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International Crime Ring Targeting U.S. Unemployment Systems

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May 22, 2020

International Crime Ring Targeting U.S. Unemployment Systems

As all states struggle with an extraordinary spike of jobless claims amid the coronavirus pandemic, cyber criminals are targeting unemployment sites with fraudulent claims to illegally funnel money, according to the U.S. Secret Service. More than 36 million Americans have filed for first time unemployment benefits since early March as stay-at-home orders force businesses to shut down, leading to layoffs across the nation. In the meantime, state departments have become complet

Senate Lawmakers Seek $5 Billion to Track Down Child Predators Without Compromising Encryption

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May 14, 2020

Senate Lawmakers Seek $5 Billion to Track Down Child Predators Without Compromising Encryption

With the Senate back in session last week, Democratic lawmakers revealed new legislation aimed at drastically expanding the federal government’s resources dedicated to the targeting and prosecution of child predators, developing new technologies to identify child sexual abuse material online, and funding leading community organizations that work to prevent children from becoming victims. In a nutshell, the Invest in Child Safety Act would create a new Office to Enforce and Pr

Life After Lock-down: Going Back into the Office

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May 7, 2020

Life After Lock-down: Going Back into the Office

With so many phrases and terms being thrown at us every day relating to COVID-19, it’s enough to keep our heads spinning for a while. The most prominent term being discussed is social distancing – the entire world now recognizes the importance of staying six feet apart from one another. Even though our entire planet is going through this crisis together, we are all in very different stages of pandemic life. But as we begin to visualize life after COVID-19 and re-emerge into

Is Compliance Really the Goal of Childhood Behavior?

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Apr 30, 2020

Is Compliance Really the Goal of Childhood Behavior?

Compliance is a word that is used regularly in the world of behavior. It’s written about in Individualized Education Programs, it’s used as a goal when students have behavioral episodes, and data is collected on how often it does or does not occur. Even in personal interactions with kids, such as with our own children at home, we often place a more significant weight on compliance than we do decision-making. “Listen and obey.” “Do as I say.” “Because I said so.” “Don’t argue

A Big Drop in Child Abuse Reports in L.A. Leaves Advocates Worried, Not Relieved

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Apr 24, 2020

A Big Drop in Child Abuse Reports in L.A. Leaves Advocates Worried, Not Relieved

Reports of suspected child abuse in L.A. County have taken a nose-dive in recent weeks. That news may sound incredible during normal times, but in a COVID-19 world, that drop has advocates very concerned. According to a statement by DCFS Director Bobby Cagle, since the middle of March, L.A. County has seen a 40%-60% decrease in the number of suspected child abuse reports from the public. Numbers like these leave child advocates feeling uneasy. People who are mandated to repor

Giving Tuesday Is Here! What Will You Give?

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Dec 3, 2019

Giving Tuesday Is Here! What Will You Give?

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. One of the best ways to give is to get involved is in your own community. We have supplied a link to a directory to help you find organizations, events, and ways to give back in your own community. Thank you for giving! #nonprofit #FosterCareInsurance #fostercareagencyinsurancebroker #liabilityinsurancef

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