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The Department of Education is a government agency responsible for overseeing educational policies and programs in the United States. In the context of human trafficking, the Department of Education may be involved in preventing trafficking through the development of programs and policies aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of vulnerability among at-risk populations, such as children and youth who are not enrolled in school. Additionally, the Department of Education may be involved in providing resources and support to schools, teachers, and counselors to help them recognize the signs of trafficking and provide appropriate assistance to victims.
When Bekah Charleston was first targeted as a human trafficking victim, there were no whips, chains or white vans — just a kind face and a fake name who offered her a safe place to stay. As a 17-year-old Texas runaway, Charleston thought she was finding safe haven from drug dealers she had gotten involved…
TALLAHASSEE – On Tuesday April 18th Dr. Lavern Deer, HT Advocate, Founder and CEO of Female Development World Organization (FDWO) was recognized in the Florida Senate by Senator Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) and on Wednesday April 19th in the Florida House by Representative Felecia S. Robinson (D-Miami Gardens) for the organizations work in human trafficking…
Higher Education and Human Trafficking A Capstone Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education at Governors State University By Dr. David Deeds March 2022 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Dedication This capstone is dedicated to my wife and children who inspired me every day to dream…
Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller Human Trafficking Awareness Month January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Organizations, groups, and justice advocates shared a wealth of articles, resources, and knowledge that helped spread awareness and insight about human trafficking. (And if you still find yourself looking for…
Today, the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) met for the second time in the Biden-Harris Administration. A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking also joined the meeting and spoke about the Council’s 2022 report, which includes insights and recommendations for how the Federal Government can…
Editor’s note: this is important for your research into popular culture in America. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Bill 150, which among other things, wouldn’t require teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns, passed in the Senate Education Committee in an 11-1 vote on Thursday. Those in favor of SB 150 said their vote of support…
Continuing a five-year partnership in the fight against trafficking and exploitation, Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education will jointly host a two-day hybrid conference on human trafficking next month. Presented by Vanguard’s Global Center for Women and Justice at the university’s Costa Mesa campus, Ensure Justice 2023 will take place on March…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the expansion of Be The Solution, a statewide campaign that empowers Mississippians with tools to identify, report and end human trafficking in Mississippi. In an effort to reach more Mississippians, Fitch welcomed eight additional Be The Solution partners: Entergy, Mississippi Power, the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, the Mississippi Gaming…
A human trafficking task force in Newaygo County is pushing for a statewide initiative to teach kids and teens about the dangers of online predators. The Newaygo County Human Trafficking Task Force said it’s already seeing the impact talking to kids about the dangers of online predators can have after a recent arrest. The Grant…
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities. The new strategy, which comprises action plans prepared by 32 federal agencies—including all 15 executive departments in the President’s Cabinet—builds on the Administration’s broader equity agenda and…
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