Event

An event is a planned occurrence or happening, typically one that is of public interest. Events can be large or small, and they can take place in a variety of different settings, such as schools, community centers, or public spaces. Events can be organized for a variety of reasons, including to celebrate a holiday or special occasion, to raise awareness about an issue, or to entertain or educate people. Events may be open to the general public, or they may be private and only open to invited guests. Events can be a fun and engaging way to bring people together, and they can provide opportunities for learning, networking, and socializing.

CAP credited for helping children in Post trial | News, Sports, Jobs – Observer Today
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CAP credited for helping children in Post trial | News, Sports, Jobs – Observer Today

When five children testified in Chautauqua County Court during the Dustin Post trial, it was one of the first trials that had children testify what had happened to them. A jury found Post guilty on Feb. 3 on six counts of sexually abusing children. District Attorney Jason Schmidt credits the Child Advocacy Program for helping…

Local 5k raises over $25,000 to help stop human trafficking – WGEM
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Local 5k raises over $25,000 to help stop human trafficking – WGEM

QUINCY (WGEM) – On Saturday morning, a debut 5K in the Tri-States had a turnout of more than 750 runners to support organizations that help victims of human trafficking. The Frigid 5K was hosted by The Crossing in Quincy. Members said this idea came up in January during National Human Trafficking Prevention month. Lead pastor…

Demonstration supports trafficking victims — PHOTOS – Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Demonstration supports trafficking victims — PHOTOS – Las Vegas Review-Journal

About 50 people demonstrated Saturday outside the office of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, at 2330 Paseo Del Prado in Las Vegas, to bring attention to the unusually high rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and murder suffered by female members of Indigenous groups throughout the country. There are about 55,000 Indigenous…

The Log Book: St. Christopher benefit concert going live – FreightWaves
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The Log Book: St. Christopher benefit concert going live – FreightWaves

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: St. Christopher brings its benefit concert to a live audience; Lytx awards its customers’ drivers and coaches for top safety records; and XPO Logistics pledges another year of trafficking awareness training for employees. St. Christopher benefit concert back…

Sinema gets NFL to commit to making Arizona model for helping trafficking victims national
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Sinema gets NFL to commit to making Arizona model for helping trafficking victims national

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on Friday toured the Phoenix Dream Center and led a roundtable discussion with the NFL and others about innovative ways Arizona combats human trafficking. During the event in west Phoenix, Sinema, I-Ariz., was able to secure the NFL’s commitment in bringing Arizona’s victim assistance model to the rest of the country. Bob…

Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking – KSL NewsRadio
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Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking – KSL NewsRadio

SALT LAKE CITY — Investigators in Phoenix, Arizona will be on high alert for possible human trafficking this Super Bowl weekend. Additionally, as the NBA All-Star game comes to Salt Lake City, investigators will potentially remain diligent. Terry Palmer with Three Strands Global, a charity that fights human trafficking, joins Jeff Caplin’s Afternoon News to…

No, the Super Bowl won’t cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix
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No, the Super Bowl won’t cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix

The traditions surrounding the Super Bowl, the most-watched event in professional sports, are time honored. The host city rolls out the red carpet to welcome 100,000 visitors, and millions of viewers anticipate a great game, entertaining halftime show and catchy commercials. Just as entrenched as those traditions is the annual reminder that the Super Bowl causes human trafficking to spike…

Local human trafficking survivors share stories, guidance for how to protect youth
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Local human trafficking survivors share stories, guidance for how to protect youth

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Jasmine Myers’ trafficker was a family member, who repeatedly sold her to adult men for sex from the time she was 5 until she was removed from her home at age 17. Taylor Venezuela met her trafficker through a false modeling job, where he lured her into pornography when she was 19….

No, the Super Bowl won't cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix – AZCentral
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No, the Super Bowl won't cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix – AZCentral

The traditions surrounding the Super Bowl, the most-watched event in professional sports, are time honored. The host city rolls out the red carpet to welcome 100,000 visitors, and millions of viewers anticipate a great game, entertaining halftime show and catchy commercials. Just as entrenched as those traditions is the annual reminder that the Super Bowl causes human trafficking to spike…

Soroptimist club spotlights human trafficking in region
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Soroptimist club spotlights human trafficking in region

Jan. 18—In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Soroptimist Club of Marysville-Yuba City will be hosting its first annual Walk to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking in the Yuba-Sutter Area. The event will take place at noon on Jan. 24 starting at Hometown Lenders located at 1210 Stabler Ln. in Yuba City. The…