Author: MadGiven

AUSTIN: ‘Restore Rundberg’ Region Still Facing Human Trafficking Assaults Despite $1 Million Police Grant

January 15, 2014

By KVUE.com on January 11, 2014— “The Austin Police Department arrested a man Saturday for two counts human trafficking and one count of sexual assault of a child. Chris Edward Dancer, 35, has prior convictions of aggravated promotion of prostitution and compelling prostitution under the age of 18. Those crimes took place just east of … More AUSTIN: ‘Restore Rundberg’ Region Still Facing Human Trafficking Assaults Despite $1 Million Police Grant

UNITED NATIONS: ‘The Universal Declaration of Human Rights’

January 9, 2014

History of the Document The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities … More UNITED NATIONS: ‘The Universal Declaration of Human Rights’

CHARLOTTE: Teen Held in Motel, Forced into Prostitution

January 8, 2014

From WBTV.com on November 18, 2013— “Police in Charlotte are investigating a woman for human trafficking after they found a 15-year-old at an east Charlotte motel who says she was being held against will and forced to have sex with men. Police responded to the Econo Lodge on the 3000 block of E. Independence Boulevard … More CHARLOTTE: Teen Held in Motel, Forced into Prostitution

New Report Exposes Trafficking Rings in Egypt’s Sinai

January 8, 2014

By John Beck on December 12, 2013— “In Egypt’s increasingly lawless peninsula, criminal gangs are kidnapping African migrants and subjecting them to horrific abuse for steep ransoms. A new report exposes the terror. The horrors experienced by victims of human trafficking in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula are almost unimaginable. Held in ‘torture camps’ run by gang … More New Report Exposes Trafficking Rings in Egypt’s Sinai

NORTH CAROLINA: Ministry Saves Sex Trafficking Victims by Combing Through Craigslist Escort Ads

January 7, 2014

By Jessica Martinez, CP Reporter, on December 12, 2013— “A North Carolina-based ministry is taking a stance against nationwide sex trafficking by directly engaging with the women and underage girls involved who pose as escorts in online ads that are found on classifieds websites, including craigslist.com. On Eagles Wings Ministries is behind the outreach program, … More NORTH CAROLINA: Ministry Saves Sex Trafficking Victims by Combing Through Craigslist Escort Ads

UK: Three ‘Slaves’ Freed in Inquiry into Human Trafficking

January 7, 2014

By Claire Hayhurst on December 9, 2013— “THREE men believed to be victims of slavery have been taken to a place of safety following a series of raids by police. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police executed a series of warrants as part of Operation Wanderer, a probe into forced labour and human trafficking. The … More UK: Three ‘Slaves’ Freed in Inquiry into Human Trafficking

31 Rescued Before Being Trafficked to Malaysia

January 6, 2014

By Tarek Mahmud, Chittagong, on December 9, 2013— “The people lined up for being trafficked were all from the south-western district of Madaripur and were headed for Malaysia by sea. Police nabbed three alleged human traffickers and rescued 31 people from a residential hotel in Chittagong yesterday. Abdu Rouf, OC of Chandgaon police station in … More 31 Rescued Before Being Trafficked to Malaysia

KENTUCKY: New Report Monitors Human Trafficking Problem

January 6, 2014

By The Associated Press on December 9, 2013— “A state agency says child protection officials in Kentucky investigated 20 allegations of human trafficking involving 25 children from late June through mid-October. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the cases included children prostituting themselves for drugs and a guardian offering to sell a child for money or place … More KENTUCKY: New Report Monitors Human Trafficking Problem

CHARLOTTE: After Career in Sex Trade, Baker Finds Purpose as Entrepreneur, Mentor

January 6, 2014

By Michaela L. Duckett on August 1, 2013— “Sex sells. In a culture where women like Kim Kardashian, Draya Michelle and Amber Rose have not only become famous, but have made millions off flaunting big butts and pretty smiles, it’s apparent that even the illusion of sex can be lucrative. It’s a trap that 15-year-old … More CHARLOTTE: After Career in Sex Trade, Baker Finds Purpose as Entrepreneur, Mentor