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University of Alabama modeling helps law enforcement crack down on human trafficking
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University of Alabama modeling helps law enforcement crack down on human trafficking

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Computer modeling developed by one University of Alabama (UA) research team to combat sex trafficking has led to more than 100 arrests in west Alabama over the last year. The team began working with local, state and national law enforcement in May 2019. They were able to offer them something that current “off-the-shelf” software could…

West Human Trafficking Task Force makes major dent in commercial sex trade – WBRC
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West Human Trafficking Task Force makes major dent in commercial sex trade – WBRC

ByEyes on Trafficking News

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force broke a major case – 15 arrests. Investigators say their charges range from prostitution to drugs and human trafficking allegedly involving commercial sex. Read the original story here. The pain is unspeakable, long-lasting with no easy fix. But investigator Jessica Wilson says there is…

Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force will hold annual summit January 26–27
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Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force will hold annual summit January 26–27

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest-growing. Awareness in the United States has increased, but human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the definition of human trafficking and the lack of awareness of its signs and indicators. Human trafficking occurs when…

State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama – The Cullman Tribune
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State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama – The Cullman Tribune

ByEyes on Trafficking News

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the definition of human trafficking, and the lack of awareness of its…

6 people arrested after undercover human trafficking operation in West Alabama – WBRC
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6 people arrested after undercover human trafficking operation in West Alabama – WBRC

ByEyes on Trafficking News

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a two-month undercover human trafficking operation that led to the arrest of six men on 12 felony charges. Investigators say the operation targeted predators who use social media apps in attempts to meet minors for sex. Those arrested include: Romel Estuardo Gomez-Cruz, 33,…

"Changing minds on human trafficking," An APR 40th anniversary encore presentation
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"Changing minds on human trafficking," An APR 40th anniversary encore presentation

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Alabama Public Radio is diving into our archives as APR observes forty years on the air. The U.S. State Department recently invited APR to address a delegation from Africa on our fourteen month investigation into human trafficking. The group was part of what’s called the International Visitor Leadership Program. Part of APR’s talk was on…

15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State
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15-year-old Girl Snatched from Basketball Game and Trafficked to Another State

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Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Local and regional IA coalition updates Thanks to hotel employees, missing girl found, and Michigan man charged with trafficking Labor trafficking case exposes farmworker abuses Why the average

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