Department of Education

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.

 

DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online
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DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 11596, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on Wednesday, December 7. Signed into law on December 10, 2021, RA 11596 promotes…

Auburn grads, students say Hugh Freeze hire reflects school handling of rape cases: ‘Embarrassing’
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Auburn grads, students say Hugh Freeze hire reflects school handling of rape cases: ‘Embarrassing’

When Madeline Burkhardt, a third-generation Auburn University graduate, heard about the school’s hire of head football coach Hugh Freeze, she pulled out her notes app and started typing a letter. She felt someone should know the story of her grandmother, Mary Rosser Burkhardt, who was one of a small number of female graduates in the…

Trump White House Blocked Dozens of New Government Websites – Business Insider
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Trump White House Blocked Dozens of New Government Websites – Business Insider

Federal agencies asked the Trump White House to approve dozens of new “.gov” websites. But Trump officials rejected many of them, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. In contrast, the Biden White House has approved almost all such website requests. Donald Trump’s White House blocked dozens of federal agencies from…

New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking brings awareness – MyCentralJersey.com
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New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking brings awareness – MyCentralJersey.com

Human trafficking can be a scary subject, but it’s something that affects millions of people. And while it might seem too big to stop, there are groups working to fight back. One such group on the front lines, both locally and nationally, is the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, which works to raise awareness…

Human Trafficking Webinar Series – Protecting Young People from Online Exploitation
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Human Trafficking Webinar Series – Protecting Young People from Online Exploitation

Since 2020, the U.S. Department of Education has conducted a webinar series to address the growing response of America’s schools to child trafficking. The series draws attention to the important efforts underway in our nation’s education community to address both sex and labor trafficking. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary…

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024
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ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024 October 5, 2022 • 12:42 pm • Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The scale of forced labor is increasing worldwide, and the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is recommending the U.S. government increase funding to meet the growing human…

UNITAS Star-Studded 5th Annual Gala Raises $1 Million To Continue Fighting Human Trafficking
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UNITAS Star-Studded 5th Annual Gala Raises $1 Million To Continue Fighting Human Trafficking

EXCLUSIVE NYC EVENT AT CIPRIANI SOUTH STREET FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED MULTI PLATINUM SINGER NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, SINGER & RECORDING ARTIST CRIS CAB, AND AWARD-WINNING VIOLIST DAVID AARON CARPENTER OF THE CARPENTER TRIO  HOSTED BY EMMY AWARD WINNING ABC-TV NEWS ANCHOR SADE BEDERINWA   EVENT INCLUDED HONOREES NYPD LIEUTENANT ANY CAPOGNA FROM CITYWIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SQUAD; AND…

Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools
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Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools

THE ISSUE: The CCCCF grants funds for human trafficking education. OUR OPINION: Trafficking is a serious public health issue. For the second year, the Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation (CCCCF) has awarded a grant for human trafficking training for students and the community. It will be conducted by Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Child Advocacy Center,…