Children at Risk

Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation
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Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation

An international investigation resulted in the successful rescue of a 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation, and the arrest of a suspected trafficker, on June 18, 2023, in Manila, Philippines. Another suspect in Manila was arrested on November 11, 2022. The operations were a result of international law enforcement collaboration between the Philippine National Police…

2 new Texas laws tackling human trafficking take effect Sept. 1
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2 new Texas laws tackling human trafficking take effect Sept. 1

Editor’s note: Full disclosure: PBJ Learning is developing an online course for Rideshare Drivers in Texas. Texas Transportation Network Company Human Trafficking Training TX HB 2313 is in production right now. New laws set to begin Sept. 1 are addressing human trafficking in Texas. House Bill 3579 allows the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation…

Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…

Migrant child labor | Washington knew, but did not want to hear – The Global Domain News
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Migrant child labor | Washington knew, but did not want to hear – The Global Domain News

In the spring of 2021, Linda Brandmiller was working at a San Antonio arena converted into an emergency shelter for migrant children. Thousands of boys slept on cots as the Biden administration grappled with record numbers of minors entering the United States without their parents. Ms. Brandmiller’s job was to help control sponsorships and she…

The Metaverse: A New Virtual World that Can Breed Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking
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The Metaverse: A New Virtual World that Can Breed Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking

NEWS PROVIDED BY Selah Freedom April 03, 2023, 14:00 GMT Child Abuse Statistics are Staggering in the U.S. Call to action for digital and virtual reality safety: The Metaverse is a prime target for children at risk of abuse and recruitment into sex trafficking. Child Abuse isn’t a topic that’s going to be going away. It’s a…

URI professor discusses worsening child labor in the United States
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URI professor discusses worsening child labor in the United States

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 13, 2023 -In recent weeks, the issue of child labor in the United States – particularly among migrant children – has come under new scrutiny. In mid-February, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a release detailing a $1.5 million penalty paid by Packers Sanitation Services Inc., one of the largest food…

Arkansas bill to remove work permit requirement for children under 16 goes to Sanders' desk
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Arkansas bill to remove work permit requirement for children under 16 goes to Sanders' desk

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – A proposed Arkansas law that would remove the requirement for children under 16 to prove their age to get a job will head to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ desk for approval. House Bill 1410, or the Youth Hiring Act, would delete the portion of existing law that requires an employment certificate…

Tarrant County 5 Stones February 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones February 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones February 2023 meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this February consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Glenna Pendleton of STEAM and Ty Bowden of The Net as they discussed legislative updates as they relate to trafficking.   Here is the link to…

Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune
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Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune

In an effort to combat human trafficking in our community and beyond, the Jackson County Administration and Jackson County Legislator Jeanie Lauer are hosting a Human Trafficking Community Academy. The event on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided…

Anti-Human Trafficking Group Calls on Ottawa to Increase Actions in Rural Canada
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Anti-Human Trafficking Group Calls on Ottawa to Increase Actions in Rural Canada

A delegation of anti-human trafficking organizations is calling on the federal government to increase the action it is taking to counter human-trafficking crimes across Canada, particularly in the country’s rural areas. “It continues to be a real problem in Canada,” said Margaret Byl, president of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada, during a press conference…