Online Platform

An online platform is a digital medium that allows users to access various services and engage in activities over the internet. These platforms can serve various purposes, including social networking, e-commerce, entertainment, education, and information sharing. In the context of human trafficking, online platforms have become a major tool for traffickers to recruit, exploit, and control victims. These platforms can include social media sites, chat rooms, online classifieds, and other websites where users can post advertisements and solicit services. Online platforms have also become a key tool for advocates and law enforcement to raise awareness about human trafficking, provide resources for victims, and track and prevent trafficking activities. Effective responses to human trafficking require a comprehensive approach that includes strategies to address online exploitation and abuse.

 

 

Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 30 Essential Online Safety Tips
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Personal Safety In the Digital Age: 30 Essential Online Safety Tips

Importance of online safety in today’s digital age. In today’s digital age, online safety is of paramount importance due to the pervasive integration of technology into various aspects of our lives. The internet offers incredible opportunities for communication, learning, and productivity, but it also presents numerous risks and threats. Here are key reasons why online…

Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation
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Global law enforcement collaboration leads to rescue of 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation

An international investigation resulted in the successful rescue of a 6-year-old girl from online sexual exploitation, and the arrest of a suspected trafficker, on June 18, 2023, in Manila, Philippines. Another suspect in Manila was arrested on November 11, 2022. The operations were a result of international law enforcement collaboration between the Philippine National Police…

Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…

Andrew Tate investigated over more serious human trafficking allegations
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Andrew Tate investigated over more serious human trafficking allegations

Romanian prosecutors have upgraded the human trafficking charges they are investigating social media influencer Andrew Tate over. Prosecutors say that Mr Tate, his brother Tristan and two other suspects are being investigated for human trafficking “in continued form” – saying that it was a more serious crime than separate counts of trafficking, Reuters reported. The…

Republic of Moldova: Council of Europe-ECPAT Country Overview highlights the need for more resources to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation
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Republic of Moldova: Council of Europe-ECPAT Country Overview highlights the need for more resources to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chisinau / Moldova, 4 May 2023—More resources need to be devoted in the Republic of Moldova to identifying and supporting victims of child sexual exploitation, including from the most vulnerable groups, according to a joint Council of Europe and ECPAT International Country Overview released today. The Overview underlines that the country’s socio-economic…

‘Very first person to rent:’ New Jersey man arrested for human trafficking at St. Augustine Airbnb
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‘Very first person to rent:’ New Jersey man arrested for human trafficking at St. Augustine Airbnb

St. Johns County deputies are investigating a case of human trafficking out of an Airbnb property. A New Jersey man was arrested and charged, Monday, for human trafficking of a person less than 18, …

Lawsuit says Meta board 'turned blind eye' to human trafficking | Al Arabiya English
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Lawsuit says Meta board 'turned blind eye' to human trafficking | Al Arabiya English

A shareholder lawsuit filed late Monday accuses board members of Instagram and Facebook parent Meta of shirking their duties by ignoring human and sex trafficking on the tech giant’s social platforms. The suit filed in the Court of Chancery in the US state of Delaware calls for Mark Zuckerberg, along with other executives and board…

The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas
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The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas

“Hey beautiful.” “Thought you were cool.” “Leave and I’ll find you.” They’re things sex traffickers say online to lure, challenge, and threaten victims. And for thousands of people in and around downtown Dallas Wednesday, they were written in the sky—to raise awareness and help fight a growing national problem.   The “SkyTrafficking” messages were created…

"Breaking the Chains: Uncovering the Dark Reality of Human Trafficking in Grand Rapids"
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"Breaking the Chains: Uncovering the Dark Reality of Human Trafficking in Grand Rapids"

“Breaking the Chains: Uncovering the Dark Reality of Human Trafficking in Grand Rapids” Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash Human trafficking is a dark and heinous crime that has been occurring in Grand Rapids for far too long. The city is known for its bustling downtown and friendly community, but behind the façade lies a…