Category: Government

Seattle’s New Framework to Combat Youth Sex Trafficking

January 26, 2013

A note from Seattle Against Slavery: “Beginning more than two years ago, the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department began a project to develop a strategic framework to respond to the issue of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CSEY), also known as Youth Sex Trafficking. After conducting significant engagement with local anti-trafficking organizations such as … More Seattle’s New Framework to Combat Youth Sex Trafficking

USA: Frederick Douglass Family Foundation Celebrates with Students in D.C.

January 18, 2013

“Ingrid Angulo and Rondell Freeman from Prologue Early College High School in Chicago, IL won our “What is Freedom“ video challenge and, in turn, earned a trip to Washington D.C.!  Here’s how it all unfolded. The group arrived on Thursday at the Renaissance Arlington Capitol View. We were thankful to have Summer Alexander and Walter … More USA: Frederick Douglass Family Foundation Celebrates with Students in D.C.

USA: NYC Taxis Required to Watch Sex Trafficking Awareness Presentation

January 10, 2013

NEW YORK, USA from wheels24 (01/04/13)— “All New York taxi drivers have been told to watch a sex-trafficking awareness presentation to help them avoid promoting prostitution, a crime in New York that carries hefty jail terms and fines. The nine-minute video claims some drivers have used their cabs as “brothels on wheels” and driven prostitutes … More USA: NYC Taxis Required to Watch Sex Trafficking Awareness Presentation

Emancipation Rally to Be Held at Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, January 12

January 10, 2013

WASHINGTON DC, USA (01/04/13)— “A historic modern “Emancipation Rally” will be held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, January 12, to raise awareness of human trafficking. Scheduled for 2 p.m. EST, the event is being held in conjunction with the Weekend of Prayer to End Slavery and Trafficking. The public is invited … More Emancipation Rally to Be Held at Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, January 12

Office for Victims of Crime and Bureau of Justice Assistance Release a Directory of Training & Technical Assistance Resources on Human Trafficking

December 11, 2012

From the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center: “On behalf of OVC and BJA, we are pleased to share with you the Directory of TTA Resources for Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces and Service Providers. This directory includes TTA opportunities available on topics ranging from building strong cases for prosecution to providing … More Office for Victims of Crime and Bureau of Justice Assistance Release a Directory of Training & Technical Assistance Resources on Human Trafficking

USA: Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Local Sex Trafficking Case

December 7, 2012

TACOMA, SEATTLE, USA by U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan for The Department of Justice (11/30/12) — A Tacoma man was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma of seven counts related to the sex trafficking of juveniles and adult women, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.  ALEXANDER WALLS, 27, was found guilty of conspiracy to … More USA: Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Local Sex Trafficking Case

USA: Chicago-Area Sex Trafficker Gets Life in Federal Prison

December 5, 2012

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA by Robert Gettleman of UPI (11/26/12) — Former suburban Chicago massage parlor owner Alex Campbell was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison without parole for sex trafficking and related crimes. In addition to his prison term, Campbell, who operated the Day and Night Spa in Mount Prospect, was ordered to pay … More USA: Chicago-Area Sex Trafficker Gets Life in Federal Prison

USA: Human Trafficking Victims Freed in US Prostitution Bust

November 26, 2012

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA by Peter Rudegeair of Reuters (11/20/12) – Authorities on Tuesday broke up a $7 million three-state prostitution and money laundering ring, rescuing two human trafficking victims and arresting more than a dozen people, New York’s attorney general said. The crackdown was the result of a 16-month investigation into Somad … More USA: Human Trafficking Victims Freed in US Prostitution Bust

Girls 4 Sale

August 18, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA by Geraldine Sealey of Marie Claire (8/16/12) – For most businesses in the U.S., the Web has changed everything. The sex industry is no exception. Now underage girls are as easy to find online as shelter puppies, used cars, and apartment rentals. “…Andrea Powell (of nonprofit, FAIR Girls) has met hundreds of underage girls who … More Girls 4 Sale