an urgent level in providing mental health support, counselling, and early intervention without stigma. “That’s why we are promoting this PSSS to be an information platform for those who feel disturbed. “Society now says this is mental stress, so we don’t want more people to be affected by things like […]

156,033 vulnerable cases handled through PSSS – Nancy #MentalHealth #SupportSystems #CommunityCare #VulnerableGroups #SocialSupport

House committee hears bill to block 'probate for‑profit' schemes and tighten venue, oversight House Bill 2445 would extend waiting periods before third parties may take control of estates, limit non‑intervention authority, cap petitions by nonfinancial appointees, and require probate venue tied to the decedent's residence or estate property to curb alleged profiteering in Washington probates.

Washington's House Bill 2445 aims to protect vulnerable heirs from 'probate for-profit' schemes by extending waiting periods and tightening oversight on estate administration.

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#WA #EstateProtection #TransparencyInGovernance #VulnerableGroups #CitizenPortal

Building Societal Resilience Against Misinformation Among Vulnerable Groups | SPRITE+ Hub This project explores how migrants experience and recover from misinformation. Instead of focusing only on fact-checking, we ask: what helps people recognise, respond to, and recover from false or…

💡SPRITE+ sandpit project spotlight: Building Societal Resilience Against Misinformation Among Vulnerable Groups

This project explores how migrants experience and recover from misinformation📲

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#resilience #misinformation #VulnerableGroups

Continued MySTEP initiative seen as meaningful support for targeted communities PUTRAJAYA — The continuation of the MySTEP programme into 2026 has been regarded as a thoughtful decision by the MADANI Government to ensure vulnerable and targeted groups continue receiving employment access and economic participation opportunities. According to MyAgeing UPM’s Dr Wan Arnidawati Wan Abdullah, MySTEP plays a vital role in giving PwD exposure to structured […]

Continued MySTEP initiative seen as meaningful support for targeted communities #MySTEP #EmploymentOpportunities #EconomicParticipation #MADANI #VulnerableGroups

🎬 Our informational Video now has subtitles also in French, Greek, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak.

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#inspireproject #horizoneurope #socialinclusion #ruralareas #smartvillagelabs #periurbanareas #coastalareas #mountainousareas #vulnerablegroups

🎬 Discover our mission and approach in the new INSPIRE informational video: inspireprojecteu.eu/inspire-proj...

#inspireproject #horizoneurope #socialinclusion #innovation #socialentrepreneurship #ruralareas #smartvillagelabs #periurbanareas #coastalareas #mountainousareas #vulnerablegroups

UN launches plan for Cuba after Hurricane Melissa; Haiti damage toll and displacement reported The UN system launched a plan of action to assist 1 million people in eastern Cuba hit by Hurricane Melissa and reported a funding gap of about $64 million. In Haiti's Grand-Sud region, authorities reported 43 deaths, thousands displaced, and extensive damage to homes and roads.

The UN is stepping in with a $74 million plan to help 1 million people in Cuba after Hurricane Melissa, but a staggering $64 million is still needed to make it happen.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #CubaHumanitarian #VulnerableGroups #DisasterResponse

Courts repeatedly forced to intervene as trans ppl denied medical care, jobs, & documents. 📜 Executive apathy highlights lack of political will to ensure constitutional rights & dignity. State must now ensure policy implementation. #Justice #VulnerableGroups #ActNow

Despite NALSA judgment & Trans Rules mandating protections (employment, healthcare, education), implementation is abysmal. 🏥🚫 Washrooms/wards remain unbuilt; only 19 states have functional transgender welfare boards. 😔 #Discrimination #SocialJustice #VulnerableGroups

5/13 Alberta Lung CEO Leigh Allard warns those with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary fibrosis are especially vulnerable.

"As a charity, we should not be supplementing what the government should be doing."

She expects increased demand for assistance.
#VulnerableGroups #Charity

McNab urges ongoing support for elderly and vulnerable McNab urges ongoing support for elderly and vulnerable NBC Online Sun, 08/03/2025 - 20:22

#ElderlySupport #CommunityCare #VulnerableGroups #FoodSecurity #SeniorCitizens

Keetmanshoop writes off N$75 million in debts for vulnerable groups Keetmanshoop writes off N$75 million in debts for vulnerable groups NBC Online Wed, 07/30/2025 - 18:17

#Keetmanshoop #DebtRelief #VulnerableGroups #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport

Groups most affected included:

🔹 People with alcohol or drug problems
🔹 People with learning disabilities
🔹 Children at risk of harm
🔹 People experiencing domestic abuse

#VulnerableGroups #HealthEquity

Determining the Requirements of Vulnerable Groups for Health Counseling and Optimizing the Evaluation of Health Consultations: Mixed Methods Study With the Use of AI Background: The evaluation of health counseling service and their consultations is very important to ensure the quality and benefit of the content. Nevertheless, evaluation is associated with numerous hurdles such as language barriers, little awareness of needs and concerns on the part of clients. Objective: The aim of these studies was to supplement, optimize and digitize existing paper and pencil evaluation forms of a health counseling service that provides face-to-face consultations in a participatory and client-centered manner and to make them available on the Internet in an accessible and multilingual format while gaining more knowledge about needs and barriers of the clients with the aim of iteratively adapting the work of the healthcare facility to the needs of clients in the future. Methods: The research team designed, conducted and analyzed an in-depth-interview study with clients of a health counseling service. The results on demands, wishes and social needs were then used to revise and supplement the previously existing one-page paper-pencil questionnaire (in German) for the evaluation of counseling sessions. With the help of artificial intelligence (#AI), the new three-page questionnaire was converted into easy language (with Kunin smiley scale), translated into seven other languages and audio data was created for all questions in all languages. The questionnaire was programmed in an online tool and collected on site with a tablet as well as integrated on the health counseling service website and is now continuously used to adapt the service to the needs of the clients. Results: A total of 18 health counseling clients took part in the in-depth interviews, which were conducted in the clients' native language when possible and lasted between 8 and 30 minutes. The results show that many clients visiting the advisory center are burdened by both physical and mental health issues and a significant amount of assistance provided at the center is focused on helping clients complete various forms required by health insurance companies and medical professionals. They also expressed a high level of satisfaction with the health advisory services. The revised and supplemented online questionnaire has been completed by 41 clients. The evaluations show that only 21 people (51.2%) completed the questionnaire in the national language (German). English and Arabic were the second most common choices with 6 data sets each (14.6%). The results on health burdens and need for help were confirmed and it was shown that self-perception with regard to self-help is very low. Conclusions: Contrary to previous assumptions, it was not help with health problems that was in the foreground of the clients' interests, but help with the excessive demands placed on clients by forms and requirements imposed by institutions. The results suggest that customers are very satisfied with the advice they receive and the need for multilingual health counseling service as well as multilingual evaluation. Help is especially needed when filling out forms for doctors and applications for health insurance companies. Furthermore, many clients lacked confidence in their ability to manage healthcare processes independently in the future, emphasizing the need for greater awareness of available resources and support networks.

JMIR Formative Res: Determining the Requirements of Vulnerable Groups for Health Counseling and Optimizing the Evaluation of Health Consultations: Mixed Methods Study With the Use of AI #HealthCounseling #VulnerableGroups #AIinHealthcare #PatientCare #HealthEvaluation

#Women fleeing war are among the most #vulnerablegroups affected by conflict. Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine has caused one of the largest displacements since World War II. For a deeper understanding of how #displacement impacts women, red our State of Civil Society report: csf-ev.org/programmes/s...

PSSS a platform for assistance, support without stigma – Nancy http://dlvr.it/THsrWz #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #EndStigma #VulnerableGroups #Counseling