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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…

US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province
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US ambassador addresses human trafficking in Vietnam border province

“Countering human trafficking is a priority for the U.S. government and I want to thank you for our excellent cooperation here, including on several counter-trafficking projects in Lao Cai supported by the U.S. Embassy,” Knapper said, as cited in a U.S. embassy’s statement. During the two-day trip on Monday and Tuesday, Knapper met with local…

Fort Bend County registers human trafficking specialty court for juveniles with state
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Fort Bend County registers human trafficking specialty court for juveniles with state

At a Feb. 7 meeting, following human trafficking awareness month, Fort Bend County commissioners registered the Creating Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Empowerment specialty court for juveniles with the Texas Office of Court Administration. The court provides counseling and mentorship for youth who are victims of or at risk of becoming subject to sex trafficking. These…

Congress must act on human trafficking victims bill – The Hill
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Congress must act on human trafficking victims bill – The Hill

“I remember the first time someone named what had been happening to me for the majority of my life. ‘Sex trafficking.’ It shattered everything around me. What had been happening to me since I was a toddler wasn’t normal. It wasn’t okay. It didn’t happen to everyone. I was a survivor of a heinous crime,…

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery
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New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey has teamed up with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California to propose the “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022” or simply HR 6552, a an anti-human trafficking legislation that funds care and support for victims. The Republican leader labeled human trafficking as “modern…