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Why Are So Many Girls and Young Women Being Subjected to Unnecessary Pelvic Exams?
When women reach a certain age, their doctors will start recommending tests – like a mammogram, for example – to ensure that those women are healthy. Most women won’t need a mammogram before the age of 40, though there are always exceptions to that rule. Another test is the manual pelvic exam, which is usually…
Read MoreFederal Human and Sex Trafficking Laws – What You Need to Know
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is recognized by the United Nations as a violation of human rights. Trafficking in any form is reprehensible. The National Human Trafficking Hotline defines sex trafficking as “a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Minors under the…
Read MoreWho Are Mandated Reporters in South Carolina?
A mandated reporter is a person required by law to report suspected or known cases of child abuse or neglect. Typically, mandated reporters have contact with children through their employment (like teachers or social workers). Reporters are legally obligated to report instances of abuse to child welfare or local law enforcement. The South Carolina Department…
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