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.

 

California may ban forced prison labor, servitude
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California may ban forced prison labor, servitude

Lawmakers backing the legislation hope to replicate the success of similar measures that passed last fall in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Vermont. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lawmakers in Nevada and California are advancing legislation to remove “involuntary servitude” from their states’ constitutions, a move that follows four states’ bans on forced labor that passed in ballot…

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…

DPS encourages vigilance during human trafficking prevention month
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DPS encourages vigilance during human trafficking prevention month

Jan. 17—AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a press release that human trafficking can happen to anyone, anywhere. Human trafficking occurs in every state, every day and often goes unnoticed by those in the community. To draw attention to those victims, DPS is reminding Texans to be vigilant as we mark National…

Migrants seeking sponsors find questionable offers online – NY1
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Migrants seeking sponsors find questionable offers online – NY1

Pedro Yudel Bruzon was looking for someone in the U.S. to support his effort to seek asylum when he landed on a Facebook page filled with posts demanding up to $10,000 for a financial sponsor. It’s part of an underground market that’s emerged since the Biden administration announced it would accept 30,000 immigrants each month arriving by air…

Biden Pledged to Take On “Junk Fees.” He Should Start With Jails and Prisons.
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Biden Pledged to Take On “Junk Fees.” He Should Start With Jails and Prisons.

In what was probably the first reference to “junk fees” during a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his administration is cracking down on “those hidden surcharges too many companies use to make you pay more” and urged Congress to pass legislation expanding on the effort. “The idea that cable,…

LPD: 18 arrested in 'Operation Heartbreak' in north Lubbock – Fox34
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LPD: 18 arrested in 'Operation Heartbreak' in north Lubbock – Fox34

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – 18 people were arrested in a prostitution sting in north Lubbock called Operation Heartbreak. The Lubbock Police Department’s Special Operations Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Lubbock Fire Department conducted a one-day human trafficking operation on February 9, in the 5800 block of 6th Street. The operation resulted…

Edmondson: The scourge of human trafficking must stop! | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
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Edmondson: The scourge of human trafficking must stop! | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights abuses of our time, and more tragically, it is more common than many people recognize It is estimated that there are more than 25 million men, women, and children who are victims of human trafficking around the world. Human trafficking is a crime that knows no borders….

'Furry' accused of forcing woman into porn looked up to Andrew Tate, Elon Musk: court docs
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'Furry' accused of forcing woman into porn looked up to Andrew Tate, Elon Musk: court docs

A Wisconsin “furry” accused of holding a woman hostage and forcing her to work as cam girl looked up to Elon Musk and Andrew Tate, according to a report. Austin Koeckeritz was being held Friday at a Pierce County jail on $300,000 bond. He’s facing a federal labor-trafficking charge for allegedly enslaving a woman between…

Over 1,000 reported cases of human trafficking in Texas: Uncovering the root causes behind …
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Over 1,000 reported cases of human trafficking in Texas: Uncovering the root causes behind …

Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash AUSTIN, TX. – Human trafficking and sex crimes are a growing problem in Texas, with the state consistently ranking near the top of states with the highest rates of human trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were over 1,000 reported cases of human trafficking in Texas…

The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between
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The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between

From the Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Child Sex Trafficking – Archived Webinars Presented on January 24, 2023 Lubbock organizations One Voice Home, Open Door, and Voice of Hope as they discuss how they have partnered to elevate awareness about Human Trafficking in the area and through this partnership are providing…