Demand

In the context of human trafficking, “Demand” refers to the economic and social factors that drive the exploitation of trafficked individuals.

It encompasses the willingness of individuals, businesses, or organizations to pay for or benefit from the services or labor provided by trafficked individuals, such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation.

Addressing the demand side of human trafficking is crucial in efforts to combat this crime, as reducing demand can help disrupt the entire trafficking supply chain and protect vulnerable populations.

Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 12 Essential In-person Safety Tips (with 18 more for parents!)
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Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 12 Essential In-person Safety Tips (with 18 more for parents!)

ByBilly Joe Cain

People often fail to pay attention to their surroundings for various reasons, and the increasing prevalence of digital distractions is a significant contributing factor. The ubiquitous use of smartphones, coupled with the constant barrage of notifications, has created a culture of constant connectivity. Individuals may become engrossed in their devices, diverting their attention away from…

Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 30 Essential Online Safety Tips
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Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 30 Essential Online Safety Tips

ByBilly Joe Cain

Importance of online safety in today’s digital age. In today’s digital age, online safety is of paramount importance due to the pervasive integration of technology into various aspects of our lives. The internet offers incredible opportunities for communication, learning, and productivity, but it also presents numerous risks and threats. Here are key reasons why online…

Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21
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Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21

ByBilly Joe Cain

First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and First Lady of Louisiana Donna Edwards have partnered in the past year to educate other first spouses along with key stakeholders across the country on anti-human trafficking efforts and resources they can bring back to their own states. The latest educational summit in October 2021 was hosted by the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking…

Tarrant County 5 Stones November 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones November 2023 Meeting

ByBilly Joe Cain

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our November 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this November consisted of some law enforcement updates, a year-end review, and an awards presentation celebrating some of our amazing community influencers. Link to the recorded meeting: The chat log is how our online audience is able to introduce…

‘Paradigm shift’: Law enforcement shifts approach to human trafficking victims
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‘Paradigm shift’: Law enforcement shifts approach to human trafficking victims

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Law enforcement agencies are rethinking the way officers treat victims of human trafficking, and more changes are needed, a retired Missouri state trooper said Thursday in Longview. Daniel Nash, co-founder of the Human Trafficking Training Center, was one of several speakers at the “Too Close to Home: Uniting Against Human Trafficking” seminar at Maude Cobb…

A ‘culture war’ threatens legitimate political participation
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A ‘culture war’ threatens legitimate political participation

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Editor’s note: we feel it’s important to cover opinions with regard to culture. Do additional research and form your own opinions. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. It’s no secret that the United States is more or less defined by its own culture war, and has…

FOX23 Investigates: Film about human trafficking brings controversy
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FOX23 Investigates: Film about human trafficking brings controversy

ByEyes on Trafficking News

TULSA, Okla. — The movie Sound of Freedom about human trafficking is surrounded by controversy and it’s become politicized. I went to go see the movie and I wanted to ask the co-founder of a local organization, the Demand Project, what she thinks. Sound of Freedom is based on the real story of Tim Ballard, a former…

Forced Labor Continues in Colorado, Years After Vote to End Prison Slavery  – Bolts
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Forced Labor Continues in Colorado, Years After Vote to End Prison Slavery  – Bolts

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Throughout Abron Arrington’s decades-long incarceration in Colorado, he often found himself in solitary confinement—not because he was causing trouble, but simply because he refused to work. He didn’t see the point given he was paid 13 cents an hour and figured his time could be better spent learning physics. Before Arrington was incarcerated in 1989,…

ECPAT and the #ChildSafetyON coalition are demanding action to protect children online – ECPAT
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ECPAT and the #ChildSafetyON coalition are demanding action to protect children online – ECPAT

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PRESS RELEASE: 19 September 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WARNING: ACTIVISTS IN BRUSSELS WEAR HAZMAT SUITS AS THE INTERNET IS A DANGER ZONE FOR KIDS. A EUROPE-WIDE COALITION MARCHED ON THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TODAY TO DEMAND ACTION ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE REGULATION  The coalition’s aims are supported by a majority of European citizens according to new data…