Motel

A motel is a type of hotel that is typically smaller in scale and provides accommodations for travelers on a more transient basis. Motels are often located along highways and are designed to provide a place for people to rest while they are traveling. They typically offer basic amenities such as beds, a private bathroom, and sometimes a small sitting area or kitchenette. Motels may also have on-site parking for guests’ vehicles.

Motels are generally less expensive than traditional hotels, and they are often used by travelers who are on a budget or who are only staying for a short period of time. Some motels may offer additional amenities such as a swimming pool or continental breakfast, but these vary from one location to another. Motels may also be used as temporary housing for people who are in transition or who are unable to secure more permanent housing.

 

 

Secretary of state talks human trafficking awareness with Waterloo Rotary Club
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Secretary of state talks human trafficking awareness with Waterloo Rotary Club

Andy Milone   WATERLOO — Human trafficking is a complex, international issue. But right here in Iowa, Secretary of State Paul Pate wants businesses and nonprofit organizations to know they can play a role by becoming aware of the signs and how to respond appropriately. He spoke to a crowd of about 50 people at…

Human trafficking bill a milestone – but also missing something – Orlando Sentinel
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Human trafficking bill a milestone – but also missing something – Orlando Sentinel

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning does not support “abolition,” per se. That said, we welcome all the groups that are working to make a difference, and you should make up your own mind as to how you decide to get involved. I’ve been on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking in Florida for nearly…

We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online
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We’re Closer to Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse Online

Children need companies to design platforms for safety as effectively as they innovate for profit. Kids need governments to regulate the internet the way they regulate physical spaces—with protection and accountability as priority. And civil society organizations must play their role too, sharing promising models and practices while amplifying survivor leaders globally. These imperatives are…

Montana Department of Justice grateful for additional resources from Legislature
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Montana Department of Justice grateful for additional resources from Legislature

HELENA — Leaders with the Montana Department of Justice came into the 2023 state legislative session saying they were dealing with a significant rise in cases. Lawmakers responded by giving them more resources to address issues like illegal drugs, human trafficking, sexual assault and the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people. “I think…

Legislature passes bill adding safe house protections against human trafficking, closing hotels loophole
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Legislature passes bill adding safe house protections against human trafficking, closing hotels loophole

A bill designed to improve security against human trafficking at safe houses and crack down on noncompliance of anti-trafficking measures at hotels has cleared its final stop in the Legislature. House members voted unanimously for the bill (SB 1690), a priority of Attorney General Ashley Moody that adds heightened signage, staffing and educational standards at…

Sex trafficking plea deal means unending ‘nightmare’ for Texas mom
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Sex trafficking plea deal means unending ‘nightmare’ for Texas mom

Several people who worked on the case said they were outraged by the final resolution, which gave 2 men charged with sex trafficking a plea deal to walk free. SAN ANTONIO — Irma Reyes changed clothes in the back seat of the pickup: skirt, tights, turtleneck, leather jacket. All black. She brushed her hair and…

El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests
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El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests

Leaders in East County’s largest city have demanded a local motel make several changes or risk closure, part of a broader crackdown on El Cajon hotels that have rented high numbers of rooms to homeless people. The local Motel 6 must add security 24 hours a day, take down a fence blocking a potential fire…

PBJ Learning Announces New Online Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Course
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PBJ Learning Announces New Online Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Course

Texas Hospitality Industry Awareness TX HB 390: New Training Program to Combat Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry AUSTIN, Texas – April 18, 2023 — The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has approved a new training program aimed at combating human trafficking in the hospitality industry. Texas Hospitality Industry Awareness TX HB 390 is an annual,…

Keicher Bill Supporting Trafficking Victims Receives Unanimous Support | Algonquin, IL Patch
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Keicher Bill Supporting Trafficking Victims Receives Unanimous Support | Algonquin, IL Patch

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. Last week, the Illinois House of Representatives gave unanimous approval to legislation filed by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore). House Bill 2418 creates a pathway to expunge criminal records for victims of human trafficking as they seek to recover…