Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Unless you're not looking too closely, the signs of a victim can be dismissed as peculiarities unique to the individual. Recognizing them could save someone's life.

Trends in human trafficking 101

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
While human trafficking is overall an abhorrent practice, the logistics behind it are suffocating for the victims.That isn't to mention the legal barriers trafficking victims face for being victims.
After answering essentially everyone's questions, Fierro said that he has taken to watching Cobra Kai in his downtime. Some participants suggested other shows to also watch like Tom Lasso.

Dr. Fierro’s Instagram Live update

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
As to reach students in a more convenient fashion, president Jose Fierro hosted an Instagram Live to provide an update on Cerritos College's happenings. With an emphasis on the Omicron situation, the event answered some questions that have worried students.
Before even starting, the session already offered attendants a mere taste of what type of films were going to be seen by presenting them with two emotionally impactful films in the waiting room. Both highlighted the often-overlooked mental health issues that arise in minorities whose cultures do not think of such topics.

Movies for the mind

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Cerritos is Art With Impact is a workshop for students to learn more about the mental health impact of sexual violence. From this workshop, myths and truths about the stigma surrounding the subject became more distinct.
What is most disturbing about sexual assault victims is that the age of any single one can range from as old as 30 to as young as 1 month. If the latter is the case then it is for either law enforcement or the parents to decide how to proceed.

Working with trafficked survivors

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
The protocol and nuance involved in caring for sexual assault victims is a subject that isn’t talked about enough in the public and even in hospitals. SART Examinations 101 underscores the significance of being aware of what type of help victims need and the truths behind a survivor’s reality.
Cut into concise, understandable chunks, the slideshow accompanying the lecture made it easier to follow along. Taking notes to put down beneath each bullet point was just the icing on the cake.

Scholarship 101 helps out transfer students

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
While the pandemic rages on, thinking about the future is more important than ever now. One way of doing it is by contemplating the viability of scholarships and attending workshops that deliver the information needed to obtain one.
The following steps here are listed to take preventions in stalking that a victim is experiencing. This informative slide was shared during the Stalking Must Stop/Speak Out Zoom meeting at Cerritos College on Jan. 18. Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month will continue to have events from Jan. 19 - 20 & Jan. 25 - 27.

Stalking must stop. Speak out.

Fatima Durrani, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2022
According to the CDC, about one-in-six women and one-in-seventeen men experience stalking. It's a common form of danger - which is why prevention is crucial.
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