Trafficking Victims Protection Act

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) is a United States federal law that was enacted in 2000 to combat human trafficking, which includes both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The TVPA, essentially, defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor or commercial sex. The law provides for criminal penalties for traffickers, as well as assistance and support for victims of trafficking, including legal services, health care, and counseling. The TVPA has been reauthorized and amended several times, most recently in 2018. It is administered by the Office of Trafficking in Persons within the Department of State.

Higher Education and Human Trafficking: A Capstone Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education at Governors State University

ByBilly Joe Cain April 4, 2023September 3, 2023

Higher Education and Human Trafficking A Capstone Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education at Governors State University By Dr. David Deeds March 2022 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Dedication This capstone is dedicated to my wife and children who inspired me every day to dream…

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The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan

ByEyes on Trafficking News April 4, 2023April 9, 2023

By Paighton Gimotty Human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced labor take place all across the globe– even here in Michigan. Guided by UNICEF’s principles on child protection, UNICEF UM led an internal education initiative to educate its members about this stark reality. Paighton Gimotty, Ross ‘24, is a UNICEF UM Student Representative and a member…

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Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI

ByEyes on Trafficking News March 31, 2023June 22, 2023

1. Introduction The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was introduced in 2000, defining sex and labor trafficking and creating criminal statutes to facilitate investigations, prosecutions, and provide victim services in the United States [1]. Despite the TVPA, most local law enforcement agencies required years to begin investigating street level prostitution and residential brothels as potential…

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US

ByBilly Joe Cain March 31, 2023April 1, 2023

The study “Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking: A National Study of Prevalence, Characteristics, and Challenges across the Justice Process” aimed to explore the prevalence, characteristics, and challenges associated with domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) by family members.

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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

ByEyes on Trafficking News March 21, 2023September 23, 2023

MANILA, Philippines — The recent move by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to undertake an intensified effort for the country’s fight against human trafficking that victimizes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is being lauded as a “welcome development”. According to lawyer Jose Vicente Salazar, the multi-agency effort comes at…

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Death in search of a better life – The Express Tribune

ByEyes on Trafficking News March 12, 2023November 11, 2023

By Nabil Tahir | PUBLISHED March 12, 2023 KARACHI: Everyone in this world wants to live a good life. The meaning of a good life can mean different things to different people – it is subjective and can be influenced by personal values, beliefs, and experiences. But all are in search of a better life than…

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FACT SHEET: President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

ByEyes on Trafficking News February 13, 2023March 2, 2023

Today, the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) met for the second time in the Biden-Harris Administration. A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking also joined the meeting and spoke about the Council’s 2022 report, which includes insights and recommendations for how the Federal Government can…

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AG Kaul announces Wisconsin anti-human trafficking task force

ByEyes on Trafficking News February 11, 2023February 11, 2023

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a new statewide, multi-disciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and ensuring justice is served by those who commit the crime. The Wisconsin Anti-Human…

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News February 8, 2023February 24, 2023

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,…

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RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard

ByEyes on Trafficking News February 4, 2023March 9, 2023

CASES of human trafficking at Zimbabwe’s main airport are rising amid allegations that syndicates made up of security agents and political heavyweights are facilitating the illegal entry into the country for foreign nationals enroute to South Africa. Respect Gono, the Immigration Department director-general, told The Standard that the country had no “global management system” to…

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