Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking

Chamber joins anti-trafficking group
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Chamber joins anti-trafficking group

WASHINGTON — The Washington Chamber of Commerce has joined a statewide coalition called Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking. Chamber Director Michelle Redlinger said all local hotels and some of the community’s Airbnbs had completed trafficking prevention training required for public officials to stay there, under state rules enacted in 2021. “Our mission for the Chamber is…

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Sunday
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Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Sunday

Young depressed woman, domestic violence and rape. stop abusing violence, human trafficking, stop violence against women, Human is not a product. Stop women abuse, Human rights violations. In preparation for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Story County Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Quinn are working together…

Secretary of state talks human trafficking awareness with Waterloo Rotary Club
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Secretary of state talks human trafficking awareness with Waterloo Rotary Club

Andy Milone   WATERLOO — Human trafficking is a complex, international issue. But right here in Iowa, Secretary of State Paul Pate wants businesses and nonprofit organizations to know they can play a role by becoming aware of the signs and how to respond appropriately. He spoke to a crowd of about 50 people at…

Iowa Trafficking Legislative Update – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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Iowa Trafficking Legislative Update – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

Iowa Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Update The NAHT Legislative Advocacy Committee lead by Maggie Tinsman and facilitated by Advocacy Strategies has been working hard to get the 2023 legislature to address priority anti-trafficking legislation. Click here to see the 2023 legislative priorities. Before the first funnel there were eight trafficking bills introduced by various legislators. In…

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce joins coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce joins coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa

(ABC 6 News) – The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is spearheaded by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. The goal is to have Iowa’s business community raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking. Membership in…

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce joins anti-human trafficking effort in Iowa – KIMT
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce joins anti-human trafficking effort in Iowa – KIMT

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – A statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa now includes the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is open to any business or nonprofit organization that operates in the State of Iowa and shares a commitment to taking steps to promote awareness of…

Child Trafficking Victim Could Be Sentenced to 20 Years
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Child Trafficking Victim Could Be Sentenced to 20 Years

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Court Hearing for Child Sex Trafficking Victim Pieper Lewis Rescheduled for March 23rd. Could be Sentenced to Serve up to 20 Years in Iowa Prison Des Moines sex trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who got a deferred…

Cedar Rapids woman recognized for work in human trafficking prevention | The Gazette
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Cedar Rapids woman recognized for work in human trafficking prevention | The Gazette

Tish Young of Cedar Rapids has spent more than eight years volunteering with Chains Interrupted, a nonprofit that combats human trafficking. Young received an award on Jan. 12 from the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking for her work. (Submitted) Tish Young, (second from the left) poses with other volunteers with Chains Interrupted, a nonprofit that…

Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19
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Slavery and HT Prevention Month Statewide Events January 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, and 19

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Proclamation Declaring January 2023 Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Iowa Anti-Human Trafficking Day of Prayer January 18th City/County Proclamations January 11th Wear Blue Day Hotel/Motel Employee Training Learn the Signs of Human Trafficking and About…