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Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking
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Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking

Sep. 18—Throughout September, Westmoreland County residents may have noticed red sand filling in the sidewalk cracks at prominent locations such as Independence Health System hospitals, the county courthouse, local libraries and Seton Hill University. A sign accompanying the bright red sand notes that it is part of the Red Sand Project, a nationwide initiative to…

commUNITY spotlight: National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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commUNITY spotlight: National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Project Mona’s House started a new “Amplify” series to give people a better understanding of human trafficking. Kelly Diane Galloway, founder of Project Mona’s House, said, “I believe that those who have lived through it need to be at the forefront of these conversations. Far too often. “I hear so many people…

Mercyhurst senior makes worldwide impact through Anti-Human Trafficking Club
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Mercyhurst senior makes worldwide impact through Anti-Human Trafficking Club

Samantha Strom is working toward becoming a real-life David Rossi. Or at least, she was inspired by the fictional FBI agent’s work on the crime drama “Criminal Minds” to pursue a career in federal law enforcement. “I loved watching all the crime shows growing up and I figured that was going to be a way…

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…

Educator talks danger that follows drugs; human trafficking in rural areas – The Corry Journal
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Educator talks danger that follows drugs; human trafficking in rural areas – The Corry Journal

With a number of drug arrests in the past few weeks, the Corry community may have to keep its eyes peeled for another issue — human trafficking. Although not something that necessarily happens often, Amy Blackman, director of prevention education and co-assistant director of the Crime Victim Center of Erie County, said it is something…

Lake County vigil raises awareness about human trafficking; ‘We need all hands on deck’
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Lake County vigil raises awareness about human trafficking; ‘We need all hands on deck’

People filled the Ray Bradbury Room of the Waukegan Public Library on a cold Monday night to show awareness and support at a Human Trafficking Awareness Candle Vigil event. The vigil included a collective statement as part of an acknowledgment of victims and survivors of human trafficking in a gesture timed with January’s Human Trafficking…

Chautauqua County man accused of sex trafficking a minor – WKBW
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Chautauqua County man accused of sex trafficking a minor – WKBW

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 48-year-old William A. Quinones, of Mayville, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sex trafficking of a minor. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, in July 2021 the Chautauqua…

January is National Sex Trafficking Awareness Month – WKBW
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January is National Sex Trafficking Awareness Month – WKBW

Kelly Galloway is the founder and executive director of Project Mona’s House. They exist to shed light on the terrible crime of human trafficking, restore those who have been victimized and prevent it from ever happening again. They do this through education, legislation and amplifying their voices. Project Mona’s House is right here in Buffalo…

Gillette human trafficking sting brings training and awareness | News | buffalobulletin.com
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Gillette human trafficking sting brings training and awareness | News | buffalobulletin.com

GILLETTE — A shrill whistle cut through the air. “There’s a white pickup pulling up,” said Natalie Perkins, from her post looking out of the hotel room’s window. The room full of people went still. The air conditioner hummed and traffic was heard from the road outside the Gillette hotel. Then a few moments later…

Ponca Tribe partners with Red Sand Project to raise human trafficking awareness – Norfolk Daily News
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Ponca Tribe partners with Red Sand Project to raise human trafficking awareness – Norfolk Daily News

An estimated 40.3 million people worldwide, including in Northeast Nebraska, are victims of human trafficking. Many victims don’t know they are being trafficked and others are looking for a way out. And according to area trafficking and domestic violence advocates, all too many victims and survivors of trafficking “fall through the cracks.” So, as a…