Human Trafficking Task Force

A human trafficking task force is a group of individuals who work together to address the issue of human trafficking in their community. These task forces often include representatives from law enforcement, social services, and other organizations that can provide support to victims of human trafficking. The goal of a human trafficking task force is to coordinate efforts to identify, rescue, and support victims of human trafficking, as well as to prosecute those who engage in this criminal activity. Some human trafficking task forces also focus on raising awareness about human trafficking and educating the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.

US Marshals arrest 3 in Columbus human trafficking investigation – 10TV
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US Marshals arrest 3 in Columbus human trafficking investigation – 10TV

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested the three after multiple victims, all underage, were identified through the investigation. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three Columbus residents were arrested Tuesday in connection to a human trafficking investigation, the Ohio attorney general announced. Twenty-year-old Ka-Auija’e “Unique” Washington, 28-year-old Levrous “Vell” Alfred and 21-year-old Patrice Bigord were indicted by a Franklin…

23-year-old nets time in sex case | News, Sports, Jobs – The Vindicator
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23-year-old nets time in sex case | News, Sports, Jobs – The Vindicator

YOUNGSTOWN — Nicholas J. Sammartino, 23, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier to several sex charges involving a girl, 15. His offenses — unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor — took place from Nov. 1, 2021,…

Ways to combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads – News 3 WTKR Norfolk
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Ways to combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads – News 3 WTKR Norfolk

Human trafficking is happening right now in Hampton Roads. According to the latest numbers from the National Human Trafficking hotline, Virginia ranks 22nd for the number of calls. In 2020, the hotline reported that there were almost 10,600 human trafficking cases reported across the country. Experts stress that human trafficking can happen to anyone –…

‘Pure filth’: 9 suspects indicted in Ohio human trafficking investigation involving children – Cleveland 19 News
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‘Pure filth’: 9 suspects indicted in Ohio human trafficking investigation involving children – Cleveland 19 News

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Nine people have been indicted in connection to a months-long human trafficking investigation involving multiple Ohio law enforcement authorities. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said the nine recent arrests occurred in the southern part of the state. Arrests…

Chesterfield County Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
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Chesterfield County Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

A Chesterfield Count man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for producing child pornography.

Two Maryland Residents Found Guilty by Jury of Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors – Department of Justice
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Two Maryland Residents Found Guilty by Jury of Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors – Department of Justice

WASHINGTON – Willis Lewis, 48, and Brittany Jones, 32, have been found guilty by a jury of federal charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, sex trafficking of minors, and related offenses, in connection with their trafficking of a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl between April and May of 2019. The announcement…

State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation
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State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation

Seeking information on human trafficking training? PBJ Learning recommends Human Trafficking Essentials, where you can earn your Certificate of Mastery in less than an hour. The below information is reprinted from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and…

Bill would require testing of an untold number of rape kits from human trafficking victims in Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal
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Bill would require testing of an untold number of rape kits from human trafficking victims in Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal

The following article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content-sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for free republication by other news outlets as it is owned by WEWS in Cleveland. Ohio doesn’t have a requirement to test rape kits when investigating human…

Virtual Human Trafficking 101 Awareness Training – Phoenix (.gov)
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Virtual Human Trafficking 101 Awareness Training – Phoenix (.gov)

Virtual Human Trafficking 101 Awareness Training Virtual Human Trafficking 101 Awareness Training Strategic Initiatives Location: Webex When: June 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM During this Human Trafficking 101 session, participants will learn about the dynamics of sex trafficking, victim identification indicators and risk factors. The topics discussed in this training can be intense and…