Human Trafficking Unit

A human trafficking unit is a specialized law enforcement unit that is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human trafficking. Human trafficking units are typically comprised of specially trained investigators, prosecutors, and other support staff who are experienced in working on human trafficking cases.

Human trafficking units may be part of a larger law enforcement agency, such as a police department or a federal agency, or they may be standalone units that operate independently. They may also work in collaboration with other agencies, such as social service organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other stakeholders.

The purpose of a human trafficking unit is to provide specialized expertise and support to investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cases. This may include conducting undercover operations, coordinating with other agencies and stakeholders, providing support and services to victims, and working to educate the public about human trafficking.

Overall, a human trafficking unit is a specialized law enforcement unit that is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human trafficking. It plays an important role in protecting the rights and well-being of victims, and in bringing traffickers to justice.

Human trafficking seminar presents the reality of trafficking in the city and how to keep watch
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Human trafficking seminar presents the reality of trafficking in the city and how to keep watch

PETERSBURG—Upon exiting the I-95 and entering the city, a huge billboard on Washington St. greets drivers, asking people to report incidents of human trafficking. Human trafficking is happening more often than you think, and it doesn’t necessarily look like the things you imagine it to be: a white van abducting people, according to the city’s…

Prince George's County Pair Sentenced on Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors
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Prince George's County Pair Sentenced on Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors

Willis Lewis, 49, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, and Brittany Jones, 33, of Suitland, Maryland, were sentenced  for their roles in a sex trafficking operation involving teenage victims. Lewis was sentenced to life in prison; Jones was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The result was announced by United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Assistant Attorney…

Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune
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Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune

In an effort to combat human trafficking in our community and beyond, the Jackson County Administration and Jackson County Legislator Jeanie Lauer are hosting a Human Trafficking Community Academy. The event on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided…

Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC
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Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sierra, 34, is determined to speak out about how she survived what she calls a hellish ordeal. Raised by a mother who moved frequently between the United States and Akwesasne — a Mohawk community bordering Cornwall, Ont. — Sierra said she had…

Ontario human trafficking unit rescues more than 60 victims over 14 months
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Ontario human trafficking unit rescues more than 60 victims over 14 months

A joint initiative by several police units across Ontario to crack down on human trafficking resulted in more than 60 victims being rescued in the past 14 months. The Ontario Provincial Police and 20 regional, municipal and Indigenous police services are members of the Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS), launched and funded by…

4 arrested in Sumner Co. after multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking
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4 arrested in Sumner Co. after multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Four people were arrested after a multi-agency operation targeting human sex trafficking, the Gallatin Police Department and Sumner County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. Over a two-day period beginning Feb. 16, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Gallatin Police Department, 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Homeland Security…

'Operation Svechha' exposes trafficking in children from other States to Andhra Pradesh
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'Operation Svechha' exposes trafficking in children from other States to Andhra Pradesh

Seven children aged about five and 45 children who have never been to school are among the 285 children in the five to 15 age group rescued as part of ‘Operation Svechha’ in Andhra Pradesh. The drive has also revealed the rampant trafficking in children from other States to Andhra Pradesh. Of the rescued children,…

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

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…

Local educators taught about the perils of human trafficking – Orillia News
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Local educators taught about the perils of human trafficking – Orillia News

Would your child know what to do if approached by a sex trafficker? The Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board have unveiled new anti sex-trafficking protocols, which provide resources for teachers and parents, as well as curriculum for students. The program was based on direction from the Ministry of…

RPF cracked down on child traffickers, rescued 10 victims – The Hindu
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RPF cracked down on child traffickers, rescued 10 victims – The Hindu

SCR Secunderabad division’s Railway Protection Force (RPF) successfully rescued 10 child-trafficking victims and detained five traffickers. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the voluntary organisation ‘Bachpan Bachao’ and was based on intelligence generated from continuous data analysis by the RPF’s cyber cell. The RPF Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) team conducted raids from Khammam to…