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Iylia Joins Forces With DeliverFund To Combat Human Trafficking – EIN News
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Iylia Joins Forces With DeliverFund To Combat Human Trafficking – EIN News

Luxury brand Iylia, well-known for its wines, has announced a partnership with DeliverFund to combat human trafficking globally. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Layla-Joy Williams started the luxury brand Iylia to showcase her signature footwear collection to the world. She has continued with her minute attention to detail for the development…

Police investigating human trafficking, prostitution operation at four massage businesses in St. Joseph Co. – WNDU
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Police investigating human trafficking, prostitution operation at four massage businesses in St. Joseph Co. – WNDU

ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (WNDU) – Police are investigating four massage businesses for allegedly running human trafficking and prostitution operations out of their stores. On Monday afternoon, the St. Joseph Co. Police Dept., with assistance from Indiana State Police, the Indiana Dept. of Revenue, and other law enforcement agencies — executed search warrants at four…

How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze
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How can we detect and report human trafficking? Ask the lawyer – Daily Breeze

By RON SOKOL | [email protected] | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED: June 20, 2022 at 11:37 a.m. June 20, 2022 at 11:38 a.m. Q: Can you please get the word out – human trafficking must be combatted! There are signs people can look for and report. – F.M., Santa Monica A: The signs of human trafficking may include: an appearance of…

Parents of missing endangered Carroll County teen worry she is victim of human trafficking – FOX 5 Atlanta
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Parents of missing endangered Carroll County teen worry she is victim of human trafficking – FOX 5 Atlanta

Family says missing daughter could be a victim of sex trafficking The family of 16-year-old Kaylee Jones says she could be a victim of sex trafficking after they said she has been missing since Tuesday in Carrollton. Jones’ parents said she is autistic and scared of where she might be. CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. – The…

Montgomery Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking – Alabama News – Alabama News Network
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Montgomery Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking – Alabama News – Alabama News Network

A Montgomery man has been convicted of sex trafficking, including coercing victims into prostitution. According to the U.S. Attorney, a federal jury found 36-year-old Lonnie Dontae Mitchell guilty of numerous offenses after a five-day trial on Friday. The jury convicted Mitchell of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion of five victims. The jury also…

Watford City to host Second Annual Bakken Human Trafficking Summit – Williston Daily Herald
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Watford City to host Second Annual Bakken Human Trafficking Summit – Williston Daily Herald

Human trafficking sadly exists in North Dakota and the people working to end this issue face many challenges when it comes to educating the public, apprehending offenders, supporting survivors, and working towards prevention. A Bismarck-based non-profit, 3:18 Project, is hosting an event in Watford City to be a part of the end to trafficking, by…

Parents of Texas teenager who left Dallas Mavericks game speak out on human trafficking case – ABC News
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Parents of Texas teenager who left Dallas Mavericks game speak out on human trafficking case – ABC News

DALLAS — The parents of a 15-year-old Texas girl who in April left a Mavericks game with an unidentified man, ultimately prompting a human trafficking investigation, are speaking out to raise awareness about human trafficking. Kyle and Brooke Morris, in an interview with ESPN and “Good Morning America,” said they want their daughter’s story to…

An IOM perspective on human trafficking in Niger: Profiles, patterns, progress – ReliefWeb
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An IOM perspective on human trafficking in Niger: Profiles, patterns, progress – ReliefWeb

Women and Girls Most Trafficked in Niger: IOM Study Niamey – Women and girls constitute 69 per cent of victims and survivors of trafficking in Niger according to a new study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The study, a first of its kind in Niger, highlights the profiles and patterns of victims of…

Dominican Republic native agrees to plead guilty to human trafficking | News
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Dominican Republic native agrees to plead guilty to human trafficking | News

ST. THOMAS — A woman who lured poor women from other countries to St. Thomas in a long-running human trafficking operation is facing a minimum of five years in prison after signing a plea agreement with prosecutors, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court. Ramona Rivera Luna, 65, also known as “Clara,” was arrested…

Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft
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Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft

Martinez, Calif – On June 17th, 2022, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for San Jose Alberto Raymond formalize a partnership to combat wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Both agencies commemorate the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the District Attorney’s Office in Martinez….