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To his mother, Charlie Falkis was a commodity. His exploitation began when he was 8. His mother and former stepfather were drug addicts who belonged to a motorcycle gang in Connecticut. When they ended up doing the drugs they were supposed to sell and were on the hook to the gang, his mother offered up…
The government has affirmed its determination to achieve an upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the US’ Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP report), said Boonchob Suthamanuswong, the permanent secretary for labour. Mr Boonchob made the remark during a discussion with James L Wayman, a political adviser to the US ambassador to Thailand, on…
Sister Margaret Nacke of U S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking speaks to a group Wednesday night in Victoria. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post Although human trafficking is illegal in every country in the world, it is the fastest-growing criminal industry, worth more than $152 billion a year. Margaret Nacke, a Sister of…
A young Colombian woman was told being an au pair was a “wonderful opportunity” in the United States — she could take classes and improve her English skills while working as a live-in nanny for an American family. However, after being matched with a family in Prince George’s County, the couple forced her to work…
The more than half-century-old TFC Global truck-stop ministry and chaplaincy serving truckers and Truckers Final Mile, the 10-year-old project of founder and president Robert Palm, announced a strategic partnership that will give TFM the support staff that it’s lacked throughout its history. Palm, TFC noted in making the partnership official this week, has carried much…
Screenshot from the trailer of the movie “Grocery Shop 24″ on YouTube, which is based on Golyanovo slavery story. The Memorial Human Rights Center, the NGO Russia Imprisoned that deals with the human right issues in Russian prisons, and the Safe House Foundation that works in the sphere of human trafficking prevention in Russia have…
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Since 2007, the Human Trafficking Hotline has received more than 82,000 reports, leading to the identification of more than 164,000 victims. But, thanks to non-profits like Southern Grit Advocacy, which has partnered with us here at KFDX in hopes of reaching the masses, more and more students and adults are getting…
The 2023 Washington state legislature adopted major Port of Seattle priorities for the economy, sustainability and equity. Legislative advocacy complements the Port’s work to promote economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner. Legislation provides funding for large-scale…
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -As the Hub City continues to grow, so do its tourism numbers. It also means more safety measures for local businesses. With 90% of visitors staying overnight in Hattiesburg, Miss. Secretary of State Michael Watson said these front-line workers in hotels and restaurants are the first face many people may see…
In the spring of 2021, Linda Brandmiller was working at a San Antonio arena converted into an emergency shelter for migrant children. Thousands of boys slept on cots as the Biden administration grappled with record numbers of minors entering the United States without their parents. Ms. Brandmiller’s job was to help control sponsorships and she…
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