Anti-Human Trafficking Program
The Baylor College of Medicine Anti-Human Trafficking Program seeks to address the limitations in training providers in addressing the needs of human trafficking patients through the Ben Taub Hospital …
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Houston is a city located in the state of Texas in the United States. With a population of over 2.3 million people, it is the fourth-largest city in the country and the largest city in Texas.
Houston is known for its diverse population, thriving economy, and rich cultural scene. It is home to a number of world-class museums, theaters, and galleries, as well as major sports teams, including the Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Astros (MLB), and Houston Rockets (NBA).
The city also has a strong presence in the energy industry, with many major oil and gas companies headquartered in Houston. Additionally, Houston is home to one of the largest medical centers in the world, the Texas Medical Center, which includes dozens of hospitals, research institutions, and academic centers.
Houston has faced a number of challenges in recent years, including natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which caused widespread flooding and damage across the city. However, Houston has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to rebuilding and improving its infrastructure and community in the aftermath of these events.
Houston has unfortunately been identified as a major hub for human trafficking in the United States. The city’s location at the intersection of several major highways, its large population and diverse economy, and its proximity to the border with Mexico make it an attractive destination for traffickers and a difficult place to combat the problem.
According to data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Texas consistently ranks among the top states for reported cases of human trafficking. In 2020, the hotline received over 1,500 calls and identified over 800 cases of human trafficking in Texas alone.
Victims of human trafficking in Houston come from a variety of backgrounds and may be forced into a range of labor or sexual exploitation situations. Many are vulnerable individuals who are lured into trafficking through false promises or coercion, including women and girls who are recruited for sex work, migrants who are exploited in agricultural or construction jobs, and children who are forced into domestic servitude.
Local organizations and law enforcement agencies are working to combat human trafficking in Houston through a range of strategies, including victim outreach and support, public awareness campaigns, and law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute traffickers. Despite these efforts, human trafficking remains a serious and ongoing problem in Houston and the surrounding region.
The Baylor College of Medicine Anti-Human Trafficking Program seeks to address the limitations in training providers in addressing the needs of human trafficking patients through the Ben Taub Hospital …
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. Shamefully, Houston is a hub for human trafficking in Texas and the U.S. On the other hand, Houston also is a hub for the anti-trafficking movement. For example, Houston was the first city in the U.S. to establish a full-time position in the mayor’s cabinet to address…
FHP busts human traffickers in Hernando County Evan Axelbank reports. Brooksville, Fla. – Two human trafficking operations have been busted on I-75 in Hernando County over the last week. On Monday, troopers pulled over a Chevrolet Suburban in Brooksville because the window tint was too dark. Inside, they found Josselin Padilla Valladares and seven passengers,…
This month, we want to celebrate just a few of the many AAPI colleagues and partners who are shaping our history as an organization and fighting to address disparities in their work ending child trafficking and helping support children in their vulnerabilities.
It started with just a few hundred dollars. Entrepreneur Nakia Vestal escaped human trafficking as a teenager and began working at beauty salons and shops. After gaining experience and disliking her job opportunities, Vestal decided to go into business for herself. In 2017 and with $400, Vestal founded DollMaker Lashes, a beauty studio in Houston,…
Jacob Bryant, PR Coordinator at Lanier Law Firm, sent us over some resources. It got me thinking about how we might consider working together with legal groups. Here’s where it all started: “We have put together a guide about the connection between the trucking industry and human trafficking. We have included information about why human…
Our February 5 Stones meeting featured Senior Staff Attorney Caroline Roberts with Children at Risk as she discussed legislative updates as it relates to human trafficking.
Attendees of Greater Rockies Immersive Training on Exploitation and Trafficking conference (GRIT) to experience human trafficking education in interactive virtual reality AUSTIN, Texas – Feb. 19, 2022 — Terri Markham has seen a lot of training materials and programs come across her desktop. As the executive director of Uprising, an anti-trafficking group in Wyoming, she has dedicated…
Child trafficking has gained increased attention over the last several years, with growing community consensus that resources must be allocated towards targeted and effective solutions. To end child trafficking, we must prevent it from occurring in the first place. While many prevention education curricula have been developed, to date, no child trafficking prevention curriculum has undergone a rigorous external outcome evaluation to show evidence-based impact – but that is about to change. After years of curriculum development and implementation, Love146’s Not a Number prevention education curriculum will be evaluated by Lisa Jones, Ph.D. and her team at the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Agents with an investigative unit of the Department of Homeland Security will wear body cameras for the first time as part of a six-month pilot program that will focus on the costs and benefits of using the technology in federal law enforcement, officials said. The cameras will be used during the test…
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