“Hundreds of people are expected to converge near Seattle on Saturday, July 20 to show support for local victims of sex trafficking. For the second year, The Genesis Project will host The Freedom Walk. The Freedom Walk is a fundraising event to raise money and awareness about the issue of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in … More SEATTLE: Join the “Freedom Walk” to Fight Sex Trafficking
On July 11, 2013— “A Saudi princess charged with human trafficking has posted $5 million bail a day after her California arrest. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Meshael Alayban posted bail Thursday after appearing in court to face the felony charge, and was being released from Orange County jail. District Attorney Tony Rackauckas (ruh-KOW-kuhs) had asked the … More Saudi Princess in Trafficking Case Posts $5M Bail
Press Release from The Department of Justice on July 1, 2013— “A Tacoma man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 23 years in prison and five years of supervised release for seven counts related to the sex trafficking of juveniles and adult women, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. ALEXANDER WALLS, … More TACOMA: Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
“Child sexual abuse streamed live online through services like Skype has been highlighted as an emerging threat by experts. Figures show an increasing number of offenders have been targeting vulnerable families overseas to set up live access to children over webcams in exchange for payment. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre’s (Ceop) annual report … More Child Sex Abuse Live Streaming ‘On The Rise’
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth facilitated by Leslie Briner, MSW This workshop is designed for service providers, educators, and community members who work with youth or want to learn more about sexual exploitation and trafficking. Topics include: the social and cultural context of sexual exploitation, the subculture of prostitution, harm and impacts, … More Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers
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 Jessie Balmert on June 30, 2013 for CentralOhio.com— “She has run away from home. She has been abused by her relatives. She has been performing poorly at school and is depressed. Every human trafficking victim has a different story of how they were sold into the sex trade or forced into domestic servitude, but … More The Sex Slave Next Door: How Human Trafficking Happens Near You
By Leah Malone on June 23, 201, for Minivan News— “Child prostitution in Laamu Atoll has become so “common” the underage victims of such crimes consider it “normal”, a private clinical psychologist has revealed to Minivan News. The practice, believed by multiple sources interviewed by Minivan News to be prevalent across the Maldives, ranges from … More Maldives Facing Widespread Child Prostitution, Sexual Abuse
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 J. Dana Stuster on Wednesday, June 19, 2013— “China, Russia, and Uzbekistan are simply not committed to addressing human trafficking. That’s the takeaway from the State Department’s new 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report, out Wednesday afternoon. After nine years each for China and Russia, and six years for Uzbekistan, on the State Department’s watch … More State Department Downgrades China, Russia on Human Trafficking
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