Event

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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

Le Mars Police and several organizations hosting town hall on Human Trafficking
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Le Mars Police and several organizations hosting town hall on Human Trafficking

Monday, February 27th, several organizations are gathering for a discussion on “Perception vs Reality” on human trafficking, signs to look out for, and answering questions the public has on the topic. Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale said that the department has been getting a lot of questions about it. Opening up to the public to…

We all have a role to play in prevention of human trafficking, says Joy Smith – Winnipeg Sun
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We all have a role to play in prevention of human trafficking, says Joy Smith – Winnipeg Sun

After more than a quarter-century of battling human trafficking in Canada, Joy Smith has seen and heard it all. She’s seen and heard enough. At the national launch of an awareness and education campaign two years in the making at Winnipeg Police Service headquarters on Wednesday, which is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Smith implored people…

5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

239 charges laid against 28 people in Ontario human trafficking cases | Toronto Sun
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239 charges laid against 28 people in Ontario human trafficking cases | Toronto Sun

Ontario has assisted 61 victims of human trafficking and laid 239 charges against 28 people since the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) was formed in Dec. 2021.  The statistics were released on national Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Wednesday by the IFJS which sees 21 police services from around the province, including…

Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg
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Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police, Manitoba RCMP and the Joy Smith Foundation are urging Manitobans to look for — and report — signs of human trafficking. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Wednesday, police, alongside their counterparts across the country, have launched an awareness campaign with the goal of helping keep youth from being lured into…

Survivors help shape new study on human trafficking
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Survivors help shape new study on human trafficking

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A first-ever survivor-centric study on human trafficking was released in Atlanta Wednesday, revealing the challenges survivors face as they try to start a new life. Polaris, the leading organization in the fight against human trafficking, hosted the event alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts. Several survivors shared their personal insights…

New legislation could hold big tech accountable for the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials.
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New legislation could hold big tech accountable for the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials.

PRESS RELEASE: 22 February 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The European Union is leading the charge to protect the safety and rights of children online “We want children to feel safe at school, but who is ensuring that they are also safe online?” On the European Day for Victims of Crime, ECPAT is proud to launch the…

Guelph women’s group hosting free online seminar on being aware of human trafficking
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Guelph women’s group hosting free online seminar on being aware of human trafficking

How to detect signs of human trafficking is the focus of a virtual seminar hosted by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. The 90-minute information session goes this Wednesday and will cover trends, challenges people face, ways help those who are being trafficked and more. Human trafficking was once seen as a “big city problem,” but there…

Corpus Christi non-profit shows how to recognize the signs of child sex trafficking
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Corpus Christi non-profit shows how to recognize the signs of child sex trafficking

“Its something I would call a global epidemic in every neighborhood,” said New Life Refuge Ministries Operations Manager Tina Canary. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Lawmakers are currently tackling the issue of child trafficking with a number of proposed bills this legislative session from increased penalties to education. According to a 2016 study out of the…