Information

Information is knowledge or data that is acquired through observation, experience, or communication. It can take many different forms, such as text, numbers, images, sounds, or sensory experiences. Information is often organized and processed in order to make it more useful or easier to understand. In today’s digital age, information is widely available and can be easily accessed and shared through a variety of mediums, such as the internet, books, or electronic devices. The availability of information has greatly expanded our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

US State Department notes 'significant efforts' made by Ireland to combat human trafficking
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US State Department notes 'significant efforts' made by Ireland to combat human trafficking

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The US State Department said it has noted ‘significant efforts’ made by Ireland in combatting human trafficking, according to a statement that was recently released by the Department of Justice. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, of Fine Gael, welcomed Ireland’s upgrading in the ‘Trafficking in Persons’ (TiPs) Report 2022. The announcement has been acknowledged and reflected in the report from the US State…

ECPAT welcomes European Commission’s proposal to prevent and combat child sexual abuse
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ECPAT welcomes European Commission’s proposal to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

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A much needed step to ensure child safety online 11 May – With the publication of a proposal to prevent and combat child sexual abuse, alongside the new European Strategy for a Better Internet for Kids, the European Union sends a clear message to EU citizens and across the world: children’s rights need to be…

The Credit Repair Process for Survivors: What We Know So Far (re: Debt Bondage Repair Act)
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The Credit Repair Process for Survivors: What We Know So Far (re: Debt Bondage Repair Act)

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Among the many forms of abuse and exploitation suffered by trafficking survivors, the hijacking of their credit may not sound – at first – like that big a deal. But the reality is that many survivors report their traffickers used their names to get loans they never paid off, credit cards they owed thousands to,…

Volunteering to Help Stop Sex Trafficking
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Volunteering to Help Stop Sex Trafficking

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Do you have experience doing research, due diligence or do you just have a knack for finding things on the internet? Project 1591® was created to harness the power of volunteers with these types of Open-Source intelligence (OSINT) skills, people just like you! Together we can bring an end to domestic child sex trafficking. Why…

Why Growers Are Bracing Themselves for More H-2A Regulations
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Why Growers Are Bracing Themselves for More H-2A Regulations

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The horticulture industry seeks broader access to H-2A and H-2B programs, but legislators are moving toward more rules and strict documentation. Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President of AmericanHort, Shawn Packer of JPH Law Firm, and Tom Bortnyk of MAS Labor discussed industry challenges at a session titled “Labor Issues and Trends” in Columbus, OH. Regelbrugge…

Alabama Defendant Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Offenses Tied to a Scheme to Compel Victims, Including a Minor, to Engage in Prostitution – Department of Justice
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Alabama Defendant Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Offenses Tied to a Scheme to Compel Victims, Including a Minor, to Engage in Prostitution – Department of Justice

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A federal jury found defendant Lonnie Mitchell, 36, guilty of numerous offenses relating to the defendant’s involvement in coercing several victims, including a minor, to engage in prostitution over the course of several years. Following a five-day trial, the jury convicted the defendant of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion of five victims. The…

Human trafficking prevention campaign – STOP THE TRAFFIK’s work in Greece
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Human trafficking prevention campaign – STOP THE TRAFFIK’s work in Greece

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In June 2022, we launched an awareness raising leaflet campaign in Greece, which marks our first collaborative campaign with Western Union. In this phase leaflets were distributed in selected Western Union offices across the country, targeting four regions. As part of our Aman Safety project at STOP THE TRAFFIK, we aim to raise awareness about human […]

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Former San Diego Police Officer and Three Co-Defendants Indicted for Owning and Operating Illicit Massage Businesses in California and Arizona
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Former San Diego Police Officer and Three Co-Defendants Indicted for Owning and Operating Illicit Massage Businesses in California and Arizona

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A federal judge in the Southern District of California partially unsealed an indictment today in which four individuals are charged with conspiracy, interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering (ITAR), money laundering, making a false statement to a mortgage lender, and wire fraud for conduct associated with owning and operating five illicit…

Sturgis and sex trafficking: advocates say the problem is growing each year – Dakota News Now
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Sturgis and sex trafficking: advocates say the problem is growing each year – Dakota News Now

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STURGIS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – At the invitation of The Buffalo Chip, the human trafficking survivor-led organization, Treasured Lives, is holding a fundraiser at the campground, with a meal and auction. Tickets for the event held on Friday, Aug. 12 are still available at SturgisRallyWrapParty.Com. While most people go to Sturgis for the fun,…