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.

 

Homeschooling as a Safe Haven – American Thinker
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Homeschooling as a Safe Haven – American Thinker

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Editor’s note: This is a public opinion piece, demonstrating the point of view of some Americans. We are committed to showing multiple sides to issues so every learner has access to different opinions.  July 15, 2022 Teachers are being caught molesting students, working in pornography in their free time, and even allowing young girls to…

In wake of Supreme Court reversal of abortion rights, women’s bureau seeks to curb sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and teen pregnancy
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In wake of Supreme Court reversal of abortion rights, women’s bureau seeks to curb sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and teen pregnancy

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The Bureau of Women’s Affairs is working to produce a series of public service announcements about sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and teen pregnancy in an effort to educate residents about societal issues that can lead to unwanted pregnancies, according to BWA Director Jayne Flores. “We are working with a vendor to produce these…

‘Beyond troubling’: Current, former government officials tied to human trafficking probe in Georgia
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‘Beyond troubling’: Current, former government officials tied to human trafficking probe in Georgia

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Farmworker advocates linked to human trafficking and forced labor in Georgia Two Georgia labor officials whose jobs involved protecting or advocating for farmworkers have links to one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted involving foreign agricultural laborers brought here on seasonal visas. One individual indicted in the case, Brett Donovan Bussey, left…

Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes
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Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes

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2022 Iowa Outstanding Service Awards The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery recently presented five 2022 Outstanding Iowa Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. The presentations took place at the Rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa. I was honored to stand at the podium to read the tribute to each outstanding honoree….

Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking
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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking

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It’s my privilege to write to you at the start of 2022 and to announce major events to launch Iowa’s observance of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. We invite you to join the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) for these events and thereby join the movement to end human trafficking in Iowa….