Justice

Justice is the concept of fairness and moral righteousness. It is often associated with the idea of upholding the law and ensuring that individuals are treated equally and with dignity. In a legal context, justice involves the fair and impartial administration of laws, as well as the punishment of those who break the law. In a broader sense, justice can also refer to a state of moral or political fairness and equality. The pursuit of justice is a fundamental value in many societies, and is seen as essential for upholding the rule of law and promoting a just and fair society.

Mayor Harrell and Seattle City Council Proclaim January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Mayor Harrell and Seattle City Council Proclaim January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Mayor Harrell joined with the Seattle City Council last week to  declare the month of January as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month,” reaffirming this Administration’s commitment to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The proclamation sets forward the City’s intent “to advocate for legislation and protection for survivors, to educate leaders, and to…

AG Rokita asks Hoosiers to watch for signs of human trafficking & report suspicions
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AG Rokita asks Hoosiers to watch for signs of human trafficking & report suspicions

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain job roles – such as medical professionals, restaurant workers, teachers, and truck drivers – are particularly likely to come into contact with trafficking victims….

“The Lesson Here Is That the System Is Cruel”: Keri Blakinger on Prison Journalism
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“The Lesson Here Is That the System Is Cruel”: Keri Blakinger on Prison Journalism

From 2010 to 2012, Keri Blakinger was incarcerated in state and county correctional facilities for possessing a ​“tupperware of heroin.” Since then, she has gone on to work as a prison reporter at the Houston Chronicle, The Marshall Project and, most recently, the Los Angeles Times. In June 2022, Blakinger published Corrections in Ink, a memoir about…

Human trafficking survivor shares her story with Thomasville community
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Human trafficking survivor shares her story with Thomasville community

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) – Each year millions of people become victims of human trafficking worldwide. January is human trafficking awareness month and one victim is trying to save others from that nightmare. Sula Lael said she has experienced human trafficking five times in her lifetime–the first time when she was just a toddler. Human Trafficking…

Chester County officials declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Chester County officials declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month at the first public Commissioners’ Meeting in 2023. The proclamation acknowledges the dedicated work of social service agencies, counselors, law enforcement, and modern-day abolitionists for caring for survivors, arresting and prosecuting offenders, and…

Rapides groups commit to working together to fight child trafficking – The Town Talk
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Rapides groups commit to working together to fight child trafficking – The Town Talk

The Children’s Advocacy Network has worked for years with law enforcement − investigators to prosecutors − to combat child abuse. A new law will expand that model to include child trafficking. Trafficking happens in Rapides Parish, and it often doesn’t look like what people see in television or movies. What’s much more common is online…

AG Knudsen, MTDOJ support stronger penalties and increased prosecutions on Human Trafficking
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AG Knudsen, MTDOJ support stronger penalties and increased prosecutions on Human Trafficking

January 11, 2023 Press Release HELENA – Today, on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Attorney General’s Office prosecutors, Department of Justice human trafficking agents, and other advocates testified in House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 112. Sponsored by Rep. Jodee Etchert the legislation will strengthen Montana’s human trafficking laws by…

Bakersfield to hold multiple Human Trafficking Awareness Month events
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Bakersfield to hold multiple Human Trafficking Awareness Month events

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In order to honor those who are victims of human trafficking, the Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force has announced multiple events throughout the month. “These events are designed to not only educate participants and raise awareness…

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2023 January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. The U.S. Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad, through…

Wisconsin resources for human trafficking awareness – Spectrum News
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Wisconsin resources for human trafficking awareness – Spectrum News

This article discusses information about human trafficking and abuse. If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse or human trafficking, you can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 for confidential support. WISCONSIN — There were about 24.9 million victims of human trafficking in 2016, according to estimates from the…