By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued After Sex Trafficking Bust
By Jonathan Imbody on June 21, 2013— “Esteemed colleagues who focus on religious liberty issues are uncharacteristically divided regarding the Supreme Court’s decision yesterday that struck down as unconstitutional a government requirement that recipients of grants to fight human trafficking and AIDS provide assurance that they oppose prostitution, which spreads AIDS and human trafficking. Some … More Supreme Court “Prostitution Pledge” Decision Opens Door to More Abortions, Funding for Pro-Prostitution, Pro-Abortion Groups
By JJ Hensley for The Arizona Republic on June 21, 2013—“A business that police say uses pornography as a front for prostitution was the target of a late-night raid Thursday. William James Hartwell, 52, the business owner, and eight women were arrested at the studio that police say ostensibly lured clients who want to star … More PHOENIX: Arizona Brothel Hid Behind Porn Ruse, Police Say
By Julie Waters, director and founder, Free the Captives, a Houston-based anti-human trafficking organization, for the Houston Chronicle on June 14, 2013— “Houston has the great privilege of hosting the Super Bowl in 2017, but with that comes the great responsibility of combatting the inevitable spike in sex trafficking. Just as during the Offshore Technology Conference … More A Call to End Houston’s Bad Reputation
By Cheryl K. Chumley for The Washington Times on June 10, 2013— “The State Department has been tainted by an internal memo that revealed security personnel and even diplomats may have committed inappropriate, illegal behavior during overseas trips. Some of the behaviors: One State Department security staffer in Beirut “engaged in sexual assaults” on embassy … More Sex Scandals, Covered-Up Crimes Hit at State Department
USA, Carson City, Nev. (AP)— “Sex trafficking is being defined in Nevada’s statutes for the first time in state history, and the penalties for associated crimes just got tougher. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval signed AB67 into law Thursday with Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto looking on. Masto was the bill’s primary proponent. “Nevada is … More USA: Rep. Gov. Brian Sandoval Signs Major Anti-SexTrafficking Bill
USA, St. Paul, Minn., on June 6 for UPI.com— “A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to six months in jail for allowing her developmentally disabled teenage daughter to be prostituted. Cheryl Ann Tchida, 51, of Woodbury, was sentenced Wednesday and ordered to surrender at the Ramsey County Workhouse in two weeks, the St. Paul (Minn.) … More USA: Woman Gets Jail for Allowing Daughter to be Prostituted
The Blue Campaign is offering new, comprehensive resources for recognizing the indicators of human trafficking and knowing how to report suspected instances of human trafficking to law enforcement, as well as resources for potential victims. Please click here to learn more, take the training, print the posters, and share the PSA to educate yourself and … More The Blue Campaign Offers New Resources, Training, Posters and PSA’s
By SPIEGEL staff on May 30, 2013— “When Germany legalized prostitution just over a decade ago, politicians hoped that it would create better conditions and more autonomy for sex workers. It hasn’t worked out that way, though. Exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. Sânandrei is a poor village in Romania with run-down houses and … More Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed
CNN Newsroom|Added on April 11, 2013—”Girls in Canada are on trial for running a prostitution ring. To watch the full video, please click here.
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