Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (INAHTS) is a coalition of organizations and individuals in the state of Iowa that work to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. INAHTS was founded in 2010 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The organization works to end modern slavery and human trafficking through a combination of advocacy, research, and education. INAHTS advocates for policies and practices that will help to prevent and combat these crimes, and it conducts research to better understand the nature and prevalence of modern slavery and human trafficking in Iowa. Additionally, the organization provides education and training to community members, law enforcement, and other stakeholders on modern slavery and human trafficking. INAHTS is a leading voice in the fight against these crimes in Iowa.

State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation
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State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation

Seeking information on human trafficking training? PBJ Learning recommends Human Trafficking Essentials, where you can earn your Certificate of Mastery in less than an hour. The below information is reprinted from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and…

Manchester Iowa Man Sentenced to 45 Years
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Manchester Iowa Man Sentenced to 45 Years

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 45 Years Iowa Human Trafficking Summit: May 10th-11th Urgent Need to Pass Safe Harbor Bill 500 Organizations Join IBAT Ukrainian Refugees at Risk of being Trafficked Grassley Co-Sponsors legislation to Support Human…

Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes
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Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes

2022 Iowa Outstanding Service Awards The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery recently presented five 2022 Outstanding Iowa Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. The presentations took place at the Rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa. I was honored to stand at the podium to read the tribute to each outstanding honoree….

11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque
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11 Men Arrested in Sting Operation Targeting Human Trafficking through Prostitution in Dubuque

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. 11 Men Arrested in Prostitution Sting in Dubuque The NAHT Needs Your Help to Ensure the Iowa Legislature Passes the Safe Harbor Bill (HF 2464) New Human Trafficking Trainer at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Iowa Faith-Based…

13,000 Hotel Employees Received Training in the Month of January!
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13,000 Hotel Employees Received Training in the Month of January!

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. In Just One Month, 300 Iowa Businesses Have Already Registered to Become Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking 13,000 Iowa Hotel/Motel Employees Complete Awareness Training in the Month of January

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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking
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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking

It’s my privilege to write to you at the start of 2022 and to announce major events to launch Iowa’s observance of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. We invite you to join the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) for these events and thereby join the movement to end human trafficking in Iowa….

15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking
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15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking

A Homeless Des Moines 15 year old Who Killed her Rapist Faces Prison Despite Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking Governor’s Proclamation Signing, January 13th Secretary of State to launch new anti-trafficking program Ask Your City Council to Adopt a Local Proclamation for January 2022 2022 Legislative

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