Modern Day Slavery

Modern slavery, also known as contemporary slavery or neo-slavery, refers to the practice of holding people in bondage or servitude through force, coercion, or deception. This can take many forms, including forced labor, sex trafficking, bonded labor, and other forms of exploitation. Modern slavery is a global problem that affects millions of people around the world, and it is a violation of fundamental human rights. It is important to understand the root causes of modern slavery and to work together to end this practice.

 

 

Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition June 2022 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones Human Trafficking Coalition June 2022 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our 5 Stones June 2022 meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this June featured Rebecca Bender, CEO and Founder of Rebecca Bender Initiative and Elevate Academy.  Rebecca taught us the dangers of sensationalizing trafficking and shared with us her personal story. Here is the link to…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News

The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said during…

Attorney General James Provides Resources to Hotels to Protect Human Trafficking Victims – New York State Attorney General
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Attorney General James Provides Resources to Hotels to Protect Human Trafficking Victims – New York State Attorney General

AG James Reminds Hotels to Post Mandatory Human Trafficking Signage with Hotline Number as Summer Travel Increases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to prevent human trafficking and protect New Yorkers as summer travel and cross-border movement increases. Attorney General James provided hotel and tourism associations with cards that contain…

The difference between human smuggling and human trafficking – NewsNation Now
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The difference between human smuggling and human trafficking – NewsNation Now

(NewsNation) — An initial investigation by law enforcement suggests Monday’s tragedy that left 53 migrants dead after they were abandoned in the back of a sweltering truck was likely the result of human smuggling. But what is human smuggling and how is it different than another common term, human trafficking? The two crimes can overlap…

Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads

Part 1: What is human trafficking? Watch related video here. Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. It’s a global issue, and Hampton Roads is not immune. The Polaris Project says 25 million people are being trafficked worldwide. A fraction of those victims are either trafficked through our…

Why don’t people being trafficked just leave?
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Why don’t people being trafficked just leave?

When first hearing about human trafficking, many people ask this question: “if people being trafficked are not physically restrained, why don’t they just leave?” The answer requires a compassionate and nuanced understanding of the multi-faceted nature of exploitation. Although the majority of trafficking survivors have not ever been chained up or kept locked in a…

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,…

Senator Ileana Garcia appointed to Florida council on human trafficking – FOX 35 Orlando
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Senator Ileana Garcia appointed to Florida council on human trafficking – FOX 35 Orlando

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Senator Ileana Garcia was appointed to Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs on Thursday. Her position within the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking is meant to build state and local partnerships to combat human trafficking throughout Florida.  “Human traffickers are dangerous criminals in constant search of new…

Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor
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Toxic tiles: the floors we walk on could be made with forced labor

The vinyl flooring industry is experiencing a boom in the U.S. and other wealthy countries. At chain stores like Home Depot, being able to purchase vinyl flooring –  what the […]

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