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Prostitution is the practice of providing sexual services in exchange for money or other forms of payment. Prostitution is often referred to as the “world’s oldest profession,” and has existed in some form in most cultures throughout history. However, the legality and social acceptance of prostitution varies widely, and it is often stigmatized and subject to legal restrictions. Those who engage in prostitution are often referred to as sex workers, and can include individuals of any gender or age. Prostitution is a controversial and complex issue, and opinions on it vary greatly.
Kuykendall shared her story at a Bay Area human trafficking awareness and prevention event hosted by the Houston Airport System Nov. 4, part of renewed efforts by activists and law enforcement agencies to amplify signs of the crime and methods for preventing it. Human trafficking is the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or sex…
Two downstate men potentially face long prison sentences from an array of human trafficking charges after a juvenile member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe was found in their car on May 20. The child, who was at the time identified as an Endangered Missing Juvenile, has since been reunited with her family. Steffan Alexander…
The Philippines remains as a hotspot of child trafficking for sexual exploitation although the government has already made progress in crafting policies and framework to protect its victims, a United Nations (UN) special rapporteur said. Based on her preliminary investigation on the issues of sale and exploitation of children in the Philippines, UN expert Mama…
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -A two-day undercover operation in Sparks targeting men soliciting adults and children for prostitution results in eight felony arrests and 10 misdemeanor arrests. The operation was Thursday ad Friday at an undisclosed Sparks location and several agencies were involved, according to a statement sent Saturday. Six of the arrested people attempted to…
Published on Dec 10, 2022 10:00 PM IST Speaking at the event, Shaista Ambar, social activist for women’s rights and AIMWPLB president, said, “Many people fight for justice all throughout their lives. LUCKNOW: Discussions ranged from triple talaq to the harassment of women in Iran over compulsory hijab as social activists and members of All…
(The Center Square) – A letter in possession of a woman rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Texas says it takes roughly five to 13 years to buy freedom. Law enforcement officers have told The Center Square it can take longer if the victims are sold more than once and owe multiple debts. The…
Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to protect the human rights of victims and survivors. They are active in the United Kingdom, United States, Cambodia, Norway, Australia, Ethiopia and Uganda. Their multi-disciplinary model is based on four pillars: preventing exploitation; rescuing victims; restoring lives;…
(The Center Square) – A letter held by a woman rescued from a Texas sex trafficking ring says it takes anywhere from five to 13 years to buy her freedom. Police officials have told The Center Square it may take longer if victims are sold more than once and have multiple debts. The letter was…
Daniel Rhodes, 42, is facing multiple felony charges, including manslaughter, in connection with a multi-year human trafficking ring across hotels and motels on the Treasure Coast. Rhodes is currently serving a prison sentence in Trenton for selling methamphetamine and soliciting prostitution. He was scheduled to be released before Christmas, but now he is facing new…
Seattle – A 23-year-old Seattle man, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years in prison for attempted sex trafficking of a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Issac Shorack was arrested at Sea-Tac Airport in February 2022 as he drove to the arrivals area to pick up a person he believed…
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