Category: California

Day 1 After International Women’s Day – Still Celebrating, Still Advocating

March 9, 2017

At only 17-yr old, Malala Yousafzai was the youngest recipient, at the time in 2014, as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her courageous advocacy of girls education in her home region of Swat District, Pakistan. Blogged for BBC as early as 11-yr old and almost died from being assassinated by a Taliban soldier when … More Day 1 After International Women’s Day – Still Celebrating, Still Advocating

Santa Cruz Human Trafficking Victim Shares Her Story

January 26, 2015

Originally posted by Ryan Masters on January 21, 2015, for Santa Cruz Sentinel— “Deborah Pembrook is an advocate for victims of human trafficking. She is also a survivor of the human sex-trafficking trade. On Tuesday night, Pembrook joined a panel of community leaders which included police officers, social workers and representatives from faith-based organizations for … More Santa Cruz Human Trafficking Victim Shares Her Story

CALIFORNIA: Vacaville, Fairfield Business Leaders Put Spotlight on Human Trafficking

March 15, 2014

By Catherine Mijs for The Reporter News on March 7, 2014— “Human trafficking. It happens on the Internet, in malls and on street corners and, until recently, it has gone largely unnoticed in Solano County. Now, a group of 27 business professionals taking part in an annual leadership conference put on by the Vacaville and … More CALIFORNIA: Vacaville, Fairfield Business Leaders Put Spotlight on Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Amid a Full Plate of Hazards for California Emergency Services

March 7, 2014

By Jim McKay for Emergency Management on February 26, 2014— “California has more than its share of hazards, including earthquakes, mudslides, floods and of course, the current drought. But that doesn’t stop officials from taking on another fight — human trafficking. California Attorney General Kamala Harris called human trafficking the world’s fastest-growing criminal enterprise, a … More Human Trafficking Amid a Full Plate of Hazards for California Emergency Services

LOS ANGELES: Official Unveils Sex-Trafficking Diversion Effort

February 19, 2014

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent, on February 12, 2014— “The Los Angeles County district attorney said Wednesday she was launching a program to keep young victims of sex trafficking from being prosecuted for engaging in prostitution. District Attorney Jackie Lacey said minors engaging in sex for pay will be viewed as victims, not criminals, … More LOS ANGELES: Official Unveils Sex-Trafficking Diversion Effort

‘Project Concern International’ Leading Efforts to Combat Sex Trafficking in Southern California, Border Region

February 19, 2014

Originally posted on Febrauary 14, 2014, on The Daily Journal— “In response to the proliferation of sex trafficking in the San Diego and US/Mexico border region, PCI (Project Concern International) is providing leadership by convening key stakeholders and launching programs aimed at preventing sex trafficking in these areas. Building on a successful anti-trafficking education program … More ‘Project Concern International’ Leading Efforts to Combat Sex Trafficking in Southern California, Border Region