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Nonprofit leaders address human trafficking realities amid ‘Sound of Freedom’ success | The Alabama Baptist
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Nonprofit leaders address human trafficking realities amid ‘Sound of Freedom’ success | The Alabama Baptist

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“Sound of Freedom,” a movie about a mission to rescue children from human trafficking, has become a box office hit. Touted as based on a true story, the film is the story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent and founder of an anti-trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit that exists “to rescue children…

Local non-profit says human trafficking could look different than what you’d expect
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Local non-profit says human trafficking could look different than what you’d expect

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PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A local non-profit said the arrest of a Trussville doctor, accused of trying to lure a 17-year-old patient to a hotel for money, is a wake-up call for parents and caregivers. The president and founder of Blanket Fort Hope, Alexa James, said sex traffickers can look like anyone and they can…

Shelby County law enforcement set to fight human trafficking during World Games
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Shelby County law enforcement set to fight human trafficking during World Games

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By MICHELLE LOVE | Staff Writer The 2022 World Games will feature 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries over an 11-day period in Birmingham. With the influx of people coming in from all across the world, law enforcement agencies across Shelby and Jefferson Counties are preparing for another surge: Human trafficking. Over the years, I-20…