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A business is an organization that is involved in the production, distribution, or sale of goods or services. Businesses can be small, privately-owned enterprises, or large, publicly-traded corporations. The purpose of a business is to generate profits for its owners or shareholders by providing goods or services that are in demand. Businesses operate within a market economy, in which they compete with other businesses for customers and resources. The success of a business can be measured in terms of its financial performance, as well as its impact on the community and the environment.
Human trafficking is an issue that is often hidden, but efforts continue to get the public more involved in stopping the crime on a local level. The Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) a local organization organized into eight parts that involve education, law enforcement, legal innovations, child services, adult services, healthcare, faith-based, and research….
A judge denied Crowley’s motion to dismiss the case, in which a former employee claims a supervisor gained access to her Jacksonville hotel room and assaulted her. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A federal sex trafficking and forced labor lawsuit filed by a former employee against Jacksonville-based shipping giant Crowley Maritime will move forward, according to a…
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte today sentenced Sirron Little, age 32, of Washington, D.C., to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor to engage in commercial sex acts. Little recruited the victim, a homeless 15-year-old girl, to work for him…
The state’s Human Trafficking Task Force on Monday released its 2022 report that revealed an increase in the exploitation and trafficking of labor workers and children identified in sex trafficking cases. Charleston County was ranked No. 2 in the reports, according to S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson. He clarified that this does not mean the…
Airbnb expanded its law enforcement portal to nine languages as part of the platform’s efforts to fight child exploitation, the company said.
The U.S. Department of Labor is cracking down on South Carolina businesses that employ minors, assessing penalties for violations of child labor laws. A West Ashley trampoline park was the latest fined by the agency after it discovered that minor employees worked more hours than permitted under federal law. A Charleston-area trampoline park and other…
During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) – Attorney General Alan Wilson says Charleston County has the second-highest number of human trafficking cases reported in South Carolina to a national hotline last year, based on the latest data. Wilson, who released an annual report on South Carolina’s efforts to prevent and respond to cases of human trafficking, was careful…
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Monday January 9, 2023 January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – an important time to reflect on the resilience of trafficking survivors and recognize the efforts of those who work tirelessly to prevent and eliminate this inhumane and devastating form of abuse and exploitation. The information below can help…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Iowa is working to address the problem by educating businesses about the potential signs and dangers. Although officials say it is hard to pinpoint exact numbers, the frequency of reported trafficking cases is on the rise. Half of the calls to a human trafficking hotline are reports from…
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