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Research Urges More Sex Trafficking Training in Healthcare
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Research Urges More Sex Trafficking Training in Healthcare

Victims’ agency and needs, independent of their desire to exit trafficking, should be the focus of healthcare services for individuals who have been sexually exploited, concludes a new study by researchers with McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN). “Unfortunately, we found a lack of awareness on the part of healthcare professionals and the inability…

Kingston region creates protocol to support survivors of human trafficking
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Kingston region creates protocol to support survivors of human trafficking

Alexandra Stevenson describes Kingston and Frontenac County’s new human trafficking protocol as a declaration that no one is going to fall through the cracks. Stevenson, who called herself both a victim and survivor of human trafficking, helped review the document, which was signed by representatives of the public school board, community organizations and law enforcement on Tuesday morning….

Kingston region creates strategy to support survivors of human trafficking | CBC News
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Kingston region creates strategy to support survivors of human trafficking | CBC News

Alexandra Stevenson describes Kingston and Frontenac County’s new human trafficking protocol as a declaration that no one is going to fall through the cracks. Stevenson, who called herself both a victim and survivor of human trafficking, helped review the document, which was signed by representatives of the public school board, community organizations and law enforcement Tuesday morning. “This…

National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking | CBC News
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National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking | CBC News

The national organization representing Inuit says it’s ready to start working with the RCMP to protect Inuit from human trafficking networks — especially in southern communities where they are more vulnerable. Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), said something must be done about Inuit who go south for services — such as health…

Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC
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Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sierra, 34, is determined to speak out about how she survived what she calls a hellish ordeal. Raised by a mother who moved frequently between the United States and Akwesasne — a Mohawk community bordering Cornwall, Ont. — Sierra said she had…

How a Soviet nuclear site could be key to Europe’s EV market
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How a Soviet nuclear site could be key to Europe’s EV market

Editor’s note: while this doesn’t specifically call out trafficking, the resources for the EV market are an important anti-trafficking battleground. This is supplied for your research. The artificial mound covers a radioactive pond from when the town covertly processed uranium for the Soviet nuclear industry until 1989. Today, the adjacent facilities are home to oil…

Calgary man accused of human trafficking, wanted on Canada-wide warrant
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Calgary man accused of human trafficking, wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Tevin Laramee-Watson is charged with exploiting women for financial benefit from sexual services, as well as assaulting and threatening one of his victims. Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of a Calgary man suspected of being involved in human trafficking. Officials with Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams’ human trafficking unit say Tevin…

2 men charged in connection with Toronto-area human trafficking investigation
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2 men charged in connection with Toronto-area human trafficking investigation

Two men have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking investigation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), police say. Peel Regional Police said on Oct. 8, officers received a report that a woman was being held against her will and was being trafficked in the sex trade at a Brampton hotel. Officers said two…

Monday Starter: Maryknoll sister is Talitha Kum's new international coordinator
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Monday Starter: Maryknoll sister is Talitha Kum's new international coordinator

Editor’s note: Global Sisters Report’s Monday Starter is a weekly feature from GSR staff writers that rounds up news from or about women religious that you may otherwise have missed. Talitha Kum, the sister-led international network that advocates against human trafficking, has a new leader. Maryknoll Sr. Abby Avelino will be the organization’s third international…

Visa 'Intended to Help' Pornhub, MindGeek Monetize Child Porn: Ruling – Variety
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Visa 'Intended to Help' Pornhub, MindGeek Monetize Child Porn: Ruling – Variety

In a setback for Visa in a case alleging the payment processor is liable for the distribution of child pornography on Pornhub and other sites operated by parent company MindGeek, a federal judge ruled that it was reasonable to conclude that Visa knowingly facilitated the criminal activity. On Friday, July 29, U.S. District Judge Cormac…