Category: Sex Trafficking

U.S. State Department Starts $25M Global Fund To End Modern Slavery

September 14, 2017

Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2017 The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a groundbreaking $25 million award to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery for transformational programs around the world to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery – also known as human trafficking. We would like … More U.S. State Department Starts $25M Global Fund To End Modern Slavery

BUSTED-How police brought down a tech-savvy prostitution network in Bellevue

July 31, 2017

Originally published in The Seattle Times by Lynn Thompson, 26 July 2017  — BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON, USA — Men cruised the hallway of an upscale Bellevue apartment building, checking their cellphones and scanning the unit numbers before pausing at a door that swung open even before they knocked. A neighbor grew suspicious and alerted police, saying she … More BUSTED-How police brought down a tech-savvy prostitution network in Bellevue

How Facebook Will Fight Sex Trafficking

October 12, 2015

Originally posted by Jeff John Roberts on Fortune.com on October 8, 2015— “Facebook’s software is a whiz at finding friends and picking out faces in photos. Now, the company will use its expertise to help find bad guys and rescue young victims of sex-trafficking operations. On Thursday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Facebook FB … More How Facebook Will Fight Sex Trafficking

Nepal Quake Survivors Face Threat from Human Traffickers Supplying Sex Trade

May 11, 2015

Originally posted by Jason Burke on The Guardian on May 5, 2015— “Tens of thousands of young women from regions devastated by the earthquake inNepal are being targeted by human traffickers supplying a network of brothels across south Asia, campaigners in Kathmandu and affected areas say. The 7.8-magnitude quake, which killed more than 7,000 people, … More Nepal Quake Survivors Face Threat from Human Traffickers Supplying Sex Trade

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’

To Prevent Sex trafficking from becoming Super Bowl Scourge, FBI Intensified Law Enforcement Efforts

February 3, 2015

By Eric Adelson on January 31, 2015 for Yahoo Sports— “On the Saturday before the Super Bowl, a 23-year-old on the northern edge of this sprawling city scans escort offers on the Internet. There are dozens of listings, many with photos of girls in suggestive poses and little clothing. This is a huge weekend for … More To Prevent Sex trafficking from becoming Super Bowl Scourge, FBI Intensified Law Enforcement Efforts

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