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Human trafficking survivors share powerful stories during Nampa awareness event
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Human trafficking survivors share powerful stories during Nampa awareness event

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Well-known child safety activist Elizabeth Smart, local survivors and law enforcement talked to hundreds of people about the epidemic. BOISE, Idaho — The Nampa Civic Center was packed on Wednesday night as several hundred people listened to Elizabeth Smart, local survivors, and a detective talk about the human trafficking epidemic. “It’s happening here in Nampa,…

Human trafficking training shines a light on issue in Idaho, beyond
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Human trafficking training shines a light on issue in Idaho, beyond

ByEyes on Trafficking News

When it comes to human trafficking, education and awareness on the topic is of critical importance. BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. When it comes to human trafficking, education and awareness on the topic is of critical importance. The Nampa Family Justice Center is fully aware of this fact. On Thursday,…

‘It is critical’: Human Trafficking Prevention Act could make a real impact in Idaho
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‘It is critical’: Human Trafficking Prevention Act could make a real impact in Idaho

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition helped 242 people escape human trafficking in 2021. Numbers for 2022 are similar. BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition (IATC) is working alongside the Idaho Department of Transportation to post flyers in public busses with the IATC local crisis hotline. IATC created their local 24/7 hotline in August 2021, according…

6 Idaho victims helped during human trafficking operation
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6 Idaho victims helped during human trafficking operation

ByEyes on Trafficking News

BOISE, Idaho — Hope. It is one word that can be very powerful. That is what one operation provided to 6 Idaho women who were victims of human trafficking. Treasure Valley Human Trafficking Taskforce is made up of multiple law enforcement agencies and community partners coming together; their goal is to combat human trafficking in…