Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona is the fifth-largest city in the United States, located in the Sonoran Desert and known for its hot climate, beautiful desert landscapes, and vibrant culture. It has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, and today it is a bustling metropolitan area with a population of over 1.7 million people. Phoenix is also home to numerous universities, major sports teams, and world-class museums, making it a hub of art, education, and entertainment.

However, despite its many positive attributes, Phoenix is also a city that is affected by the issue of human trafficking. Arizona is known as a hub for trafficking due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, which makes it an attractive destination for traffickers bringing victims into the country. Phoenix is a major transit point for both sex and labor trafficking, with victims often being transported through the city on their way to other destinations. The city is also home to many vulnerable populations, including migrant farmworkers, domestic workers, and individuals working in the construction industry, who are particularly susceptible to trafficking due to the nature of their work.

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 136 reported cases of human trafficking in Arizona in 2020, with the majority of cases involving sex trafficking. The state has implemented various measures to combat human trafficking, including the creation of task forces, the passage of laws to protect victims, and efforts to raise public awareness. However, much more needs to be done to address this pervasive and harmful crime. It is important for individuals and communities to be vigilant and informed about the signs of human trafficking, and to work together to create a safer and more just society for all.

 

 

13 Children Rescued From Sex Trafficking After Sunday's Big Game – Send Relief
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13 Children Rescued From Sex Trafficking After Sunday's Big Game – Send Relief

Over the course of the weekend, Send Relief’s L.A. team was battling intense spiritual warfare as they fought child trafficking in Phoenix during the Big Game. Twice, the team were nearly in fatal car crashes where drivers would have T-boned the vehicle had they kept spinning out. Shaken but comforted by God’s protection, Send Relief…

10 Largest Prisons in the World
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10 Largest Prisons in the World

In this article, we will discuss the 10 Largest Prisons in the World. You can skip our industry overview and go directly to the 5 Largest Prisons in the World. The prison industry refers to the set of businesses, operations, and economic activities that are related to the management, construction, and financing of prisons. Owing to…

Sinema gets NFL to commit to making Arizona model for helping trafficking victims national
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Sinema gets NFL to commit to making Arizona model for helping trafficking victims national

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on Friday toured the Phoenix Dream Center and led a roundtable discussion with the NFL and others about innovative ways Arizona combats human trafficking. During the event in west Phoenix, Sinema, I-Ariz., was able to secure the NFL’s commitment in bringing Arizona’s victim assistance model to the rest of the country. Bob…

Human trafficking and the Big Game – Biblical Recorder
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Human trafficking and the Big Game – Biblical Recorder

Photo provided by Send ReliefSend Relief’s team with the Los Angeles Ministry Center partnered with In Our Backyard to raise awareness on human trafficking and provide resources to survivors during the weekend of Super Bowl LVI in February 2022. PHOENIX – As thousands of fans gather in person to attend Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix…

Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking – KSL NewsRadio
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Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking – KSL NewsRadio

SALT LAKE CITY — Investigators in Phoenix, Arizona will be on high alert for possible human trafficking this Super Bowl weekend. Additionally, as the NBA All-Star game comes to Salt Lake City, investigators will potentially remain diligent. Terry Palmer with Three Strands Global, a charity that fights human trafficking, joins Jeff Caplin’s Afternoon News to…

No, the Super Bowl won’t cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix
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No, the Super Bowl won’t cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix

The traditions surrounding the Super Bowl, the most-watched event in professional sports, are time honored. The host city rolls out the red carpet to welcome 100,000 visitors, and millions of viewers anticipate a great game, entertaining halftime show and catchy commercials. Just as entrenched as those traditions is the annual reminder that the Super Bowl causes human trafficking to spike…

Anti-human trafficking campaign uses Super Bowl to shed light on year-round problem
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Anti-human trafficking campaign uses Super Bowl to shed light on year-round problem

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — See something, say something. While we hear this all the time, it’s not always easy to spot the warning signs for human trafficking. There’s a new push to train people in the hospitality and tourism industry ahead of the super bowl coming to town. Since 2014, the campaign ‘It’s a Penalty’…

Human Trafficking Alert – Super Bowl 2023 – AFA United
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Human Trafficking Alert – Super Bowl 2023 – AFA United

Date: February 10, 2023 This Sunday, February 12, 2023, Super Bowl LVII will kick off in Glendale, Arizona.  Super Bowl LVII is the upcoming American football championship game of the National Football League for the 2022 season. It will be played between the American Football Conference champion Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference…

No, the Super Bowl won't cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix – AZCentral
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No, the Super Bowl won't cause a human trafficking spike in Phoenix – AZCentral

The traditions surrounding the Super Bowl, the most-watched event in professional sports, are time honored. The host city rolls out the red carpet to welcome 100,000 visitors, and millions of viewers anticipate a great game, entertaining halftime show and catchy commercials. Just as entrenched as those traditions is the annual reminder that the Super Bowl causes human trafficking to spike…

'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches
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'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches

PHOENIX – Arizona’s law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking or is it a myth? FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep look at how sex trafficking victims are exploited and the challenge of…