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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a government agency responsible for ensuring the security of the United States and its citizens. One of the key areas of focus for the DHS is combatting human trafficking, which is a serious issue affecting vulnerable individuals in the U.S. and around the world.
The DHS is involved in a range of activities related to combatting human trafficking, including investigating trafficking cases, rescuing victims, and arresting and prosecuting traffickers. The agency also provides training and support to law enforcement agencies and partners with civil society organizations to increase awareness about the issue.
One of the challenges in combatting human trafficking is the complexity and diversity of the issue. Trafficking can take many forms, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and domestic servitude. Victims may be U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, or individuals who are stateless.
To address this complexity, the DHS has developed a comprehensive approach to combatting trafficking that involves coordination between government agencies, law enforcement, and civil society organizations. This includes improving victim identification and protection, increasing international cooperation, and strengthening prosecution efforts.
Ultimately, combatting human trafficking requires a sustained and collaborative effort from a range of stakeholders. By working together, we can help ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected from exploitation and that traffickers are brought to justice. The DHS plays a critical role in this effort and is committed to combating human trafficking in all its forms.
Project 1591® launched on July 13th and after years of refining and testing the process and platform we are thrilled to see it actively increasing the number of people working to identify potential victims of sex trafficking. To date we have volunteers across 16 states and 5 countries outside the US that have completed training…
U.S. Department of Transportation and Homeland Security officials are increasing their reach into business and general aviation in their efforts to raise awareness about and combat human trafficking. Through the joint Blue Lightning Initiative, more than 200,000 aviation professionals have been trained to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to report suspicious activity….
Two bills awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature — or veto — would broaden protections for an estimated 300,000 foreign contract workers laboring in California on work visas. While the documented abusive conditions in “guest worker” visa programs have led to calls for their termination, these bills would offer some improvements to the workers involved. AB…
Two bills awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature — or veto — would broaden protections for an estimated 300,000 foreign contract workers laboring in California on work visas. While the documented abusive conditions in “guest worker” visa programs have led to calls for their termination, these bills would offer some improvements to the workers involved. AB 364,…
Last week, Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner finally moved forward with filing the necessary pleadings to right the wrongful conviction of Lamar Johnson. Johnson, who was convicted of murder in 1995, has a strong chance to be released under the new law passed by the Missouri Legislature last year. Under the 2021 law, county prosecutors like Gardner were empowered…
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By SÍLE MOLONEY A NONPROFIT REPRESENTATIVE located a 17-year-old girl, who police say had been reported missing from Brooklyn, in the Metro Motel, located at 691 East 241st Street in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, on Saturday, July 23, 2022. According to the nonprofit representative, the teen is a likely victim of sex trafficking….
By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations says 34 arrests were made for commercial sex and six arrests for human trafficking during The World Games, which ended Sunday in Birmingham. The task force also made eight arrests of adults seeking online enticement of a minor and/or traveling to meet a…
By MICHELLE LOVE | Staff Writer The 2022 World Games will feature 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries over an 11-day period in Birmingham. With the influx of people coming in from all across the world, law enforcement agencies across Shelby and Jefferson Counties are preparing for another surge: Human trafficking. Over the years, I-20…
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