Arizona Attorney General’s Office

Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking
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Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking

The program is geared toward developing a curriculum to create awareness and prevention resources on human trafficking and missing and murdered Indigenous People Shondiin Silversmith AZ Mirror As a way to address the unique challenges Indigenous communities face concerning human trafficking, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered into a partnership with the Inter Tribal…

Hundreds arrested in prostitution, human trafficking sting around metro Phoenix – Arizona's Family
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Hundreds arrested in prostitution, human trafficking sting around metro Phoenix – Arizona's Family

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Phoenix police say over 300 people were arrested in a multi-agency operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking. The operation was conducted between Jan. 30 and Feb. 11 as several large events such as the Barrett-Jackson car auction, WM Phoenix Open, and the Super Bowl brought visitors to the Valley, many of…

'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches
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'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches

PHOENIX – Arizona’s law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking or is it a myth? FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep look at how sex trafficking victims are exploited and the challenge of…

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…