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Research Urges More Sex Trafficking Training in Healthcare
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Research Urges More Sex Trafficking Training in Healthcare

Victims’ agency and needs, independent of their desire to exit trafficking, should be the focus of healthcare services for individuals who have been sexually exploited, concludes a new study by researchers with McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN). “Unfortunately, we found a lack of awareness on the part of healthcare professionals and the inability…

‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking
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‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking

July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…

Human trafficking trial: Migrant worker describes firm's intimidation tactics | London Free Press
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Human trafficking trial: Migrant worker describes firm's intimidation tactics | London Free Press

The migrant worker paused for a moment before answering if he was ever fearful of the man who headed the agency that brought him to London from Guatemala. A Spanish interpreter translated into English what the worker, 43, who can’t be identified under a court order, said in his native language about what Jose Callejas,…

Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC
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Trafficked woman hopes sharing her story will help girls back home in Akwesasne – CBC

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Sierra, 34, is determined to speak out about how she survived what she calls a hellish ordeal. Raised by a mother who moved frequently between the United States and Akwesasne — a Mohawk community bordering Cornwall, Ont. — Sierra said she had…

New USask human trafficking study asks for sweeping system changes
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New USask human trafficking study asks for sweeping system changes

Human trafficking is often thought of as an international crime. A new study by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan shows that human trafficking in Canada is mainly a domestic problem. The study shows Indigenous, women and girls in remote and rural areas are most likely to be victims of human trafficking, something also borne…

Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3
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Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 3 … What we are watching in Canada … Quebecers are heading to the polls today after a five-week provincial election campaign dominated by issues…

Human trafficking is happening in Newfoundland – SaltWire
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Human trafficking is happening in Newfoundland – SaltWire

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Despite advocates’ best efforts to raise awareness and understanding, there’s long been a misconception in Newfoundland and Labrador that human trafficking isn’t a local issue, Angela Crockwell said Thursday, Sept. 15. Crockwell has done countless media interviews and made numerous public statements since she assumed the role of executive director of…

Visa 'Intended to Help' Pornhub, MindGeek Monetize Child Porn: Ruling – Variety
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Visa 'Intended to Help' Pornhub, MindGeek Monetize Child Porn: Ruling – Variety

In a setback for Visa in a case alleging the payment processor is liable for the distribution of child pornography on Pornhub and other sites operated by parent company MindGeek, a federal judge ruled that it was reasonable to conclude that Visa knowingly facilitated the criminal activity. On Friday, July 29, U.S. District Judge Cormac…

Winnipeg man arrested in human trafficking investigation gets 3 years in jail – CBC.ca
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Winnipeg man arrested in human trafficking investigation gets 3 years in jail – CBC.ca

A 33-year-old Winnipeg man who was arrested last year after a two-year police investigation into human trafficking has now been sentenced to three years in jail —  one of the first lengthy sentences for the charge in Manitoba, Winnipeg police say. The investigation began in 2019 into a person who police believed was recruiting young women to…