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- Human Trafficking During COVID-19
Sep 22, 2020
Did you know that child trafficking has been a terrible problem in our society for generations? Technology and other tools have only increased the ability of traffickers to prey on vulnerable children. The deterioration in economic conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of children who are vulnerable to traffickers, with families desperate for money tricked into believing in “opportunities” for their children who become victims of trafficking schemes. In the midst...Read More - Understanding Florida Laws on Child Passenger Safety During Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
Sep 16, 2020
Did you know that, this year, we celebrate Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week from September 20-26, 2020? The week is meant to acknowledge the importance of following child passenger safety laws in Florida and across the United States. Child passenger safety laws save the lives of Florida children every day. If you are a parent or you are otherwise regularly transporting children as a caregiver, it can be critical that you understand and follow the...Read More - Making Time for Self-Care During a Pandemic
Sep 15, 2020
Have you heard that September is National Self-Care Awareness Month? This month should be a time to focus on establishing habits devoted to caring for yourself and developing new techniques to help ensure you are treating yourself right. This may seem difficult even in a normal year, with jam-packed daily routines and the demands of children, parents, spouses, and pets that leave little room for self-care. Now, those stressors may be at an all-time high...Read More - 7 New Ideas for Keeping a Newborn Baby Safe During Baby Safety Month
Sep 8, 2020
Were you aware that we celebrate Baby Safety Month every September? This started in the 1980s to encourage awareness of new car seat safety laws and safe sleep practices. Many of us have heard stories from parents and grandparents about kids rattling around in the back of a station wagon without seatbelts, or even newborns brought home from the hospital in a bassinet in the front seat! We have come a long way. Below, let...Read More - Tips on Monitoring Seniors in an ALF During COVID-19
Sep 7, 2020
Why has the Covid-19 pandemic hit seniors in assisted living facilities (ALFs) particularly hard? The greater susceptibility of seniors to the novel Coronavirus means that many ALFs have closed their doors to all visitors, including family members. This can be particularly difficult for family members used to regular check-ins with loved ones, both on a social and emotional level for the senior family member and with regards to being assured of his or her safety...Read More - The Recipient of the 2020 Freedom Scholarship
Sep 2, 2020
Bryson Gonzalez Winner of 2020 Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest TALLAHASSEE, (FL) – August 19, 2020 – The Law Firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, Leace & Hobbs announced Bryson Gonzalez as the twentieth recipient of the firm’s annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest. The 2020 Leon High School graduate’s award winning effort outlined how the Bill of Rights guarantees the rights of the individual and the protection of individual freedom. “In an effort to...Read More - Five Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse to Look Out for During COVID-19
Aug 25, 2020
Have you been struggling during COVID-19? Perhaps one of the most frustrating, infuriating and scary things about the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is so much beyond our control. For families with loved ones in Florida nursing homes, the inability to visit may create extra stress and uncertainty. Among other things, they may be concerned about how to spot signs of nursing home abuse or neglect if they cannot see their loved ones in person...Read More - Hate Crime Legislation and Reform
Aug 19, 2020
Do you know about hate crimes? Hate crimes are crimes committed against victims specifically because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. Policymakers and law enforcement agencies often consider hate crimes a priority area due to their devastating effects, which include terrorizing entire communities. Hate crimes appear as a top priority of the FBI’s civil rights program and 48 states and the District of Columbia currently have statutes criminalizing...Read More - How to Keep School Age Kids Safe When They Return to School
Aug 17, 2020
Even in the best of times, the beginning of a new school year can be a challenging time for parents and kids. The mix of apprehension and excitement for both can almost be palpable. Have you considered that, this year, the biggest challenge for parents may be how to keep their children safe as they return to school in the midst of a global pandemic? Let us take a moment to talk about a few...Read More - Ideas for Keeping your Employees Safe at Work
Aug 11, 2020
Have you considered that employees who feel safe at work may be more likely to have increased productivity levels? Without spending time fearing for their safety, workers can experience the freedom to focus on their work without this distraction. To help keep employees safe on the job, let us discuss some ways to accomplish this important goal. As an employer you have certain Providing a workplace free from significant, known hazards Complying...Read More