Georgia

Known today as the “Peach State,” Georgia, founded in 1733, is one of the original 13 states. It was named in honor of England’s King George II. During the Civil War, the fall of Atlanta was a crucial turning point in the defeat of the South. Today, Atlanta, which became Georgia’s capital in 1868, is a thriving city with major national corporations, and it is considered the economic and cultural center of the Southeast. The state flower is the Cherokee rose.

Human trafficking is a serious issue that affects people all around the world, including in Georgia. It is a form of modern slavery in which individuals are exploited for labor, sexual exploitation, or other purposes.

In Georgia, human trafficking can take many forms, including forced labor, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation. It often affects vulnerable populations, such as immigrants, children, and people who are homeless or in poverty.

Georgia has been identified as a hub for human trafficking, due in part to its large immigrant population, international airports, and tourist industry. The state has taken steps to address the issue, including passing legislation to strengthen penalties for traffickers and to provide support and services to victims.

If you suspect that someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, there are steps you can take to help. You can report the situation to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by text at 233733. You can also contact local law enforcement or a trusted organization that provides services to victims of human trafficking. It is important to remember that the safety of the victim should be the top priority and to handle the situation with care and sensitivity.

 

 

15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State
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15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Local and regional IA coalition updates Thanks to hotel employees, missing girl found, and Michigan man charged with trafficking Labor trafficking case exposes farmworker abuses Why the average

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People incarcerated in the US produce $11 billion worth of goods a year but can’t afford a bar of soap
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People incarcerated in the US produce $11 billion worth of goods a year but can’t afford a bar of soap

Passed by the U.S. Congress on January 31, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery. But, due to an exception clause, the amendment allowed slavery to remain legal as punishment for a crime, thus allowing states to extract free labor from prisoners. Today, in the U.S., more than 65% of those incarcerated…

Carr: Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Shares Tips to Help Educators Prevent, Report Trafficking
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Carr: Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Shares Tips to Help Educators Prevent, Report Trafficking

JUNE 23, 2022 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit recently participated in the Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security Conference to share with Georgia’s teachers and public safety personnel important information on how to recognize, prevent, and report trafficking. “Georgia’s teachers are in a unique position to not only recognize the signs…

Some prison labor programs lose money — even when prisoners work for pennies
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Some prison labor programs lose money — even when prisoners work for pennies

“Inside Out” by Keri Blakinger is a partnership between NBC News and The Marshall Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system. The column draws on Blakinger’s unique perspective as an investigative journalist and formerly incarcerated person. Nora worked the fields outside Texas prisons for nearly three years. But she didn’t learn much…

Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor
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Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor

The vinyl flooring industry is experiencing a boom in the U.S. and other wealthy countries. At chain stores like Home Depot, being able to purchase vinyl flooring –  what the […]

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‘Beyond troubling’: Current, former government officials tied to human trafficking probe in Georgia
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‘Beyond troubling’: Current, former government officials tied to human trafficking probe in Georgia

Farmworker advocates linked to human trafficking and forced labor in Georgia Two Georgia labor officials whose jobs involved protecting or advocating for farmworkers have links to one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted involving foreign agricultural laborers brought here on seasonal visas. One individual indicted in the case, Brett Donovan Bussey, left…

Earl Davis, Jr. Winter Olympic Torchbearer, Advisor to World Leaders, receives honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking
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Earl Davis, Jr. Winter Olympic Torchbearer, Advisor to World Leaders, receives honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking

On June 4, 2022, Trinity International University of Ambassadors (TIUA) awarded Earl Davis, Jr. an honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking and to close the wealth and income inequality gap. Coming from humble beginnings of poverty and abuse, Davis declared war on…

Oakland Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Sex Trafficking Crimes – Department of Justice
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Oakland Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Sex Trafficking Crimes – Department of Justice

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Alabama, who was living in Pittsburgh at the time of the offenses, has been sentenced in federal court to 15 years’ imprisonment on his conviction of sex trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. United States District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand imposed the sentence on Anthony Juskowich,…

Labor-Trafficking Lawsuit Against Iowa College
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Labor-Trafficking Lawsuit Against Iowa College

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Labor-Trafficking Lawsuit Against Iowa College Safe Harbor/Expungement HF 2464 Stalls in Iowa Senate 200 Attend Iowa Human Trafficking Summit Minnesota Makes Sex Trafficking a Violent Crime Recreation Vehicle (RV) Owners to Organize Against Trafficking Recent News…

Columbia County man sentenced to multiple terms of life in federal
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Columbia County man sentenced to multiple terms of life in federal

A Columbia County man convicted on nine felony counts related to child sex trafficking has been sentenced to life in federal prison with no parole.