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.

Over 40% of ‘Early Release’ Inmates Re-offend, Endangering Public Safety, But Evers Expanded Program
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Over 40% of ‘Early Release’ Inmates Re-offend, Endangering Public Safety, But Evers Expanded Program

Editor’s note: this article is not specific to trafficking. It is presented as a broader look at the challenges in the American carceral system.  Gov. Tony Evers pushed expansion of the state’s “earned release” program, but it’s endangering public safety. Gov. Tony Evers’ administration expanded the state’s earned release program in multiple ways even though more…

Free training series teaches community leaders to identify, prevent human trafficking in Louisville
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Free training series teaches community leaders to identify, prevent human trafficking in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Community leaders are learning to identify and prevent human trafficking in Louisville through a free, two-part training series. Professionals participated in one of two informative sessions on Tuesday at the Southwest Regional Library on Dixie Highway. The Louisville Metro Office for Women is hosting the series in collaboration with several organizations to train…

Human trafficking enforcement ahead of Super Bowl
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Human trafficking enforcement ahead of Super Bowl

Editor’s note: there are few studies that show that large events lead to additional trafficking in an area. The best thing about programs like this is that they do provide an opportunity to spread awareness. Read more in this article: PROPAGANDA WITHOUT PROOF A Dark Reality of the Super Bowl. There are less than five…

Human trafficking awareness event planned
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Human trafficking awareness event planned

A citizens’ academy geared toward educating the public about human trafficking will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Missouri Western State University’s Spratt Hall Theater. The event will include information on what human trafficking is, how people can identify who might be a victim and how to get involved…

Girls in the Frontline organises Seminar, Sensitise Partners on Organisation’s Role
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Girls in the Frontline organises Seminar, Sensitise Partners on Organisation’s Role

By Mustapha Jarju Girls in the Frontline Development, on Sunday, 25th September 2022 organised a seminar to sensitise and share ideas with their partners. Girls in the Frontline is a non-government youth-led organisation established in 2012, to empower young women and children across the country, currently focusing on the Fonis. The seminar was attended by…

Ami Faku to jet in for Human Trafficking Awareness dinner
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Ami Faku to jet in for Human Trafficking Awareness dinner

Police visited 57 premises across the Thames Valley and gave advice to over 50 people during a three-week operation targeting modern slavery. Thames Valley Police, working with the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol, focused activity on massage parlours under Project Aidant, an NCA-led law-enforcement response. The operation took place between 22 August and 9 September and was Europe-wide,…

Akufo-Addo commits to ending child marriage in Ghana, Africa – MyJoyOnline.com
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Akufo-Addo commits to ending child marriage in Ghana, Africa – MyJoyOnline.com

Child marriage has been one of the unending challenges confronting many communities, especially rural areas, in the country and other parts of the continent. On stage at the 2022 edition of the Global Citizen Festival at the Black Stars Square, President Akufo-Addo pledged his commitment to mobilising support towards ending it. He said now is…

A Walk in Their Shoes | Asbury Park, NJ Patch
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A Walk in Their Shoes | Asbury Park, NJ Patch

TAKE A WALK IN THEIR SHOES TO AID HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE KIDS NATIONAL HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH (9/23/2022) – As part of a nationwide effort calling attention to youth homelessness and commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), Ocean’s Harbor House is sponsoring its 3rd annual “Take a Walk in Their Shoes.” The 2-mile walk on…

Bills Awaiting Gov. Newsom's Signature Could Give International Contract Workers Some Protections
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Bills Awaiting Gov. Newsom's Signature Could Give International Contract Workers Some Protections

Two bills awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature — or veto — would broaden protections for an estimated 300,000 foreign contract workers laboring in California on work visas. While the documented abusive conditions in “guest worker” visa programs have led to calls for their termination, these bills would offer some improvements to the workers involved. AB…

Division of Criminal Justice’s Regionalized Human Trafficking Recovery Taskforce of the Greater Hartford Region To Host Screening of Documentary “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic” – CT.gov
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Division of Criminal Justice’s Regionalized Human Trafficking Recovery Taskforce of the Greater Hartford Region To Host Screening of Documentary “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic” – CT.gov

Press Releases 09/23/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Hartford, CT) – The Division of Criminal Justice’s Regionalized Human Trafficking Recovery Taskforce of the Greater Hartford Region is hosting a screening of a new documentary about the rapid rise of “sextortion” crimes across the United States. A special screening of “Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic” will be held at 6 p.m….