Victim

To be a victim of human trafficking means to be exploited for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Victims of human trafficking may be forced to work in factories, on farms, in domestic work, or in other industries. They may be forced into prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. They may be tricked or coerced into selling their organs or other body parts.

Victims of human trafficking often face physical, emotional, and psychological harm as a result of their exploitation. They may be subjected to violence, threats, or other forms of abuse. They may be isolated from their families and communities, and may have difficulty accessing help or support.

Overall, being a victim of human trafficking is a traumatic and dehumanizing experience, and it is important to provide victims with the support and resources they need to escape their traffickers and rebuild their lives.

How the Bedford County sheriff is helping to prevent human trafficking in the Commonwealth
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How the Bedford County sheriff is helping to prevent human trafficking in the Commonwealth

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A local sheriff is going a step further to keep his community and the Commonwealth safe. The newly formed Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support met for the first time Wednesday in Richmond. Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller is back from his first of many trips to the Capitol….

Smith joins trafficking survivors, anti-trafficking groups in urging Congress to advance Smith-Bass bill to help victims of trafficking
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Smith joins trafficking survivors, anti-trafficking groups in urging Congress to advance Smith-Bass bill to help victims of trafficking

Smith joins trafficking survivors, anti-trafficking groups in urging Congress to advance Smith-Bass bill to help victims of trafficking Over 800 anti-trafficking and advocacy groups send letter to House Leadership WASHINGTON—At a Capitol Hill press conference today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), an internationally recognized leader in the fight to combat human trafficking, joined trafficking survivors and…

Governor Hogan Refers Inspector General Report on Baltimore City Public Schools to State
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Governor Hogan Refers Inspector General Report on Baltimore City Public Schools to State

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has referred the Office of the Inspector General of Education’s report on widespread grade changing practices in the Baltimore City Public Schools system to the Maryland State Prosecutor and the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for criminal investigation and potential prosecution: “Providing a world class education for every Maryland student,…

State education commissioner orders takeover of Colorado Springs Charter Academy
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State education commissioner orders takeover of Colorado Springs Charter Academy

The state’s education commissioner ordered a third party to take over the management of Colorado Springs Charter Academy Wednesday to ensure the school can open in the fall, citing problems with financial oversight and leadership. The head of the Colorado Department of Education, Katy Anthes, ordered Daniel McMinimee, the former Jefferson County Public Schools superintendent,…

Earl Davis, Jr. Winter Olympic Torchbearer, Advisor to World Leaders, receives honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking
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Earl Davis, Jr. Winter Olympic Torchbearer, Advisor to World Leaders, receives honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking

On June 4, 2022, Trinity International University of Ambassadors (TIUA) awarded Earl Davis, Jr. an honorary doctorate of philosophy for his contribution in business, education, his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts to end human trafficking and to close the wealth and income inequality gap. Coming from humble beginnings of poverty and abuse, Davis declared war on…

Family that preyed on Bay Area immigrants convicted of human trafficking, labor theft – The Almanac Online
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Family that preyed on Bay Area immigrants convicted of human trafficking, labor theft – The Almanac Online

The California Department of Justice announced on Tuesday the conviction of a family that preyed on the Filipino community in the Bay Area through human trafficking and labor exploitation. Some members of the Gamos Family operated an adult residential and childcare company called Rainbow Bright, which it used to exploit recent immigrants to the U.S.,…

Youngkin signs bills concerning human trafficking and its survivors – CBS19 News
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Youngkin signs bills concerning human trafficking and its survivors – CBS19 News

RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Seven new laws will be taking aim at human trafficking in Virginia and helping people who have survived it. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed seven bills on Wednesday and then witnessed the swearing-in for the new Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support. “Today’s first Human Trafficking Commission meeting and…

Here’s a list of Tennessee’s new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1, 2022
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Here’s a list of Tennessee’s new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1, 2022

July 1 means a slew of new laws is taking effect in Tennessee. Below is a list of several of the laws for 2022 that are now in place. You can click on the link to find the full law’s text. HB 1895: Allows the state to withhold money from schools if they don’t use a…

Gov. Youngkin signs seven preventative human trafficking bills
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Gov. Youngkin signs seven preventative human trafficking bills

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Glenn Youngkin signed seven legislative bills to combat human trafficking in Virginia on Wednesday. Youngkin signed the bills on June 8 with a goal of putting an end to human trafficking and to provide support for survivors. After the signing, Secretary Kay Coles James officiated the swearing-in of the Commission…

To end human trafficking, BI tightens screening of Japan-bound Filipinos | Inquirer News
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To end human trafficking, BI tightens screening of Japan-bound Filipinos | Inquirer News

Immigration officers man their post at the Naia Terminal 1. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / LYN RILLON MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday ordered its personnel stationed in international airports to tighten the screening of Filipinos leaving for Japan amid reports of human trafficking and illegal recruitment. In a recent memorandum, BI…