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Local organizations support sex trafficking victims, survivors
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Local organizations support sex trafficking victims, survivors

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Several organizations offer help to those affected by sex trafficking. Here are four organizations that offer support and resources in the Las Vegas Valley. The Cupcake Girls is a national organization serving people in 36 states. One of two physical branches in the country is located in Las Vegas. More than 100 people are supported…

DPS: 30 children found in human trafficking operation
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DPS: 30 children found in human trafficking operation

ByEyes on Trafficking News

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – On Tuesday May 9, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (CID) ran a missing and exploited child operation and found a total of 30 children. The age of youngest child recovered was 13 years of age. Law enforcement’s goal was to find or recover children reported missing in Midland…

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra's Roundtable Meeting with Organizations Supporting …
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Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra's Roundtable Meeting with Organizations Supporting …

ByEyes on Trafficking News

On Wednesday, April 26th, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in a roundtable discussion with organizations working with HHS’ new Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS) and the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) to support survivors of domestic violence in local communities. At the meeting, Secretary…

The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between
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The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in Between

ByBilly Joe Cain

From the Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Child Sex Trafficking – Archived Webinars Presented on January 24, 2023 Lubbock organizations One Voice Home, Open Door, and Voice of Hope as they discuss how they have partnered to elevate awareness about Human Trafficking in the area and through this partnership are providing…

'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS
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'There are many forms': Local vigil raises awareness to human trafficking – WEWS

ByEyes on Trafficking News

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer vigil held to raise awareness of the issue facing Ohio at the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. During…

‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking
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‘There are many forms of trafficking’: Vigil held in East Cleveland to raise awareness about human trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

**WARNING: This story contains content about human trafficking and abuse that may be upsetting to some readers.** January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and although there are only a few days left, the efforts to raise awareness are ever-present. An instance of that effort was seen in East Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at a prayer…

Lubbock, Amarillo United stores raise awareness on human trafficking
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Lubbock, Amarillo United stores raise awareness on human trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Over the past few days, people have noticed bright yellow stickers in the bathrooms of United Supermarkets and United fuel stations in Amarillo. The bright blue and yellow stickers say “Get HELP, Get Out.” As they have for the past three years, United Supermarkets place the stickers in bathrooms as part of Texas Blue Sand…

United against human trafficking: How United Supermarkets’ yellow stickers help victims
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United against human trafficking: How United Supermarkets’ yellow stickers help victims

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Over the past few days, people have noticed bright yellow stickers in the bathrooms of United Supermarkets and United fuel stations in Amarillo. The bright blue and yellow stickers say “Get HELP, Get Out.” As they have for the past three years, United Supermarkets place the stickers in bathrooms as part of Texas Blue Sand…

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center hosting Human Trafficking Awareness Panel Tuesday night
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Cleveland Rape Crisis Center hosting Human Trafficking Awareness Panel Tuesday night

ByEyes on Trafficking News

CLEVELAND — January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The observance helps raise awareness and educate the public about how to identify and prevent the crime. Ohio ranks fifth in total human trafficking calls to the National Human Trafficking hotline, according to data. In Cleveland, there is no official number of victims because many cases…