Stable

Stable: A group of victims under the control of a pimp.

Raising Awareness to Human Trafficking in Moreno Valley | Debra Blackwell
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Raising Awareness to Human Trafficking in Moreno Valley | Debra Blackwell

According to a press release by the Riverside County Sheriff’s office, 31 people throughout Riverside County were taken into custody for solicitation of prostitution, prostitution, and pandering. Moreno Valley had the most significant number of arrests out of several cities. In January 2023, multiple agencies participated in “Reclaim & Rebuild” a program that focuses on…

How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions
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How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions

1. Mayhem “Everybody who works at Hickman’s, get up! Pack your stuff—you’re being moved today!” Corrections officers swarmed the Santa Rosa Unit at the Perryville women’s prison in Goodyear, Arizona, barking orders and handing out trash bags for belongings. Many women were alarmed. We’re being moved to Hickman’s? How? The officers weren’t sharing a lot…

FOX23 Investigates: Human trafficking at home versus abroad
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FOX23 Investigates: Human trafficking at home versus abroad

TULSA, Okla. — Sex trafficking is a crime that happens all over the world, and right here in Tulsa. FOX23 Investigative Reporter Janna Clark looks into how it can look different here than in other countries, and what as parents you need to look out for. Janna is part of a Tulsa team that just…

'Georgia border crisis' subject of Senate talks on immigrant influx
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'Georgia border crisis' subject of Senate talks on immigrant influx

The committee’s four other members – all Democrats – were absent from the Friday hearing. But flanking Moore on the dais was State Sen. Josh McLaurin, D-Sandy Springs. “I think this is an issue that all Americans should be concerned about,” he said. “I think what most voters want from us, as different parties trying…

Biden Pledged to Take On “Junk Fees.” He Should Start With Jails and Prisons.
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Biden Pledged to Take On “Junk Fees.” He Should Start With Jails and Prisons.

In what was probably the first reference to “junk fees” during a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his administration is cracking down on “those hidden surcharges too many companies use to make you pay more” and urged Congress to pass legislation expanding on the effort. “The idea that cable,…

Local human trafficking survivors share stories, guidance for how to protect youth
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Local human trafficking survivors share stories, guidance for how to protect youth

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Jasmine Myers’ trafficker was a family member, who repeatedly sold her to adult men for sex from the time she was 5 until she was removed from her home at age 17. Taylor Venezuela met her trafficker through a false modeling job, where he lured her into pornography when she was 19….

Soroptimist club spotlights human trafficking in region
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Soroptimist club spotlights human trafficking in region

Jan. 18—In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Soroptimist Club of Marysville-Yuba City will be hosting its first annual Walk to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking in the Yuba-Sutter Area. The event will take place at noon on Jan. 24 starting at Hometown Lenders located at 1210 Stabler Ln. in Yuba City. The…

Edmondson: The scourge of human trafficking must stop! | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
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Edmondson: The scourge of human trafficking must stop! | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights abuses of our time, and more tragically, it is more common than many people recognize It is estimated that there are more than 25 million men, women, and children who are victims of human trafficking around the world. Human trafficking is a crime that knows no borders….

Debunking myths key to understanding and preventing human trafficking
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Debunking myths key to understanding and preventing human trafficking

By Paula Peterson SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The topic of human trafficking becomes a common headline during Super Bowl week and a recent social media post in South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the need for a better understanding of the topic. The Polaris Project is a non-profit dedicated to the support of human trafficking…