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FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Electric Shock Devices for Children With Autism

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By Jennifer O'Brien , Brenda Baletti 
| The Defender
You must be a CHD Insider to save this article Sign Up Already an Insider? Log in June 4, 2026 › Health Conditions › News Health Conditions The FDA missed its own deadline this week to ban electric shock devices used to punish self-injurious or aggressive behavior in disabled adults and children, including those with autism. The controversial practice, condemned by the United Nations as a form of torture, is now used by only the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center.
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The World Cup and human trafficking: What research reveals about real risks at major sporting events

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By Kathleen Preble, Jennifer O'Brien 
| Japan Today
As U.S. cities prepare to host the FIFA World Cup, familiar warnings about human trafficking “spikes” at major sporting events have reemerged. Media outlets point to elevated risks, advocacy groups roll out awareness campaigns, and city authorities and law enforcement ramp up anti-trafficking efforts. This is all well intentioned. But as experts in human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children, we believe the talk of an increased risk might be misplaced.
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The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events

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By Kathleen Preble, Jennifer O'Brien , Gaby Clark 
| Phys.org
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels As U.S. cities prepare to host the FIFA World Cup, familiar warnings about human trafficking "spikes" at major sporting events have reemerged. Media outlets point to elevated risks, advocacy groups roll out awareness campaigns, and city authorities and law enforcement ramp up anti-trafficking efforts. This is all well intentioned.
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