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.

February 28, 2023 – Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State …
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February 28, 2023 – Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State …

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Commonwealth of VirginiaOffice of the Attorney General Jason S. MiyaresAttorney General 202 North 9th StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219804-786-2071FAX 804-786-1991Virginia Relay Service800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact:  Victoria LaCivita(804) 588-2021 Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State Cooperation to End Human Trafficking RICHMOND, VA — Attorney General Jason Miyares and 35 other attorneys general sent…

Report all signs of human trafficking | News, Sports, Jobs – Marietta Times
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Report all signs of human trafficking | News, Sports, Jobs – Marietta Times

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Human trafficking is a relatively recent term to describe an age-old crime. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines it as “the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. “Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide — including right here in the…

48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com
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48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com

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SAN DIEGO — Local, state and federal authorities announced Tuesday they’ve arrested 48 people and rescued 8 children during an operation aimed at combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation. ‘Operation Better Pathways’ launched in January. “The youngest victim rescued during this operation was 13 years old,” said SDPD Chief David Nisleit.”She was seen walking the…

Eastlake City Council President John Meyers charged for 'attempting to buy sex' – WEWS
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Eastlake City Council President John Meyers charged for 'attempting to buy sex' – WEWS

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A multi-agency task force comprised of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Wickliffe Police Department and the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested half a dozen people for trying to pay for sex, according to a news release from the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Among those arrested was Eastlake City Council President…

48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City
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48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City

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A monthlong investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation in San Diego and National City resulted in 48 arrests and identification of 16 people believed to have been trafficked — including eight children, officials announced Tuesday. The investigation — dubbed Operation Better Pathways — was conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, a…

City council president, 5 others arrested in Lake County human trafficking sting
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City council president, 5 others arrested in Lake County human trafficking sting

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PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) -The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, alongside the Wickliffe Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, arrested six men for attempting to buy sex. Among these men was the president of the Eastlake City Council, 47-year-old John Meyers, according to an announcement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. 19 News…

Hillsborough schools holds town hall focused on raising awareness of online human trafficking
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Hillsborough schools holds town hall focused on raising awareness of online human trafficking

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TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County school district held a town hall panel discussion Monday focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of online human trafficking. The panel included parents, school board members, a high school principal, along with human trafficking advocates and survivors and was organized by the district’s Human Trafficking Task Force. Panelists…

Raising Awareness to Human Trafficking in Moreno Valley | Debra Blackwell
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Raising Awareness to Human Trafficking in Moreno Valley | Debra Blackwell

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According to a press release by the Riverside County Sheriff’s office, 31 people throughout Riverside County were taken into custody for solicitation of prostitution, prostitution, and pandering. Moreno Valley had the most significant number of arrests out of several cities. In January 2023, multiple agencies participated in “Reclaim & Rebuild” a program that focuses on…

Building Trust One Person at a Time: The Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking
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Building Trust One Person at a Time: The Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking

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Connections are being made one woman at a time by offering support and meeting a few basic needs near Atkinson Street in Boston, ground zero of the city’s opioid epidemic. For many women, this is where substance use disorder and human trafficking intersect. Clinical psychologist Dr. Abigail Judge and peer advocate Sandra Andrade hit the…

Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force hosted an Anti-Trafficking Volleyball Tournament
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Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force hosted an Anti-Trafficking Volleyball Tournament

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and that is why the Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force is hosting events to help spread awareness. Dozens of participants gathered at the Elite Fitness center to spread the word about human trafficking awareness month with their first ever Anti-Trafficking volleyball tournament. Brittney Skinner,…