Commercial Sex

Commercial Sex Act: Any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

REVIEW: “Your Role In Preventing Human Trafficking: Recognize the Signs” from ECPAT
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REVIEW: “Your Role In Preventing Human Trafficking: Recognize the Signs” from ECPAT

ByBilly Joe Cain

Online Course Review Series This is a part of a series of reviews of online anti-trafficking courses. Summary Cost: Free. Assessment-based Certificate: No. Interactivity: There are a few sections where you can select the order in which you read them. On the menu, students can review any section they have completed. However, once you have…

The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking
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The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Introduction Survivors of human trafficking face many barriers to rebuilding their lives and avoiding revictimization. One such barrier is the ability to move forward financially. Human Trafficking — “the crime of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel someone to work or to engage in commercial sex”— often enriches the trafficker at the expense of…

A Letter from the Board
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A Letter from the Board

ByEyes on Trafficking News

I humbly invite you to take a few minutes to read this important letter. There are many demands this time of year, and I am grateful for your attention and deep care for Allies. This is our 11th year in operation and our pursuit of freedom and dignity for all who are trafficked remains steadfast. On…

Kentucky lawyer sentenced on human trafficking charges
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Kentucky lawyer sentenced on human trafficking charges

ByEyes on Trafficking News

FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky attorney has been sentenced on human trafficking charges after he was implicated in a former judge’s criminal case. Robert L. Poole, 53, of Florence, was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison, which was probated for five years with conditions, according to a statement from Kentucky Attorney General Daniel…

Traffickers abusing online technology, UN crime prevention agency warns  
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Traffickers abusing online technology, UN crime prevention agency warns  

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Research conducted by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited via social media and online dating platforms, where personal information and details of people’s locations are readily available. 

Partner Highlight: Fort Worth ISD
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Partner Highlight: Fort Worth ISD

ByEyes on Trafficking News

School-based prevention and intervention programs are powerful tools in the fight against human trafficking. Data we analyze in Lighthouse reveals the indicators that are most prevalent for those who are screened as “clear concern” for exploitation. Among the top ten indicators of risk are youth who have highly irregular school attendance, including frequent or prolonged…

GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil
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GFEMS Announces New Award to Fight Forced Labor in Brazil

ByBilly Joe Cain

The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is launching a new partnership with the Program to End Modern Slavery at the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons targeting labor trafficking in the coffee supply chain in Brazil.

The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking
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The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Vienna (Austria) 14 October 2021 – Human traffickers who trick people with fake job offers and promises and then exploit them for profit are taking advantage of online technologies for every step of their criminal activities. Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited…

Barriers to the access and utilization of healthcare for trafficked youth in the United States

Barriers to the access and utilization of healthcare for trafficked youth in the United States

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PMID: 34419901 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105259 Background: Child trafficking is a pervasive public health problem in the United States, with significant health consequences for survivors. Previous studies demonstrated that survivors face barriers to healthcare, though much of the literature has not solely focused on domestic child trafficking. Objective: To identify barriers to healthcare faced by survivors of child trafficking…

Making an Impact in the 87th Texas Legislative Session
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Making an Impact in the 87th Texas Legislative Session

ByEyes on Trafficking News

It has been one of the greatest joys of my work at Allies to see us grow, change, and adapt to the needs of the moment. The last 18 months were no different. From dealing with the effects of COVID-19 to launching Lighthouse as a statewide data platform, I am beyond proud of how our…