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Why Growers Are Bracing Themselves for More H-2A Regulations
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Why Growers Are Bracing Themselves for More H-2A Regulations

The horticulture industry seeks broader access to H-2A and H-2B programs, but legislators are moving toward more rules and strict documentation. Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President of AmericanHort, Shawn Packer of JPH Law Firm, and Tom Bortnyk of MAS Labor discussed industry challenges at a session titled “Labor Issues and Trends” in Columbus, OH. Regelbrugge…

Child abortion patient just one of many young abuse victims – Canton Repository
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Child abortion patient just one of many young abuse victims – Canton Repository

Editor’s note: this opinion piece makes some interesting comparisons between child pregnancies, child marriage, and trafficking. It is presented here as something to consider in your education about these issues. The shocking story of a 10-year-old Columbus girl who underwent an abortion in Indiana continues to reverberate and ricochet around the country. The child recently became an…

Manchester helps in fight against human trafficking – sidneydailynews.com
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Manchester helps in fight against human trafficking – sidneydailynews.com

COLUMBUS – Legislation that will close a loophole allowing human trafficking offenders to avoid criminal punishment has been signed into law recently after passing unanimously through both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly. House Bill 427, sponsored by State Representative Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, will enable prosecutors to pursue legal action against offenders who use drugs…

US Marshals arrest 3 in Columbus human trafficking investigation – 10TV
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US Marshals arrest 3 in Columbus human trafficking investigation – 10TV

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested the three after multiple victims, all underage, were identified through the investigation. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three Columbus residents were arrested Tuesday in connection to a human trafficking investigation, the Ohio attorney general announced. Twenty-year-old Ka-Auija’e “Unique” Washington, 28-year-old Levrous “Vell” Alfred and 21-year-old Patrice Bigord were indicted by a Franklin…

Bill to help victims of human trafficking headed to governor – LimaOhio.com
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Bill to help victims of human trafficking headed to governor – LimaOhio.com

State Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) COLUMBUS — Legislation intended to aid victims of human trafficking and to help prosecutors crack down on the sex trade is headed to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk. The Ohio Senate has given final approval to a bill authored by State Rep. Susan Manchester, R- Waynesfield, that expands the definition of…

Authorities say mother sex trafficked slain child
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Authorities say mother sex trafficked slain child

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama law enforcement officials claim a Georgia woman charged in her 5-year-old daughter’s death had accepted payment to let a man have sex with the child. An arrest warrant included in court records claim Kristy Siple agreed to accept payment from someone “for having sexual intercourse and sodomy with her…

Mother of slain 5-year-old arrested in death
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Mother of slain 5-year-old arrested in death

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Law enforcement officers have arrested a Georgia woman in connection with the death of her 5-year-old daughter. Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor said Wednesday that Kristy Siple, who also goes by Kristy Hoskins, has been charged with murder in the course of kidnapping, murder during the course of rape and sodomy…

15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking
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15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking

A Homeless Des Moines 15 year old Who Killed her Rapist Faces Prison Despite Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking Governor’s Proclamation Signing, January 13th Secretary of State to launch new anti-trafficking program Ask Your City Council to Adopt a Local Proclamation for January 2022 2022 Legislative

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Biographic Information for Members of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking
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Biographic Information for Members of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking

Tanya Gould Tanya Gould, a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, is the founder of Identifiable Me, a non-profit that helps move those who have been victimized by sexual violence towards self-discovery and their life’s purpose. Ms. Gould serves as a mentor, consultant, advisor, trainer, and keynote speaker on topics relating to her story. Years after…