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Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says
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Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says

WASHINGTON – North Dakota and South Dakota have the nation’s weakest laws on human trafficking, according to a set of ratings released Wednesday by a nonprofit organization fighting modern-day slavery. Minnesota, meanwhile, was among the states highlighted by Polaris as a leader in passing new laws to address sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Bradley Myles,…

Crimestoppers hosting public forum on human trafficking – RRSpin
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Crimestoppers hosting public forum on human trafficking – RRSpin

Halifax County Crimestoppers is affording the public the opportunity to learn more about human trafficking on January 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Halifax Community College. The program will be held in the 400 building on the campus in room 401. The public portion of the event follows training for law enforcement officers…

Training for health care professionals on human trafficking in Serbia – News
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Training for health care professionals on human trafficking in Serbia – News

Women and girls are the most common victims of human trafficking, and it is important for health care providers to have knowledge and skills to recognise the signs of human trafficking and to refer potential victims to protection and assistance services, was highlighted at the two training sessions organised by the joint European Union –…

Coordinated response to human trafficking urged – The Express Tribune
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Coordinated response to human trafficking urged – The Express Tribune

ISLAMABAD – Speakers of a consultative session have called for concerted efforts to cope with human trafficking and migrant smuggling. They were speaking at the consultative session conducted under the EU-funded GLO.ACT – Global Action to Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants (GLOACT – Asia and the Middle East). The United Nations…