England

England is a country located in the United Kingdom, on the island of Great Britain. It is the largest and most populous country of the United Kingdom and is home to the capital city, London. England has a long and rich history and is known for its cultural and artistic contributions, including literature, music, and art. The country has a mixed economy with a strong service sector and is a member of the European Union. England is a diverse and multicultural society and is home to people of many different nationalities and backgrounds.

 

 

Parental beliefs, perceived health risks, and time investment in children: evidence from COVID-19
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Parental beliefs, perceived health risks, and time investment in children: evidence from COVID-19

When deciding how to allocate their time among different types of investment in their children, parents weigh up the perceived benefits and costs of different activities. During the COVID-19 outbreak parents had to consider a new cost dimension when making this decision: the perceived health risks associated with contracting the virus. What role did parental…

Fact check: False claim tainted ice cream used to disorient human trafficking targets
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Fact check: False claim tainted ice cream used to disorient human trafficking targets

Editor’s note: for a collection of other “Human Trafficking Fact Checks,” click here. The claim: Tainted ice cream is being used to disorient targets of human traffickers A social media post claims human traffickers have an unusual way to disorient potential victims: placing tainted ice cream on parts of a car to get a target to touch…

'Live like a worm, or risk your life': Desperate Albanians plot escape to the UK | UK News
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'Live like a worm, or risk your life': Desperate Albanians plot escape to the UK | UK News

In the backstreets of Albania’s capital, Tirana, there is a little less light and less hope. The alleyways we navigate are home to some of the poorest people.  Here Inglita Vera lives with her children and extended family. The house consists of two small rooms where they cook, eat and sleep. She points to an…

Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
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Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

BOSTON – A Woonsocket, R.I. man was sentenced yesterday for trafficking multiple victims to engage in prostitution across seven states. Ronald Hall, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 18 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Hall was also ordered to pay restitution in an amount that will…

FIRST ANNUAL DATA TO DISRUPT TRAFFICKING AWARDS IN LONDON
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FIRST ANNUAL DATA TO DISRUPT TRAFFICKING AWARDS IN LONDON

Last night, STOP THE TRAFFIK Global hosted the first-ever Data to Disrupt Trafficking Awards in London at Amazon HQ. We celebrated a group of inspirational organisations, projects and individuals that have all acted against trafficking through the use of data and technology and were truly honoured to be joined by so many partners and friends […]

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Vital role for local government as cost of living crisis increases risk of modern slavery
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Vital role for local government as cost of living crisis increases risk of modern slavery

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. By Paul McAnulty, UK & Europe Programme Director at Hope for Justice Poverty is one of the major drivers that underpins exploitation, and…

For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH
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For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief – WGBH

In 2018, the police came to a home in Saugus, Massachusetts, to rescue Anabelle Masalon, a Filipina housekeeper who had been essentially a prisoner of the family from the United Arab Emirates that employed her. She had been forced to work 21-hour days, earning no more than $400 a month, unable to leave the house…

Parents and toddler move into new home after illegal eviction threats
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Parents and toddler move into new home after illegal eviction threats

Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to protect the human rights of victims and survivors. They are active in the United Kingdom, United States, Cambodia, Norway, Australia, Ethiopia and Uganda. Their multi-disciplinary model is based on four pillars: preventing exploitation; rescuing victims; restoring lives;…

Ukraine Response: Impact Report
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Ukraine Response: Impact Report

March – October 2022 On February 24th 2022, we knew we had the opportunity and responsibility to move fast, forward and together. To put our model to the test and see if we could get ahead of organised trafficking networks. Our work utilises the connecting power of technology. When we collect information, no matter how…

KFC UK & Ireland and STOP THE TRAFFIK Collaboration
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KFC UK & Ireland and STOP THE TRAFFIK Collaboration

As part of their effort to stamp out modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), KFC UK & Ireland (KFC UKI) are rolling out two new e-learning modules this autumn across their business. Between 10th October and 6th November 2022, over 36,000 KFC UKI employees will undergo MSHT training. After this date, the training will become…