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Kiran seriously concerned about child negligence
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Kiran seriously concerned about child negligence

Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is concerned with the data of child negligence under the Child Welfare Act National Database as it shows that child abuse and neglect happens within a child’s safe space. She says according to the Child Welfare Act National Database, 68% of the 1,968 cases that…

Grand Jury Report on Human Sex Trafficking Calls for Increased Resources, Shared Data | The Capistrano Dispatch
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Grand Jury Report on Human Sex Trafficking Calls for Increased Resources, Shared Data | The Capistrano Dispatch

More funding and collaboration is needed to bolster the county’s agencies and stakeholders in combatting human sex trafficking, the Orange County Grand Jury concluded in its latest report published this month. Prior to releasing its findings, the group conducted extensive interviews with county officials, social service personnel and subject matter experts in addition to reviewing…

No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea
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No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea

At a press conference last month, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit took aim at SB357, the Safer Streets for All Act. The law, which went into effect two months ago, repealed previous California law that criminalized loitering with the intent to engage in sex work. Nisleit claimed SB357 prevented law enforcement from acting to disrupt…

COYOTE RI: Support immunity for sex workers reporting crimes – Uprise RI
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COYOTE RI: Support immunity for sex workers reporting crimes – Uprise RI

Have you ever thought sex workers and sex trafficking survivors should be able to go to police and report crimes like sex trafficking, kidnapping, or assault without being arrested for prostitution? House Bill 6064, introduced on March 3rd, attempts to make that a reality, and it needs your support. The Nuts and Bolts This is…

Officials say CA sex trafficking operations are 'out of control,' call for repeal of loitering law
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Officials say CA sex trafficking operations are 'out of control,' call for repeal of loitering law

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Police chiefs and mayors across the state are criticizing a new law is limiting their ability to crack down on sex and human trafficking operations. Now, an effort to repeal it is underway after a civil rights organization saw our report exposing the problem in East Oakland. “I saw what happened…

48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com
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48 arrests, 8 children rescued in sex trafficking operation in San Diego | cbs8.com

SAN DIEGO — Local, state and federal authorities announced Tuesday they’ve arrested 48 people and rescued 8 children during an operation aimed at combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation. ‘Operation Better Pathways’ launched in January. “The youngest victim rescued during this operation was 13 years old,” said SDPD Chief David Nisleit.”She was seen walking the…

48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City
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48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City

A monthlong investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation in San Diego and National City resulted in 48 arrests and identification of 16 people believed to have been trafficked — including eight children, officials announced Tuesday. The investigation — dubbed Operation Better Pathways — was conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, a…

California cities rattled by prostitution, human trafficking in broad daylight as cops pin blame …
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California cities rattled by prostitution, human trafficking in broad daylight as cops pin blame …

Editor’s note: this is important for your research into popular culture in America. Watch the video here. Women wearing thongs in broad daylight on street corners, pimps following mothers taking their kids to school, and prostitutes twerking at traffic have become common scenes in California. Local leaders claim human trafficking and prostitution are rampant in the Golden…

Caught on camera: Video shows alleged sex workers soliciting outside Catholic grade school
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Caught on camera: Video shows alleged sex workers soliciting outside Catholic grade school

OAKLAND, Calif. — Video showing women who appear to be sex workers soliciting right outside a Catholic grade school in California is raising concerns about human trafficking in the area. Parents and city officials told the I-Team for our sister station, ABC7 News, that young women, some police believe may be trafficked, are walking outside…

Video showing alleged sex workers soliciting outside East Oakland school sparks call for action
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Video showing alleged sex workers soliciting outside East Oakland school sparks call for action

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Video showing women who appear to be sex workers soliciting right outside a Catholic grade school in East Oakland is raising concerns about human trafficking in the area. Parents and city officials tell the I-Team young women, some police believe may be trafficked, are walking outside St. Anthony’s K-8 grade school…