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HCSO human trafficking bust comes amid juvenile court program disbanding
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HCSO human trafficking bust comes amid juvenile court program disbanding

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Four days, seven arrests, and a slew of serious charges are what the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said came from a recent undercover operation. “So, what our detectives did is they posed as an individual who was basically soliciting their fictitious niece on the internet for anyone who come and…

Banning social media isn't the answer — Adam Kovacevich – Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Banning social media isn't the answer — Adam Kovacevich – Jacksonville Journal-Courier

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A new survey from Pew Research Center shows that most teens say social media strengthens their friendships, engages their creative side, and connects them with support. But as our nation debates how to make online experiences healthier for young people, those benefits are being overlooked and a concerning wave of legislation threatens to prevent teens…

Human trafficking conference to highlight how to better protect kids
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Human trafficking conference to highlight how to better protect kids

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Riverside County’s annual “Human Trafficking Conference” will be held next week, beginning Tuesday, in a virtual forum focused on deterring sex crimes against children. The 2023 conference will be hosted by the Department of Public Social Services, featuring multiple speakers and breakout sessions. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and…

Central Florida non-profit works to educate kids on the dangers of child trafficking – WFTV
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Central Florida non-profit works to educate kids on the dangers of child trafficking – WFTV

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The “Paving the Way” Foundation is a non-profit organization in Central Florida that works to educate kids about the dangers facing them in today’s world. President and CEO Jan Edwards says there are three key numbers to keep in mind when talking about child exploitation: 10, 17, and 29. Edwards says 10…

15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State
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15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State

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Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Local and regional IA coalition updates Thanks to hotel employees, missing girl found, and Michigan man charged with trafficking Labor trafficking case exposes farmworker abuses Why the average

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