United Against Human Trafficking

UH Hobby School research highlights community importance, human trafficking in Houston, and more on Houston Newsmakers
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UH Hobby School research highlights community importance, human trafficking in Houston, and more on Houston Newsmakers

IN THIS EPISODE: Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to identify the importance of Hispanics in our community. Human trafficking is a major problem in Houston. The United Against Human Trafficking organization investigates how wide the impact is in the…

Another guilty of trafficking women in cantina backroom – Department of Justice
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Another guilty of trafficking women in cantina backroom – Department of Justice

HOUSTON – A 30-year-old man who resided in Houston has pleaded guilty to several sex trafficking crimes and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Edgar Botello admitted to sex trafficking with force, fraud or coercion and conspiracy to do so as well as possession of child pornography. “Sex traffickers prey on…

Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. – American Press
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Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. – American Press

Coalition aims to combat human trafficking in SW La. Published 4:28 pm Friday, February 3, 2023 The United Against Human Trafficking Coalition in Calcasieu Parish met for a special forum this week in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The topic of discussion: how to decrease demand. “Just like any business, if you stop…

U.S. Transportation Secretary Highlights Department's Work to Combat Human Trafficking
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Highlights Department's Work to Combat Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Transportation is marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by taking several actions to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to recognize and prevent this terrible crime. The Department said January 27 that combating human trafficking in the transportation sector is a top priority. “Every year, human traffickers seek to use…

DOT Announces Winners of Combating Human Trafficking Awards – HS Today
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DOT Announces Winners of Combating Human Trafficking Awards – HS Today

The U.S. Department of Transportation is marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by taking several actions to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to recognize and prevent this terrible crime. Combating human trafficking in the transportation sector is a top priority for the Department. “Every year, human traffickers seek to use America’s transportation systems…

United against human trafficking: How United Supermarkets’ yellow stickers help victims
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United against human trafficking: How United Supermarkets’ yellow stickers help victims

Over the past few days, people have noticed bright yellow stickers in the bathrooms of United Supermarkets and United fuel stations in Amarillo. The bright blue and yellow stickers say “Get HELP, Get Out.” As they have for the past three years, United Supermarkets place the stickers in bathrooms as part of Texas Blue Sand…

For human trafficking survivors, "healing is a lifelong process" – Naples Daily News
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For human trafficking survivors, "healing is a lifelong process" – Naples Daily News

At an early age, Tammy Toney-Butler was a victim of human trafficking. “As a trauma survivor, we don’t have a whole lot of memories,” said Toney-Butler. “But I know that I was being victimized way back in kindergarten and probably earlier. My mother would have been considered my trafficker.” Toney-Butler, founder of A & K…

ATEST Joins Movement-Wide Call Urging Senate to Pass Anti-Trafficking Act
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ATEST Joins Movement-Wide Call Urging Senate to Pass Anti-Trafficking Act

November 28, 2022 • 10:28 am • Terry FitzPatrick November 28, 2022 Dear United States Senators: We, a community of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and anti-trafficking leaders working to end human trafficking, declare in solidarity that we strongly support the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). We are grateful for the energy and attention…

Officials, advocates spread awareness of human trafficking in Houston and its airports
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Officials, advocates spread awareness of human trafficking in Houston and its airports

Key figures and experts from across the Houston metropolitan area addressed human trafficking prevention and protection Nov. 4 at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The event brought a variety of organizations together that provide resources to prevent the crime and provide support for its survivors. Some of the organizations include Unbound Now, Bay Area Turning…