Austin

Austin is the capital city of the state of Texas in the United States. In the context of human trafficking, Austin may be a site of trafficking activity due to its location on major transportation routes and its large population of vulnerable individuals, including migrants, runaways, and homeless individuals. Law enforcement agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other community partners may work together to prevent trafficking and provide support for victims in Austin and the surrounding area.

 

Texas trafficking: New anti-human trafficking measures set to pass in Austin
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Texas trafficking: New anti-human trafficking measures set to pass in Austin

Texas bills targeting human trafficking reforms During the entire month of April, FOX 26 focused on the deep damage inflicted by the continuing threat of human trafficking. FOX 26’s Greg Groogan provides a critical follow-up development and shares what kind of response we can expect from leaders in the state capitol. HOUSTON – The considerable…

Montana AG Says 'Human Trafficking is Happening in Missoula' – Newstalk KGVO
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Montana AG Says 'Human Trafficking is Happening in Missoula' – Newstalk KGVO

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen appeared on the KGVO Talk Back show on Thursday to answer questions from listeners, and stated plainly that human trafficking is happening in Montana. “We know human trafficking is going on in Montana,” began Knudsen. “And if you haven’t heard me harp about human trafficking,…

Nonprofit teaches kids how to avoid online tactics of human traffickers
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Nonprofit teaches kids how to avoid online tactics of human traffickers

Staying one step ahead of the tactics of human traffickers is part of the job for Selah Freedom Prevention Coordinator Hilda Arreola.

PBJ Learning Announces New Online Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Course
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PBJ Learning Announces New Online Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Course

Texas Hospitality Industry Awareness TX HB 390: New Training Program to Combat Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry AUSTIN, Texas – April 18, 2023 — The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has approved a new training program aimed at combating human trafficking in the hospitality industry. Texas Hospitality Industry Awareness TX HB 390 is an annual,…

TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking
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TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the way we experience and learn about the world around us. Among the many applications of VR, education and training are emerging as one of the most promising areas of development. In particular, VR is being used as a powerful tool for raising awareness about important social issues, such…

Local organizations receive more than $1M to combat homelessness in Port Arthur
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Local organizations receive more than $1M to combat homelessness in Port Arthur

Published 12:40 am Saturday, March 18, 2023 The City of Port Arthur this week approved the disbursement of more than $1 million to four local organizations working to limit the number of residents experiencing or facing homelessness. James Gilleylen with J-Quad Planning Group said in December his organization submitted an allocation plan to the U.S….

Superseding Indictment Charges Wisconsin Man with Sex and Labor Trafficking, Production of Child Pornography, more
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Superseding Indictment Charges Wisconsin Man with Sex and Labor Trafficking, Production of Child Pornography, more

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned a superseding indictment charging a Wisconsin man with labor and sex trafficking, production of child pornography and money laundering. The superseding nine-count indictment charges Austin Koeckeritz, 29, with forced labor, sex trafficking by force, sex trafficking of a minor, interstate travel with the intent…

Rescuing the Trafficked – The Diplomat
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Rescuing the Trafficked – The Diplomat

The United States-based organization Unbound Now has spent the last decade focused on the prevention of human trafficking, professional training, and survivor advocacy, establishing offices in Indonesia, Mongolia, Poland, and Cambodia. More recently, the NGO has become involved with the more complex criminal networks and rescue operations in Southeast Asia by establishing connections and networking…

Jen Hatmaker's Divorce with Ex-husband Brandon Hatmaker – She Kept the Details Private
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Jen Hatmaker's Divorce with Ex-husband Brandon Hatmaker – She Kept the Details Private

The former couple founded the Austin New Church in Austin, Texas, alongside Legacy Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child trafficking. The non-profit also helped people with healthcare and housing. Jen Hatmaker and her ex-husband, pastor Brandon Hatmaker, were a force to be reckoned with as religious leaders and philanthropists. The couple had been…

‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories
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‘Satanic panic’ exoneration shows real-life cost of conspiracy theories

Editor’s note: this article is presented for your research into Satanic Panic. Melvin Quinney’s recent exoneration wasn’t widely publicized, but we should all take notice. Convicted in 1991 of sexually abusing his 9-year-old son as the leader of a satanic cult, the San Antonio man was declared innocent last week by the Texas Court of…