Category: Human Trafficking

Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Passes Senate

April 28, 2015

Originally posted by The Associated Press on http://www.foxnews.com on April 22, 2015— “The Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday to help the victims of human trafficking, ending a tortuous partisan standoff over abortion that also delayed confirmation of President Barack Obama’s attorney general nominee. The vote was 99-0 to approve the Justice for Victims of Trafficking … More Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Passes Senate

Fashion and Ethics: Why Should I Care and What Can I Do?

April 21, 2015

Originally posted on April 14, 2015 by Katie Metzger for GodSpace— “Look at the clothes you are wearing right now… Would you believe that 80-90% of what you are wearing was made in inhumane, unsustainable conditions? Well, the sad fact is, this is most often the case. Sweatshops are not a thing of the past. Buying … More Fashion and Ethics: Why Should I Care and What Can I Do?

Former Temple Star Matt Brown Charged with Human Trafficking

March 27, 2015

By Jerry Hinnen for CBSSPorts.com on March 20, 2015— “Former Temple standout Matt Brown was arrested Tuesday and charged with human trafficking, according to multiple reports. Per the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore area detectives responded to an advertisement using language they believed to be used by prostitutes and arranged a meeting at a Baltimore County hotel. … More Former Temple Star Matt Brown Charged with Human Trafficking

Support the Runaway and Homeless Youth Trafficking Prevention Act

February 28, 2015

“Congress has been extremely busy introducing legislation addressing human trafficking, as we called on them to do last month. Under Senator Grassley’s (R-IA) leadership, the Judiciary Committee unanimously passed two critical human trafficking bills. First, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), improves victim services while also enabling law enforcement … More Support the Runaway and Homeless Youth Trafficking Prevention Act

Child Porn Task Force Needs ‘Help’

February 27, 2015

By Drew Mikkelsen, KING 5 News, on February 25, 2015— “After eight years going after child pornography collectors and producers, Detective Ian Polhemus said he has seen a sharp increase in cases. Polhemus believes Washington now has more child pornography offenders per-capita than any other state in the union. He blames a tech-savvy community and good … More Child Porn Task Force Needs ‘Help’

A Note from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center

February 26, 2015

“The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is very excited to share our 2014 annual hotline statistics report. Every year the NHTRC produces public reports highlighting key statistics and trends communicated through signals to the hotline. In 2014, we received a total of24,062 signals which include 21,431 calls,1,482 online tip reports, and 1,149 emails. The … More A Note from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center

UNICEF: At Least 89 Boys Abducted in South Sudan

February 26, 2015

By Katharine Lackey, USA TODAY, on February 21, 2015— “At least 89 boys, some as young as 13, were abducted by an armed group in South Sudan, the United Nations children’s agency said Saturday. The abductions took place near Malakal in the northern part of the country, UNICEF said in a statement. The actual number could … More UNICEF: At Least 89 Boys Abducted in South Sudan

Gary Haugen’s Congressional Testimony on Human Trafficking

February 14, 2015

By Olivia Enos for The Daily Signal on February 10, 2015— “In his recent testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gary Haugen, President and CEO of International Justice Mission, shared practical steps that Congress could take to end human trafficking. Haugen emphasized that local law enforcement and a fair judicial system are the keys to defeating … More Gary Haugen’s Congressional Testimony on Human Trafficking

Human Rights Society UW Launched

February 13, 2015

Newest University of Washington student group – Human Rights Society UW   By Alex Sum on February 11, 2015 at University of Washington’s Savery Hall 164 (Seattle, Washington, USA) – The newest chapter of Human Rights Society (HRS) has birthed from current University of Washington interns. Spearheaded by Chloe Akahori, inaugural President, Human Rights Society … More Human Rights Society UW Launched