Community Service

Community service refers to activities that are performed by individuals or groups to benefit their communities. In the context of human trafficking, community service may involve efforts to prevent trafficking through education and awareness-raising initiatives, as well as support services for victims and survivors. Community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies may provide community service programs, such as counseling, job training, and other forms of support to help victims recover and reintegrate into society. Community service can also involve advocacy and policy work aimed at strengthening laws and policies to prevent trafficking and protect victims. Additionally, community service can help to raise awareness and mobilize public support for efforts to combat human trafficking.

Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims
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Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims

Safe Harbor’s rocky start in Washington exposes a key question that state actors are still struggling to answer: “If we’re not arresting kids, great — but then what?” Benke said. ‘These are victims’ In the mid-1990s, Benke was 16 and homeless in Seattle. One day, as she broke down sobbing on the street, she remembers…

The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released The 2023 Global Slavery Index reports that there has been a 10 million victim increase in modern slavery/human trafficking (MS/HT) over the last five years. On any given day there are 50 million people living in MS/HT and the world’s wealthiest economies are importing almost US$468 billion worth of…

Richmond Police names new LGBTQ+ community liaison
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Richmond Police names new LGBTQ+ community liaison

By Anna Chen The governor recently signed a bill that will require public higher education institutions to develop and implement a human trafficking awareness and prevention training program for first-year students to take during orientation.  Del. Emily Brewer, R-Isle of Wight, introduced House Bill 1555 which was signed into law on March 17 by Gov….

Rotary clubs honor the late Rick Bricker with 'Service Above Self' award – Brainerd Dispatch
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Rotary clubs honor the late Rick Bricker with 'Service Above Self' award – Brainerd Dispatch

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Noon Rotary Club, in partnership with the Central Lakes Rotary Club, recently announced the annual 2022 Lakes Area “Service Above Self” award went to Rick Bricker. “Rick stood out for his extraordinary breadth and depth of service leadership over three decades,” the Rotary clubs announced in a news release. “Given his…

This Girl Scout is a vocal critic of the Girl Scout cookies and is making her own | KERA News
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This Girl Scout is a vocal critic of the Girl Scout cookies and is making her own | KERA News

A Girl Scout, distressed that the cookies she was selling contained palm oil, went rogue and baked her own to raise money for her troop. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The Girl Scouts rely on cookie sales like we rely on BJ Leiderman to write our theme music or public radio relies on pledge drives. This cookie…

48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com
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48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com

SAN DIEGO — Local, state and federal authorities announced Tuesday they’ve arrested 48 people and rescued 8 children during an operation aimed at combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation. ‘Operation Better Pathways’ launched in January. “The youngest victim rescued during this operation was 13 years old,” said SDPD Chief David Nisleit.”She was seen walking the…

Wauconda FBLA team tackles human trafficking – Illinois
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Wauconda FBLA team tackles human trafficking – Illinois

Wauconda’s FBLA Community Service Team — this year consisting of members Kylee Fedorowicz, Rachel Herrera and Daniel Estrada — are focusing their project on the effects of human trafficking on the community of Wauconda. In recent years, three businesses in Wauconda were shut down because they were participating in illegal human trafficking activity. The Community…

Human trafficking does happen in NWMO – Nodaway News
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Human trafficking does happen in NWMO – Nodaway News

By Kathryn Rice January is “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and the thought that it only happens in large cities couldn’t be further from the truth, said North Star Advocacy Center personnel. North Star’s Executive Director Linda Mattson and Court Victim Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator Meghann Kosman discussed human trafficking and its similarities to domestic…

Embattled California Christian college under federal investigation for fraud and labor trafficking
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Embattled California Christian college under federal investigation for fraud and labor trafficking

An Anza-based Christian college with satellite schools across the world has been the target of a three-year federal investigation triggered by a frantic 911 call to Riverside County authorities from a student who claimed she had not been allowed to leave the campus for months. Homeland Security Investigations, a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…