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Raising awareness of regional task force | News, Sports, Jobs – The Mining Gazette
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Raising awareness of regional task force | News, Sports, Jobs – The Mining Gazette

HOUGHTON — The goal of National Human Trafficking month is to raise public awareness of its prevalence. However, Michigan is not immune. According to the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force (UPHTTF) website, human trafficking affects individuals across the world and right here in Michigan. It is commonly regarded as the second largest criminal enterprise…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month – The Mining Gazette
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month – The Mining Gazette

By GRAHAM JAEHNIG [email protected] [Editor’s note: This is the first in a monthlong series intended to raise public awareness of human trafficking, particularly in the Upper Peninsula.] HOUGHTON — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking….