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Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: Lifelines for Survivors Some directly affected and involved individuals speak here about the effects of COVID-19 on their work with victims and survivors of sex trafficking in Wisconsin.	NNS Spotlight: ‘Sisterhood is key’: Daughters of Tradition offers a safe space for Indigenous girls Lea Denny, the CEO, founder and clinical director of HIR Wellness Institute, wanted to give Indigenous girls a seat at the table, where they could advocate for themselves and feel empowered.	Making Mental Health Care Accessible for Everyone Our mental health systems were never meant to help Indigenous and marginalized communities because they have been built inside a system of patriarchy and colonialization, according to Lea Denny, founder of the Healing Intergenerational Roots (HIR) Wellness Institute.
THIS IS MILWAUKEE A conversation with Lea Denny creates a space of intense, focused attention. She’s a therapist with healing in her voice. She’s also a researcher and advocate for Indigenous and Native communities.	Mental Health Needs Rising With COVID-19 Crisis Despite all the unknowns that COVID-19 has brought, one thing is clear: People are experiencing mental health challenges related to the pandemic.

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Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: Lifelines for Survivors