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SD County DA seeing more younger victims of human trafficking – FOX 5 San Diego
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SD County DA seeing more younger victims of human trafficking – FOX 5 San Diego

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s help in learning how to spot victims of human trafficking. The D.A.’s office says they are seeing an increasing number of younger victims of human trafficking. They are urging parents and the community to know the signs. “The fight…

Silence around childhood abuse is breaking, but change requires further investment
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Silence around childhood abuse is breaking, but change requires further investment

For more information, reach out to Rehab Recovery directly at http://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk. Childline has published statistics revealing that it delivered 15,515 counselling sessions to children in 2022, of which 2,267 involved first-time disclosures of abuse. Compared to 2021, it saw a 20% increase in the number of children under 11 being counselled for sexual abuse and…

Senator John Cornyn Discusses Human Trafficking Legislation at Dallas Roundtable
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Senator John Cornyn Discusses Human Trafficking Legislation at Dallas Roundtable

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Senator John Cornyn, R-TX, partnered with law enforcement, elected officials and advocates in Dallas to shine a light on the need for additional assistance in efforts to abolish human trafficking. This call comes on the heels of Cornyn’s “Abolish Human Trafficking Reauthorization Act” which extends programs that combat this…

January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Chesco Commissioners
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January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Chesco Commissioners

WEST CHESTER, PA – A blue light shines brightly tonight on the historic Chester County Courthouse as a reminder to remain vigilant in protecting victims of human trafficking. Chester County commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline said in a joint statement: “Proclaiming…

U.S. anti-trafficking law putting sex workers & trafficking survivors in danger
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U.S. anti-trafficking law putting sex workers & trafficking survivors in danger

The controversial Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act and Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (FOSTA/SESTA) is due to face an important hearing this week. ‘Anti-trafficking’ legislation causing harm Passed in 2018, FOSTA/SESTA is purportedly a piece of anti-trafficking legislation that has come under intense criticism for measures in the legislation that put sex workers at increased…

KCPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement helps Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
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KCPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement helps Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

Abby Hoover Managing Editor The Kansas City, Mo., Police Department’s (KCPD) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad will be participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 9 through 13. During their routine random commercial vehicle inspections, officers will be disseminating informational materials provided by Truckers Against Trafficking trying to raise awareness about…

Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Business
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Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Business

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte today sentenced Sirron Little, age 32, of Washington, D.C., to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor to engage in commercial sex acts.  Little recruited the victim, a homeless 15-year-old girl, to work for him…

Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office released the following statement from U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada today to commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness: “January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and today is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness. “Traffickers exploit and…

Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023
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Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, federal law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, FBI Portland Field Office, and Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Field Office join to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reaffirm their commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking. “Human trafficking devastates families and communities and preys on…

Milwaukeeans encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness for human trafficking – TMJ4
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Milwaukeeans encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness for human trafficking – TMJ4

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is encouraging all Milwaukeeans to join the Blue Campaign in #WearBlueDay. On Wednesday, Milwaukee citizens are being encouraged to wear blue to help raise awareness of human trafficking. “Awareness is only the first step,” OVP Director Ashanti Hamilton stated in a news release. “National Human Trafficking…