Economic Empowerment

Justice Department Awards Over $90 Million To Combat Human Trafficking And Support Victims
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Justice Department Awards Over $90 Million To Combat Human Trafficking And Support Victims

The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs today announced over $90 million in funding to combat human trafficking, provide services to human trafficking victims and support research and evaluation on responses to human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a global problem that affects communities throughout our country, causing immeasurable trauma to victims and their loved ones,”…

'Sex Trafficking in Houston: Hidden in Plain Sight' – UHD News
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'Sex Trafficking in Houston: Hidden in Plain Sight' – UHD News

Most Houstonians are aware Houston is a major hub for human trafficking, especially sex trafficking, and may even be aware a large number of nonprofit and governmental agencies are dedicated to combating the problem. The College of Public Service’s Center for Public Service & Community Research is hosting its vitalvoices conference, “Sex Trafficking in Houston:…

Trafficked as a child, she can today look back without distress
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Trafficked as a child, she can today look back without distress

Trafficked as a child, she can today look back without distress My Grandma raised me in Kakamega. When I was in Primary School, she fell ill and could not provide for us anymore, so I went to Nairobi to look for a job. I went back every time I felt I had earned enough for…

Violence against women: Don recommends N1m fine, 5-yr imprisonment | SundiataPost
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Violence against women: Don recommends N1m fine, 5-yr imprisonment | SundiataPost

By IHECHINYERE CHIGEMERI-UWOM UMUAHIA- A university lecturer, Ms Akachi Nworgu-Okonji, has called for a more punitive legislative sanctions for violence and discrimination against women in the country. She said that the current provision of two years imprisonment or option of half-a-million naira fine was grossly inadequate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nworgu-Okonji…

Human Trafficking: Energy Access as probable elixir – Vanguard News
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Human Trafficking: Energy Access as probable elixir – Vanguard News

By Ejiro Gray I still remember the first time I heard of kidnappers. I must have been about six or seven then, growing up in a university community and attending the senior staff primary school. The tale was told of a young boy in our primary school who had been a victim of attempted kidnap….

Women leaders write letter seeking GO implementation for trafficking survivors
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Women leaders write letter seeking GO implementation for trafficking survivors

VIJAYAWADA: Vimukthi, a state-level forum for survivors of human trafficking, has requested Chief Minister Jagan Reddy to implement the related government orders and help the women and girl survivors. Its state president P Rajani and general secretary B Pushpavathi submitted a representation to the CM. They noted that Jagan is putting in his best efforts…

The need for boosting aftercare for victims of human trafficking – Jewish Herald-Voice
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The need for boosting aftercare for victims of human trafficking – Jewish Herald-Voice

Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. Shamefully, Houston is a hub for human trafficking in Texas and the U.S. On the other hand, Houston also is a hub for the anti-trafficking movement. For example, Houston was the first city in the U.S. to establish a full-time position in the mayor’s cabinet to address…

Why Economic Empowerment Matters
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Why Economic Empowerment Matters

Have you ever made a mistake when it comes to schooling, employment, or finances? Well, for survivors of child trafficking, a few financial misfortunes can put them at a huge risk for reexploitation. When a youth’s economic needs aren’t met, they’re vulnerable to traffickers who offer to meet those needs in exchange for sex or…

“Business Doing Good – Engaging Businesses to Hire and Empower Survivors” – from Texas’ Child Sex Trafficking Team
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“Business Doing Good – Engaging Businesses to Hire and Empower Survivors” – from Texas’ Child Sex Trafficking Team

Welcome to PBJ Learning’s Knowledge Vault video series There are a lot of places to get your information. We try to bring it all together and categorize it for you to easily access through your Knowledge Vault. We hope you find what you need in this video reference material. Texas’ Child Sex Trafficking Team presents…