Accountability

Accountability refers to the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its actions, decisions, and responsibilities. It involves being answerable for the outcomes of those actions, decisions, and responsibilities and being able to provide a justification for them. Accountability is an important principle in many areas, including business, government, and education. It helps to ensure that individuals and organizations are transparent and responsible in their activities and helps to build trust with stakeholders. In a law enforcement context, accountability refers to the need for police officers and other officials to be accountable for their actions, including their use of force, and to be held to high standards of professionalism and integrity. This can involve various measures such as oversight, review, and disciplinary procedures.

 

 

California lawmakers revive effort to ban involuntary servitude as punishment for crimes
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California lawmakers revive effort to ban involuntary servitude as punishment for crimes

Last year, voters in Vermont, Oregon, Tennessee and Alabama approved historic ballot measures that removed slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime from their state constitutions, which could lead to limitations on forced prison labor. They joined a growing list of states that passed similar initiatives in recent years, including Nebraska, Utah and Colorado….

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served in human trafficking lawsuit
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Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served in human trafficking lawsuit

David Miscavige, the leader of the Church of Scientology, was attempted to be served 27 times in connection with a federal lawsuit accusing him of human trafficking. However, the Church of Scientology leader reportedly evaded being served. A judge recently ruled that Miscavige was “actively concealing his whereabouts,” and that he was officially served in…

Hyundai presses suppliers for child labor audits after Alabama controversy – al.com
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Hyundai presses suppliers for child labor audits after Alabama controversy – al.com

Hyundai has been holding talks with the U.S. Department of Labor over the use of child labor in its supply plants, while at the same time the automaker is requiring third party audits of its 29 in-state supply plants. That’s according to Reuters, which reported that federal officials are also looking at sister company Kia….

How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions
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How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions

1. Mayhem “Everybody who works at Hickman’s, get up! Pack your stuff—you’re being moved today!” Corrections officers swarmed the Santa Rosa Unit at the Perryville women’s prison in Goodyear, Arizona, barking orders and handing out trash bags for belongings. Many women were alarmed. We’re being moved to Hickman’s? How? The officers weren’t sharing a lot…

Poe seeks Senate probe into possible human trafficking at NAIA using private aircraft
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Poe seeks Senate probe into possible human trafficking at NAIA using private aircraft

Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday called for a Senate investigation into possible human trafficking activities using private aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). During Wednesday’s session, Poe delivered a privilege speech about an alleged human trafficking incident on February 13 involving an aircraft operated by Cloud Nine No. 1 Leasing Company Ltd., a…

Remarks by Under Secretary Brian Nelson at the Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
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Remarks by Under Secretary Brian Nelson at the Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Secretary Blinken. It’s an honor to discuss Treasury’s work to combat human trafficking. Human trafficking poses a grave threat to the rule of law and endangers the safety and security of people in the United States and around the world. It’s a set of activities that is as abhorrent…

Advocates are sharing ways to combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads
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Advocates are sharing ways to combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Human trafficking is a modern take on slavery across the world, and within Hampton Roads trafficking numbers continue to increase. As stated on the Human Trafficking Hotline, in 2022 Virginia ranked 22nd for the number of trafficking calls. Trafficking situations include sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and sex & laboring trafficking. Human…

Exclusive: Hyundai in talks with U.S. Labor Department over Alabama child labor | Reuters
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Exclusive: Hyundai in talks with U.S. Labor Department over Alabama child labor | Reuters

NEW YORK, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co said it is in talks with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve concerns about child workers in its U.S. supply chain, and the company is taking corrective actions after a Reuters investigation found children as young as 12 working in hazard-laden Alabama factories linked to…

Exclusive: Hyundai in talks with U.S. Labor Department over Alabama child labor
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Exclusive: Hyundai in talks with U.S. Labor Department over Alabama child labor

NEW YORK, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co said it is in talks with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve concerns about child workers in its U.S. supply chain, and the company is taking corrective actions after a Reuters investigation found children as young as 12 working in hazard-laden Alabama factories linked to…

FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in …
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FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in …

February 2023 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving the conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes.  This includes tackling economic, governance, and security challenges. These efforts are providing hope…