Eyes on Trafficking

Human trafficking articles and commentary from different perspectives.

How not to become a victim of human trafficking during the war against Ukraine
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How not to become a victim of human trafficking during the war against Ukraine

There are dates in history that mark our collective memory. February 24, 2022 will undoubtedly be one of them. Russia’s invasion has thrown international affairs into turmoil and led to the largest displacement of people since the Second World War. Eight million Ukrainians – mostly women and children – have been forced to leave their…

DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking
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DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking

  DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking (Chicago, IL) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking…

Rockdale County’s Public Relations Department presents “End It: A Forum Against Human Trafficking
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Rockdale County’s Public Relations Department presents “End It: A Forum Against Human Trafficking

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Jan.11. In recognition of this day, Rockdale County Public Relations Department invites everyone to wear blue (#WearBlueDay), and attend “End IT,” a forum against Human Trafficking. The forum will be held at the Rockdale County Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers on Jan. 11, 2023. Doors open at…

She was just 13 when she was introduced to a trafficker.
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She was just 13 when she was introduced to a trafficker.

Your generosity is changing the world for a young person like Kayla. After years of experiencing poverty and suffering abuse, Kayla (name changed) was introduced to her trafficker by friends at age 13. She developed substance dependencies to survive exploitation and struggled with thoughts of wanting to die. Kayla was eventually referred to our Survivor…

7th Annual Women of Success Expo: You Can Stop Human Trafficking
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7th Annual Women of Success Expo: You Can Stop Human Trafficking

Join the 7th Annual Women Of Success Expo as they present, ‘You Can Stop Human Trafficking’. Learn the ugly truth of human trafficking. Hear from organizers who are doing prevention. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 / 2pm-6pmOne SAFE Place – North County Family Justice Center1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069Free Registration / Required /…

Man arrested for alleged human trafficking at a Rohnert Park hotel
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Man arrested for alleged human trafficking at a Rohnert Park hotel

ROHNERT PARK — Police officers arrested a Santa Rosa man for allegedly exploiting two females — one a minor — in human trafficking crimes at a Rohnert Park hotel. Police arrested 45-year-old Santwun Williams at a hotel in the 6000 block of Redwood Drive on Dec. 22 following an investigation from the Rohnert Park Department…

Woman, child found in human trafficking investigation at Rohnert Park hotel
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Woman, child found in human trafficking investigation at Rohnert Park hotel

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (KRON) — Two victims of human trafficking, a woman and a minor, were found at a hotel in Rohnert Park last week, according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety. On Dec. 22, public safety officers headed to a hotel in the 6000 block of Redwood Drive and came into contact…

Hontiveros calls for tighter interagency, regional cooperation vs human trafficking
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Hontiveros calls for tighter interagency, regional cooperation vs human trafficking

A SENATOR on Thursday urged government agencies to strengthen internal coordination as well as enhance cooperation with other southeast Asian countries to address human trafficking after a dozen Filipinos were recently rescued from allegedly illegal Chinese offshore companies operating in Myanmar.    “We need tighter border control in the Philippines to ensure our countrymen are not…

When Fishing Boats Go Dark At Sea, They're Often Committing Crimes. Here's Where It's Happening
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When Fishing Boats Go Dark At Sea, They're Often Committing Crimes. Here's Where It's Happening

In January 2019, the Korean-flagged fishing vessel Oyang 77 sailed south toward international waters off Argentina. The vessel had a known history of nefarious activities, including underreporting its catch and illegally dumping low-value fish to make room in its hold for more lucrative catch. At 2 a.m. on Jan. 10, the Oyang 77 turned off…

DCFS places awareness on human trafficking
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DCFS places awareness on human trafficking

  January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking among their youth in treatment. Nearly 1,000 congregate care staff in 37…