Human Trafficking Awareness Summit

Human trafficking victims speak at Richmond summit: ‘We cannot fight this single-handedly’
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Human trafficking victims speak at Richmond summit: ‘We cannot fight this single-handedly’

RICHMOND, Va. — For Shamere McKenzie, “human trafficking” is more than just a phrase — it is a lived experience. “When I hear human trafficking that phrase, to me, is synonymous to slavery. When we understand the definition of human trafficking, in its entirety, in my opinion, it is slavery,” said McKenzie. “Human trafficking is…

Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit
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Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Holly Smith was 14 years old, when a man she met at a shopping mall in New Jersey, convinced her to run away from home with promises of fame and fortune. Smith said the man eventually forced her into prostitution. While law enforcement was able to track Smith down in two days,…

USM set to host Human Trafficking Awareness Summit
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USM set to host Human Trafficking Awareness Summit

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Tuesday afternoon, an issue that encompasses a neighborhood block to around the world will be brought out of the shadows. The “Mississippi Businesses against Trafficking Summit” will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joe Paul Theater inside the Thad Cochran Center on the University of Southern Mississippi…

Human Trafficking Awareness Summit – Hello Woodlands
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Human Trafficking Awareness Summit – Hello Woodlands

By Tiffany Marascio [January 20, 2023] Join overcomer leaders and experts in the field of human trafficking at the Human Trafficking Awareness Summit presented by Hands of Justice. Hear from several speakers on the realities of this crime and the efforts being done to help prevent Human Trafficking in the state of Texas. The summit is…

DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training
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DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training

U.S. Department of Transportation and Homeland Security officials are increasing their reach into business and general aviation in their efforts to raise awareness about and combat human trafficking. Through the joint Blue Lightning Initiative, more than 200,000 aviation professionals have been trained to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to report suspicious activity….