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Experts: Child sex trafficking is a reality in South Carolina and prevention is key
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Experts: Child sex trafficking is a reality in South Carolina and prevention is key

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force sees cases of child sex trafficking in “every corner of the state,” says Director Katheryn Moorehead. “We have seen a steady increase in the number of cases since legislation was passed in 2018 positioning the Department of Social Services to respond to the needs of…

Building Trust One Person at a Time: The Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking
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Building Trust One Person at a Time: The Victim-Centered Approach to Human Trafficking

Connections are being made one woman at a time by offering support and meeting a few basic needs near Atkinson Street in Boston, ground zero of the city’s opioid epidemic. For many women, this is where substance use disorder and human trafficking intersect. Clinical psychologist Dr. Abigail Judge and peer advocate Sandra Andrade hit the…

Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 Annual Report at the State House recently. Task Force leadership joined him for the release, including local, state, and federal law enforcement. The annual report shares data that details the magnitude of human trafficking…

Berkeley County proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Berkeley County proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Before Berkeley County Council began business as usual last week, council took a moment to stop and recognize a daily fight for justice – proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. On Jan. 9, council presented the proclamation to members of the Charleston County Public Safety team, Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) and Dorchester…

Thailand hosts COMMIT meeting against trafficking in six Mekong countries – Bangkok Post
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Thailand hosts COMMIT meeting against trafficking in six Mekong countries – Bangkok Post

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, led by Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary, organised a meeting in line with the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Human Trafficking (COMMIT Process) in a hybrid online and onsite format at S Ratchada Leisure Hotel, Bangkok on December 15-16, 2022. Participants included over 200 representatives from six…

Raising awareness of regional task force | News, Sports, Jobs – The Mining Gazette
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Raising awareness of regional task force | News, Sports, Jobs – The Mining Gazette

HOUGHTON — The goal of National Human Trafficking month is to raise public awareness of its prevalence. However, Michigan is not immune. According to the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force (UPHTTF) website, human trafficking affects individuals across the world and right here in Michigan. It is commonly regarded as the second largest criminal enterprise…

Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News
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Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Two Lowcountry organizations that treat victims of human trafficking find ways to increase awareness and education on the topic after Attorney General Alan Wilson released the state’s 10th annual human trafficking report. According to the data, Charleston County ranks second highest in the state when it comes to reported human trafficking cases….

SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV
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SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – More victims of human trafficking were reported in 2022 than the year before across South Carolina, according to the state’s 2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report. Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 10th annual report during a press conference on Monday. “We will not stop with this crusade until we…

SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF
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SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 annual report at the State House Monday morning. Task Force leadership joined him for the release, including local, state and federal law enforcement. The annual report shares data that details the magnitude of human…

Task force to address human trafficking in ENC – WITN
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Task force to address human trafficking in ENC – WITN

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) – U.S. Attorney Michael Easley is announcing efforts to combat human trafficking. The office is creating a dedicated human trafficking task force. It is meeting regularly to share intelligence and investigative leads, receive specialized training and develop investigative tools. “It is easy to dismiss human trafficking as a problem that happens only…