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Richmond is home to a diverse population, with a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods. The city is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, historic landmarks, and outdoor recreational opportunities. In recent years, Richmond has also been recognized for its efforts to combat human trafficking, through collaboration between law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and government officials. These efforts have included training programs for law enforcement officers, outreach to vulnerable populations, and increased public awareness about the issue of human trafficking.
Victims of human trafficking come from every region of the globe. Increasingly, survivors are taking the lead in the fight against the crime and in helping its victims to heal. To understand the scope of the problem, caused primarily by criminals subjecting victims to forced labor or sex trafficking, one need only see the International Labour Organization estimates, which…
Today, there are believed to be more people trapped in slavery than at any other time in history. These are individuals who are victims of sex trafficking and forced labor. They are women, men, and children.
By Kim O’Brien Root | Daily Press Four people, including a man from Midlothian, have been charged in connection with human trafficking at a commercial laundry business. A 33-count indictment was unsealed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Norfolk. According to a news release, George William Evans, 68, of Midlothian and Ana Patricia Landaverde, 47,…
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WWBT) – Four people from Williamsburg and Midlothian have been charged in a human trafficking conspiracy investigation. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia tells WVEC that 47-year-old Ana Landaverde, 64-year-old Jeffrey Vaughan, 68-year-old George Evans and a fourth, unnamed defendant will face the 33-count indictment in…
Today, there are believed to be more people trapped in slavery than at any other time in history. These are individuals who are victims of sex trafficking and forced labor. They are women, men, and children. There are “27.6 million people [who] are estimated to be victims of trafficking,” John Richmond, the former U.S. ambassador…
Redeeming Hope will provide education, therapy, and support to young girls who’ve experienced human trafficking and sexual abuse 8 hours ago RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- It’s been nearly ten months since 32-year old Jordan Morgan was killed in a home invasion. Morgan was the daughter of former state lawmaker Wesley Morgan and Lisa Foster. Foster says…
Worldwide, one person in every 150 lives in a situation of modern slavery, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the UN. The total number of people affected is 50 million — up from 40 million just four years ago, according to the organization. What is “modern slavery”? Modern slavery is an…
November 28, 2022 • 10:28 am • Terry FitzPatrick November 28, 2022 Dear United States Senators: We, a community of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and anti-trafficking leaders working to end human trafficking, declare in solidarity that we strongly support the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). We are grateful for the energy and attention…
RICHMOND, Texas – Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office made an announcement Monday about county officials’ fight to end human trafficking. According to FBCDA’s office, officials collaborated with the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance and partnering agencies to conduct two multi-day proactive operations in August and September of 2022. In total, the operations resulted in 31…
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – The Henrico County Police Vice Investigations Team has arrested eight men during a week-long VICE operation. The team conducted its second joint jurisdictional investigation from Monday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 21, looking for individuals soliciting or “recruiting” women to join the commercial sex trade. Some investigations revealed individuals soliciting women…
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