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News and updates from the Friends of Kim Dowling and personal reflections from Judge Kim Dowling.
More Work to Be Done
Written by Judge Kim Dowling Last week, I shared with you the tools we have developed to help professionals in our community recognize trafficked youth so that we can help those victims. Let me conclude this series by telling you about some of the work we have yet...
Programs to Stop Human Trafficking
Written by Judge Kim Dowling I have previously shared with you some general information about trafficking and the red flags associated with this heinous scourge on our children. I am proud to say the committee I chair has worked diligently to develop some tools for...
Red Flags of Human Trafficking
Written by Judge Kim Dowling I previously mentioned the red flags of human trafficking and how children are lured into this heinous atrocity. Let’s review the red flags and how you can identify potential victims. Identifying these children requires knowing the “red...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Written by Judge Kim Dowling January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Many of you who know me know my passion for addressing human trafficking. The Indiana Supreme Court appointed me to chair its committee to address child trafficking, the Commission to Improve...
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Written by Judge Kim Dowling The last entry in my blog discussed trauma and ACE’s (adverse childhood experiences). That continues here, so you might look back there if you missed it. ACE’s are even more central in my work because my court also supervises our juvenile...
Substance Abuse and Underlying Trauma
Written by Judge Kim Dowling I hear cases in family law (divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support), protective orders, injury accidents, contract disputes, and crimes. My training in trauma means that I regularly see signs that the adults in my...