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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day occurs annually on January 11. There are over 40.3 million victims of modern slavery globally, including one in four children, according to a United Nations 2016 report. Incidents are said to be increasing every year. WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING? Nearly 2,200 people were referred to U.S. attorneys for human trafficking…
HELENA — Jan. 11 is the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness, and Montana leaders marked the day by proposing a major overhaul of the state’s trafficking laws. “It’s time to tell those offenders ‘Not in our state,’” said Rep. Jodee Etchart, R-Billings. Etchart is sponsoring House Bill 112, at the request of the Montana…
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…
January 11, 2023, WASHINGTON D.C. — As International Justice Mission (IJM) recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we welcome a significant gift of $500,000 on behalf of retiring executive David G. Leitch from Bank of America to honor his dedication and years of service to the bank. These funds will go directly to IJM’s global fight…
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…
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…
A “hidden crime” that is not usually associated with Door or Kewaunee counties is getting statewide attention this week by the Wisconsin State Patrol and Door County Sheriff’s Department. The Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative is underway, and Door County Sheriff’s Department Professional Standards Captain Carl Waterstreet says that human trafficking is a transient business that…
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…
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…
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…
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