Office of the Attorney General

The Office of the Attorney General is a government agency that is responsible for providing legal representation and advice to a country’s government or its agencies. The Attorney General is typically the chief legal officer of the government, and is responsible for overseeing the administration of justice within the country. The specific duties of the Office of the Attorney General may vary depending on the country, but typically include advising the government on legal matters, representing the government in court cases, and enforcing laws and regulations.

 

 

The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between
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The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between

From the Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Child Sex Trafficking – Archived Webinars Presented on January 24, 2023 Lubbock organizations One Voice Home, Open Door, and Voice of Hope as they discuss how they have partnered to elevate awareness about Human Trafficking in the area and through this partnership are providing…

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month on ColumbiaMagazine.com
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month on ColumbiaMagazine.com

From Captain Paul Blanton Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are joining the nation in recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to educate citizens about identifying and preventing the crime. “It is important that we all recognize the signs of human trafficking to prevent this crime…

Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force formed, Kaul announces
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Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force formed, Kaul announces

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Wednesday, Jan. 18 announced the formation of the new Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (WAHTTF). WAHTTF will be led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division (DOJ) of Criminal Investigation (DC) and Project Respect. According to a news release, the task force is comprised of federal, state…

'Working like a slave': Why human trafficking in restaurants is underreported – WGBH
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'Working like a slave': Why human trafficking in restaurants is underreported – WGBH

Working in Boston-area restaurants over the last 15 years, Billy often felt like a slave. He was caught in a seemingly never-ending cycle of labor and exploitation, striving to pay off debts, sick from stress and overwork, terrified about being turned over to immigration officials. The 41-year-old Salvadoran immigrant said he started his first restaurant…

AG Rokita asks Hoosiers to watch for signs of human trafficking & report suspicions
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AG Rokita asks Hoosiers to watch for signs of human trafficking & report suspicions

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain job roles – such as medical professionals, restaurant workers, teachers, and truck drivers – are particularly likely to come into contact with trafficking victims….

Verbatim: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Verbatim: Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office issued the following Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023: January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Attorney General Todd Rokita today asked Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. People in certain job roles – such as…

Maryland Attorney General-elect Anthony Brown's goals and priorities in his own words
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Maryland Attorney General-elect Anthony Brown's goals and priorities in his own words

When Anthony Brown leaves Congress to be sworn in Tuesday as Maryland’s next attorney general, he will make history. Brown, also a former Maryland lieutenant governor, will be the first Black attorney general in state history, joining a historic group of firsts across state government as Democrats look to accomplish a vast political agenda with…

Truck Driver Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor Victim and Producing Videos of the Abuse
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Truck Driver Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor Victim and Producing Videos of the Abuse

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Hammond, Indiana, has been sentenced in federal court to 444 months in prison followed by lifetime supervision on his conviction of sex trafficking a minor and production of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. United States District Judge…

Truck Driver Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor Victim
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Truck Driver Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor Victim

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Hammond, Indiana, has been sentenced in federal court to 444 months in prison followed by lifetime supervision on his conviction of sex trafficking a minor and production of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. United States District Judge…

South Dakota MMIP, human trafficking coordinators excited to get to work – KELOLAND.com
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South Dakota MMIP, human trafficking coordinators excited to get to work – KELOLAND.com

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The first week of a new job can be overwhelming for many and that is especially true for Allison Morrisette and Mary Beth Holzwarth. Monday, the two began their roles as South Dakota’s inaugural Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons coordinator and human trafficking coordinator and by Wednesday, they were being…