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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking
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With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

Mason City woman gets award for fighting human trafficking in Iowa
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Mason City woman gets award for fighting human trafficking in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – A North Iowa woman is honored as a warrior against human trafficking in the state. Melody Stone of Mason City was one of six who received an award Thursday.  The awards were presented by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking. “It was…

Secretary of State encourages Iowans to wear blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Secretary of State encourages Iowans to wear blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowans are being encouraged to wear blue on Wednesday in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In a press release, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said the day is dedicated to increasing awareness and preventing the crime, in which men, women or children are forced to perform labor service…

Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19
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Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Proclamation Declaring January 2023 Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Iowa Anti-Human Trafficking Day of Prayer January 18th City/County Proclamations January 11th Wear Blue Day Hotel/Motel Employee Training Learn the Signs of Human Trafficking and About…

Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years
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Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years

The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) thanks all of our 1500 blog post/ newsletter subscribers for your support of our goal to end human trafficking/modern slavery in all its forms in Iowa. We wish you a joy-filled, healthy, and blessed holiday season and a happy and healthy new year, 2023. Governor’s Proclamation…

Shocking New Estimate of 50 Million Trafficking Victims
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Shocking New Estimate of 50 Million Trafficking Victims

We Need Your Support to End Slavery on November 29th Giving Tuesday Dear dedicated anti-slavery activists, tomorrow, November 29th is Giving Tuesday and we need your help. This is our once-a-year solicitation of our 1500 blog subscribers and other anti-trafficking advocates to contribute to the statewide work of the Iowa NAHT. This year on this…

Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock
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Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock

Survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking may only be able to answer these questions years or decades after the abuse occurred, experts say. But the clock is running. In Washington state, trafficking victims have just three years to seek civil compensation for the crimes and damage suffered. And then the door closes. The time…

Ankeny police introduce new K9 to help with human trafficking cases
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Ankeny police introduce new K9 to help with human trafficking cases

The Ankeny Police Department now has a new partner to help fight child exploitation and human trafficking crimes. Meet Sandy, a 3-year-old old golden retriever Labrador mix. After four months of training, she can sniff out chemicals on electronic devices. That chemical is part of electronic devices like cell phones, laptops, USB drives and SD…