HOUSTON: 24-y/o Man Faces Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Prostituting 15-y/o Girl

September 23, 2013

From The Associated Press on August 28, 2013— “A federal grand jury in Houston has indicted a man for sex trafficking in a case involving a 15-year-old girl who prosecutors say was forced into prostitution. Twenty-four-year-old Alexander Joseph Johnson of Houston remains in federal custody following his arrest Aug. 6. Authorities say the teenager was … More HOUSTON: 24-y/o Man Faces Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Prostituting 15-y/o Girl

SEATTLE: Sex Trafficking Documentary “Chosen” Features Local Victims—Premieres Sept. 26

September 23, 2013

By Dana Rebik on September 20, 2013— “On Thursday, September 26, 2013, the Seattle Aquarium will open its doors and turn down the lights for students and community members at the Seattle Premiere of Chosen. The new film tells the shocking true story of two All-American girls tricked into trafficking. Brianna and Lacy explain how … More SEATTLE: Sex Trafficking Documentary “Chosen” Features Local Victims—Premieres Sept. 26

CANADA: Young Woman Uses Faith and Fashion to Fight Human Trafficking

September 23, 2013

By Jeff Peters on September 19, 2013— “Most people’s choice of fashion is an expression of themselves, but  for Megan Palik it was  her love of expression and her faith that lead her to battle human trafficking. Palik had a heart for those in poverty for years, but it was through some key experiences and … More CANADA: Young Woman Uses Faith and Fashion to Fight Human Trafficking

NEPAL: Central Investigation Bureau Busts Four Agents for Trafficking Girls as Bar Dancers to Gulf Countries

September 22, 2013

Originally published on September 16, 2013, for The Himalayan Times— “In a major police crackdown against human trafficking done under the pretext of employment overseas, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has apprehended four notorious agents of a girls trafficking racket operating from Nepal. Acting on a tip off, the CIB arrested Gyan … More NEPAL: Central Investigation Bureau Busts Four Agents for Trafficking Girls as Bar Dancers to Gulf Countries

Myanmar Pledges to Tackle Human Trafficking Through International Collaboration

September 22, 2013

Reported by Myint Oo, Nay Thway and Kyaw Thu for RFA’s Myanmar Service. Translated by Khet Mar. Written in English by Joshua Lipes. Published on September 17, 2013— “Myanmar has vowed to step up its battle against human trafficking by doing more to check the problem at home and collaborating in preventive efforts with the … More Myanmar Pledges to Tackle Human Trafficking Through International Collaboration

Polaris Project Releases Student Toolkit to Help Spread Trafficking Awareness on Campuses

September 22, 2013

From Bradley Myles, the CEO of Polaris Project: “Today, we’re releasing a toolkit to help students spread awareness of human trafficking on their campuses. Download our Student Toolkit to get started.  Students can have a profound impact on how their communities work to end human trafficking. When Wyoming outlawed human trafficking in January, University of … More Polaris Project Releases Student Toolkit to Help Spread Trafficking Awareness on Campuses

HELP US SHARE + INVITE PEOPLE TO: “NOT MY LIFE” Screening + Panel Discussion

September 21, 2013

HELP US SHARE + INVITE PEOPLE TO: NOT MY LIFE Screening + Panel Discussion Join Hope for Justice, organizer World Affairs Council and host SIFF to watch this Not My Life, a new human trafficking documentary by Academy Award nominee Robert Bilheimer, considered “one of the most influential filmmakers working in the field of international human rights.” Four … More HELP US SHARE + INVITE PEOPLE TO: “NOT MY LIFE” Screening + Panel Discussion

SEATTLE: Two Brothers Plead Guilty in Case Involving Illegal Guns, Drugs and Juvenile Prostitution

September 21, 2013

From the Department of Justice on September 17, 2013— “Two Tukwila, Washington brothers who were indicted earlier this year for illegal weapons possession, have pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.  JAMAAL JOHNATHAN BOMBER, 30, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking … More SEATTLE: Two Brothers Plead Guilty in Case Involving Illegal Guns, Drugs and Juvenile Prostitution

BRAZIL: Number of Prisoners Held on Drug-Trafficking Charges Grows 3x Faster Than Prison Population

September 21, 2013

By Danielle Melo for Infosurhoy.com on September 16, 2013— “The Military Police’s hunt for the head of drug trafficking in three large favelas in Itaboraí in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region had a happy ending. On Aug. 31, police officers arrested Bruno “Boldinho” Pacheco Lima, 25, after nearly a year of investigations. Boldinho, who … More BRAZIL: Number of Prisoners Held on Drug-Trafficking Charges Grows 3x Faster Than Prison Population

URUGUAY: Criminal Human Traffickin Ring Dismantled

September 20, 2013

By Eduardo Szklarz for Infosurhoy.com on September 9, 2013— “Uruguayan authorities dismantled a criminal ring that smuggled Chinese migrants from Uruguay to Argentina, uncovering what could be a new international human-trafficking route. Thirty-six suspects were arrested and 18 were indicted as a result of the two-year-long Mandarín Operation, which was led by Uruguay’s Special Crimes … More URUGUAY: Criminal Human Traffickin Ring Dismantled