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Tuesday headlines: Sex and labor trafficking in S.C. on the rise, report says
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Tuesday headlines: Sex and labor trafficking in S.C. on the rise, report says

The state’s Human Trafficking Task Force on Monday released its 2022 report that revealed an increase in the exploitation and trafficking of labor workers and children identified in sex trafficking cases. Charleston County was ranked No. 2 in the reports, according to S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson. He clarified that this does not mean the…

Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – with Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – it’s important for parents and all people in the community to understand the realities of this crime and what can be done to help local victims of human trafficking. Mattie Critchfield Dodds, program manager with The Formation Project,…

Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News
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Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Two Lowcountry organizations that treat victims of human trafficking find ways to increase awareness and education on the topic after Attorney General Alan Wilson released the state’s 10th annual human trafficking report. According to the data, Charleston County ranks second highest in the state when it comes to reported human trafficking cases….

SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV
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SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – More victims of human trafficking were reported in 2022 than the year before across South Carolina, according to the state’s 2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report. Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 10th annual report during a press conference on Monday. “We will not stop with this crusade until we…

Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia
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Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia

19 hours ago COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Attorney General Alan Wilson released the “2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report” at the State House. The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina. “In 2022, we saw a substantial increase in reports of labor trafficking and the number of children identified as…

Human trafficking survivor, founder of The Formation Project, wins national service award
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Human trafficking survivor, founder of The Formation Project, wins national service award

Multiplying good is what Kat Wehunt does. And now, she’s being recognized on a national level. The founder and executive director of North Charleston-based nonprofit The Formation Project received the National Jefferson Award for Public Service, her executive assistant shared on Monday. I am truly humbled to receive this award,” said Wehunt. “I would like…

Education Ministry outlines digital transformation plan – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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Education Ministry outlines digital transformation plan – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

News | Narissa Fraser  THE Ministry of Education has outlined its digital transformation plan for the period 2022-2027. In a press release on Friday, it said the Cabinet-approved programme “builds on the ministry’s ICT (Information and communications technology) in education policy of 2018. It consists of 13 digital projects: E-testing, an e-book Platform, a literacy…

Human trafficking task force provides new data on Lowcountry cases – Live 5 News
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Human trafficking task force provides new data on Lowcountry cases – Live 5 News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force gathered Thursday at the Charleston County Government building to hear about new research collected over the past three years about human trafficking, specifically in the Lowcountry. Established in 2018, the Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force is working to bring people of different backgrounds together in…

Human trafficking task force provides new data on Lowcountry cases
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Human trafficking task force provides new data on Lowcountry cases

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force gathered Thursday at the Charleston County Government building to hear about new research collected over the past three years about human trafficking, specifically in the Lowcountry. Established in 2018, the Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force is working to bring people of different backgrounds together in…