West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force

Experts combating human trafficking experts worry about the number of unreported cases in Alabama
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Experts combating human trafficking experts worry about the number of unreported cases in Alabama

ByEyes on Trafficking News

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – It’s been nearly two weeks since National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Yet just days ago, investigators with the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 15 people connected to prostitution, drugs and human trafficking. Members of a human trafficking task force in North Alabama area explain the trauma these victims face….

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…

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

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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