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Epstein Ranch Probed; Spain Targets Big Tech

New investigations into sexual abuse and violence are underway in multiple locations, highlighting the ongoing need for support and intervention for victims. In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Toyokana Center provides a safe space for girls who have experienced sexual violence, while in New Mexico, lawmakers are probing allegations of trafficking and abuse at the Zorro Ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein.

The Toyokana Center, as reported by NPR News, focuses on providing a place for girls to be heard and cared for. The center's mission is rooted in the Lingala word "toyokana," meaning "let's listen to one another." Social worker Loa Falone, who has worked with young girls for years, noted that many cases of sexual violence occur within families, making a safe space crucial. The center was created in response to the alarming rise in sexual violence cases, with over 45,000 recorded last year, according to a multi-source report from NPR News. The center's creation was also supported by UNICEF data and was a key demand from the girls themselves, according to Falone.

Meanwhile, in New Mexico, a bipartisan committee of four lawmakers has launched a $2.5 million investigation into the Zorro Ranch, a 7,600-acre property formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein owned the ranch from 1993 until his death in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The property was mentioned numerous times in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. The committee, known as a truth committee, will seek testimony from survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the ranch, according to Time.

These investigations underscore the complex nature of sexual violence and the importance of providing support for victims. The Toyokana Center offers a model for creating safe spaces, while the investigation into the Zorro Ranch highlights the need for accountability and justice in cases of abuse and trafficking.

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