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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…

PBJ Learning contributes to the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s Submission to the U.S. Department of State for the 2023 Trafficking In Persons Report
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PBJ Learning contributes to the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s Submission to the U.S. Department of State for the 2023 Trafficking In Persons Report

Through their survey of 70 organizations across the country, the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance identified both critical findings regarding the overall state of survivor service provision within America and areas for improvement within the anti-trafficking field. Download here. Submitted February 1, 2023 by the National Trafficking Sheltered AllianceCompiled by Anna Hagenbuch, Membership Program ManagerDesigned by…

48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City
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48 arrested in human-trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation in San Diego, National City

A monthlong investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation in San Diego and National City resulted in 48 arrests and identification of 16 people believed to have been trafficked — including eight children, officials announced Tuesday. The investigation — dubbed Operation Better Pathways — was conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, a…

Daly City family sentenced after running decade-long human trafficking ring out of daycare
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Daly City family sentenced after running decade-long human trafficking ring out of daycare

3 sentenced after running decade-long Daly City human trafficking ring The family members found guilty of running a human trafficking ring out of a Daly City daycare and adult care center learned their fate Wednesday. Joshua Gamos was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison, Carlina Gamos, to five years and eight months,…

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking
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With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News
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'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News

Jan. 3—In observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, local governance and advocacy groups will host a series of events they believe will advance the public’s understanding of a complicated issue. “Human trafficking doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said Dustin Contreras, co-director of Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking, a local advocacy group composed of law…

Illinois recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Illinois recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

  January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking among their youth in treatment. Nearly 1,000 congregate care staff in 37 facilities…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – know the signs
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – know the signs

Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash Information provided by Illinois Department of Children & Family Services CHICAGO, Ill. (January 1, 2023) – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois…

DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking
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DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking

  DCFS Providing Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking (Chicago, IL) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking…