Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is an annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It is one of the most-watched television events in the world, attracting millions of viewers each year. The Super Bowl is also associated with various cultural and social phenomena, including halftime shows, commercials, and parties. In recent years, there has been increased attention on the issue of human trafficking around the Super Bowl, as large events like this can create opportunities for trafficking and exploitation. Many organizations use the Super Bowl as an opportunity to raise awareness about trafficking and promote efforts to combat this crime.

 

 

Vegas’ Dark Side – The Stories of Ex-Prostitutes 🇺🇸
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Vegas’ Dark Side – The Stories of Ex-Prostitutes 🇺🇸

What’s this all about? In this amazing video, Annie, a former sex trafficking victim who worked as a prostitute in Las Vegas, discusses her background, her entry into the industry, her encounters with pimps, and the control they exerted over her life. Annie explains how her initial attraction to the lifestyle was fueled by fantasies…

‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking
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‘Reach every victim’ and ‘leave no one behind’: Sisters combat human trafficking

July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…

Fight for Freedom: Tomoka Christian Church holds human trafficking awareness event | Observer Local News
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Fight for Freedom: Tomoka Christian Church holds human trafficking awareness event | Observer Local News

A mock tattoo parlor drew people into the walk-through experience, highlighting who is at risk of human trafficking. As viewers moved further into the exhibition, dimly lit boys’ and girls’ bedrooms were visible. A table with surgical instruments — alluding to illegal organ harvesting — and 90 photos of the faces of missing children completed…

Human trafficking bill a milestone – but also missing something – Orlando Sentinel
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Human trafficking bill a milestone – but also missing something – Orlando Sentinel

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning does not support “abolition,” per se. That said, we welcome all the groups that are working to make a difference, and you should make up your own mind as to how you decide to get involved. I’ve been on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking in Florida for nearly…

House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics
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House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics

A bill designed to improve human trafficking awareness, security and conditions at child and adult safe houses across Florida is now advancing in the Legislature’s lower chamber. The House Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance the measure (HB 1557) after some members voiced concern about enforcement and cost. The bill will mirror…

Human trafficking is big business in coastal Georgia | local news
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Human trafficking is big business in coastal Georgia | local news

Joe Leek couldn’t believe his ears as he listened to Susan Norris speak at a recent conference of the Rotary Club of District 6920. Norris, founder and CEO of Rescuing Hope and author of “Rescuing Hope: A Story of Sex Trafficking in America,” spoke about the proliferation of human trafficking for labor and sex slavery…

Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager
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Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager

Post-Emancipation Proclamation, the view of many in America is that slavery is an issue in our rearview. Contrarily, there are more individuals in captivity in 2023 than ever before. According to the International Labour Association, 1 in 150 individuals worldwide are experiencing some form of modern slavery. This includes sex trafficking, arranged marriages, forced labor…

Former NFL Player Charged With Trafficking Women, Racketeering – People.com
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Former NFL Player Charged With Trafficking Women, Racketeering – People.com

Former NFL player Eric D. Johnson was among eight defendants indicted this month on a slew of charges in Georgia as part of a multi-county crackdown on human trafficking and violent gang-related activity, authorities said. Johnson, 46, and seven other alleged “LOTTO” gang members are facing charges of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, violation…

Former NFL Player Eric Johnson Among 8 People Arrested For Human Trafficking & Gang Charges
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Former NFL Player Eric Johnson Among 8 People Arrested For Human Trafficking & Gang Charges

Former NFL defensive back Eric Johnson and seven others were charged with human trafficking and other gang-related charges last Friday. Eric Johnson celebrates a touchdown in the Raiders vs Buccaneers Super Bowl XXXVII via All Highlights YouTube Johnson, 46, played in The League from 2000-2005 with the Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Arizona Cardinals. He’s…