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Scottsdale becomes first Arizona city to train staff to identify human trafficking victims – KTAR.com
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Scottsdale becomes first Arizona city to train staff to identify human trafficking victims – KTAR.com

SCOTTSDALE — Popular tourist areas have become a hot spot for human traffickers, making those in Scottsdale vulnerable. “To be honest we’re a hub. We’re a hub for major events and major activities and with that comes illegal sex trade,” said Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther at a press conference on Wednesday. That’s why the…

Human Traffickers Luring Ukrainian Refugees on the Web Targeted in EU-Wide Hackathon – HS Today – HSToday
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Human Traffickers Luring Ukrainian Refugees on the Web Targeted in EU-Wide Hackathon – HS Today – HSToday

The European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT) coordinated an online joint action day on May 23 which targeted criminal networks grooming Ukrainian refugees for sexual and labour exploitation via websites and social media platforms. Law enforcement authorities from 14 countries took part in this hackathon, which was coordinated by the Netherlands. The investigators monitored…

Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigating human trafficking reports at Akron tent city – Akron Beacon Journal
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Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigating human trafficking reports at Akron tent city – Akron Beacon Journal

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating “suspected sexual offenses and human trafficking violations” at a homeless tent village in Akron that the city is trying to get shut down. Sage Lewis, the private property owner and homeless advocate who facilitates the encampment, said he’s not aware of human trafficking going on at the…

Clay County launches human trafficking task force – KMBC Kansas City
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Clay County launches human trafficking task force – KMBC Kansas City

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office launched a new task force for child sexual exploitation and human trafficking earlier this month. The task force works with Homeland Security Investigations alongside several non-profit organizations. The task force will consist of three detectives whose main focus is concentrating on the sexual exploitation of children…

City of Carlsbad joins statewide effort against human trafficking – Carlsbad Current Argus
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City of Carlsbad joins statewide effort against human trafficking – Carlsbad Current Argus

The New Mexico Attorney General’s office welcomed participation of the Carlsbad Police Department in a statewide task force to combat human trafficking. Carlsbad City Councilor’s approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Attorney General’s office on June 14 which would include the Carlsbad Police in the New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force (NMHTTF). “One…

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Bristol couple who kept modern-day slaves jailed for human trafficking – Yahoo News

A modern slavery couple who forced vulnerable men to work in a carwash for free before taking their earnings have been jailed. ‘Ruthless’ Maros Tancos, 45, and Joanna Gomulksa recruited at least 29 people from Slovakia and Hungary to Bristol by promising them ‘a better life’. They have been jailed for 16 and 9 years…

Sierra Academy of Style raises funds for human trafficking groups – Northern Nevada Business Weekly
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Sierra Academy of Style raises funds for human trafficking groups – Northern Nevada Business Weekly

The Sierra Academy of Style is hosting a fashion show fundraiser June 25 to benefit faith-based organizations Xquisite and Awaken, both of which provide awareness about human trafficking awareness in Reno and Carson City. SAS still seeks donors and participants for its event, “A Musical Fundraiser,” in which the school’s students have selected various genres…

Police identify victims of human trafficking in St. Joseph County – South Bend Tribune
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Police identify victims of human trafficking in St. Joseph County – South Bend Tribune

  1. Police identify victims of human trafficking in St. Joseph County  South Bend Tribune
  2. St. Joseph Co. police name businesses suspected of human trafficking, sexual solicitation  WSBT-TV
  3. Police investigating human trafficking, sexual solicitation at massage businesses in St. Joseph County  WNDU
  4. SJCPD investigates human trafficking at area massage parlors  WVPE Public Media
  5. Police investigating possible human trafficking, prostitution at four St. Joseph County massage businesses  953mnc.com
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Congress must act on human trafficking victims bill – The Hill
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Congress must act on human trafficking victims bill – The Hill

“I remember the first time someone named what had been happening to me for the majority of my life. ‘Sex trafficking.’ It shattered everything around me. What had been happening to me since I was a toddler wasn’t normal. It wasn’t okay. It didn’t happen to everyone. I was a survivor of a heinous crime,…

Human trafficking investigation targets St. Joseph massage parlors – South Bend Tribune
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Human trafficking investigation targets St. Joseph massage parlors – South Bend Tribune

Marek Mazurek South Bend Tribune   The St. Joseph County Police Department announced Monday detectives served search warrants at multiple area massage parlors as part of an investigation into human trafficking and prostitution. According to a release from the department, four massage parlors and one residence in St. Joseph County were searched Monday, however, no arrests were…