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Oklahoma Senate approves measure addressing demand side of human trafficking
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Oklahoma Senate approves measure addressing demand side of human trafficking

  Oklahoma City – State Senator Darrell Weaver has won full Senate approval of a measure which, for the first time in Oklahoma, would address the demand side of human trafficking. Weaver, R-Moore, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 2054, which would strengthen the penalty for “Johns” by changing the crime of paying a person for sex…

Commission launches anti-human trafficking series and 'Not Me' educational initiative
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Commission launches anti-human trafficking series and 'Not Me' educational initiative

OKLAHOMA CITY — Each year, an estimated 4,000 Oklahomans seek help from human trafficking situations. The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women will launch two anti-human trafficking educational efforts — series of Community Conversations to Stop Human Trafficking at schools and a Not Me initiative. “Human trafficking is modern-day slavery,” said Commission State Chair…

Human Trafficking awareness to be discussed at SSC, forum – Shawnee News-Star
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Human Trafficking awareness to be discussed at SSC, forum – Shawnee News-Star

A panel discussion on human trafficking awareness will be presented in two separate programs Thursday, Jan. 12 on the campus of Seminole State College. A program for SSC students, SSC employees and area high school students will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. The event is free, open to…

Investigator: Human trafficking not seen locally | News | tahlequahdailypress.com
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Investigator: Human trafficking not seen locally | News | tahlequahdailypress.com

Editor’s note: Make no mistake, the “zip tie” story, like other ones you see on social media, is not real. Read more here. Just because human trafficking isn’t being “seen,” it certainly doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Most likely, it means that the community needs to become aware of the issue and learn how to…