NEW ORLEANS: Child Sex Trafficking Becoming a Troubling Trend, Authorities Say

August 2, 2013

By Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on July 30, 2013— “When FBI agents partnered with the New Orleans Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police to conduct sex trafficking stings during this past weekend, they were hoping to snare adults who were forcing juveniles into prostitution. Adults like Todd Bacchus, … More NEW ORLEANS: Child Sex Trafficking Becoming a Troubling Trend, Authorities Say

CHINA: Kidnapped and Sold—Inside the Dark World of Child Trafficking in China

August 2, 2013

By Charlie Custer on July 25, 2013, for The Atlantic— “In March 2011, Rose Candis had the worst lunch of her life. Sitting at a restaurant in Shaoguan, a small city in South China, the American mother tried hard not to vomit while her traveling companion translated what the man they were eating with had … More CHINA: Kidnapped and Sold—Inside the Dark World of Child Trafficking in China

Support PIVOT—A Message of Help for Trafficking Victims Hidden in Generic Sanitary Pads

August 1, 2013

“Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network has been working closely with the University of Washington’s Pivot Project since 2012 to develop discreet outreach materials to help potential victims of human trafficking get information on their rights and seek services. The new tools, in the form of feminine hygiene pads, were finalized earlier this year and production and distribution … More Support PIVOT—A Message of Help for Trafficking Victims Hidden in Generic Sanitary Pads

Watch Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking

August 1, 2013

Great opportunity to watch this full panel discussion (5/3/13) on sex trafficking moderated by Human Rights Society’s very own, Jenna Labourr, in Seattle. Hear local anti-trafficking experts include Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Dept. of Justice prosecutor Ye-Ting Woo, service provider Leslie Briner MSW, survivor Noel Gomez talk about the chilling problem of human sex trafficking in the … More Watch Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking

SOUTH AFRICA: “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill” Signed into Law

July 31, 2013

Originally posted on July 30, 2013 for SAnews.gov.za— “President Jacob Zuma has signed the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill into law, giving South Africa, for the first time, a single statute that tackles human trafficking holistically and comprehensively. The new law provides for a maximum penalty of R100-million or life imprisonment or … More SOUTH AFRICA: “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill” Signed into Law

Human Trafficking is a $32Billion Industry, so is Legislation and Prosecution Falling Short?

July 31, 2013

Originally posted by Mary Goudie on July 15, 2013— “All too often slavery in some of its more contemporary manifestations – human trafficking, the exploitation of migrant workers, the buying and selling of women and girls into the sex trade – is considered a labour or human rights issue. Ultimately, though, modern-day slavery is at … More Human Trafficking is a $32Billion Industry, so is Legislation and Prosecution Falling Short?

FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

July 29, 2013

By Pete Yost for The Associated Press on July 29, 2013— “Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 American cities, the FBI said Monday. The victims, almost all girls, range in age from 13 to 17. The largest numbers … More FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

WICHITA: 3 Charged With Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors

July 27, 2013

Originally posted by Stephanie Schultz on July 24, 2013— “Federal prosecutors have charged three people in a wide-ranging sex trafficking conspiracy operating at nine Asian massage parlors in Wichita. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday in federal court charges owner Gary H. Kidgell; his wife, Yan Zhang; and employee XiuQing Tian, all of Wichita, with conspiracy … More WICHITA: 3 Charged With Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors

You’re Invited to the Art Auction and Benefit for Rescue:Freedom

July 27, 2013

What:  Art Auction and Benefit for Rescue:Freedom Where:  The Hub in Pioneer Square at 220 2nd Ave. S. Date: Sunday, August 18th Time:  4 – 7 PM Cost:  Free All of the funds will go toward survivor recovery services and the event will feature high quality crafts made by survivors from India.  For more information, please visit: … More You’re Invited to the Art Auction and Benefit for Rescue:Freedom

‘Rape for Profit’ Documentary Available August 6th on iTunes

July 24, 2013

A note from Karen Olcott, Partnerships for Global Impact: “Dear friends, Rape for Profit <http://www.rapeforprofitfilm.com/&gt;  is a stark and powerful documentary shot in Seattle, and reveals the growing awareness of sex trafficking in American cities. The theatrical-released film takes viewers undercover with local law enforcement in downtown alleyways and suburban neighborhoods, to show that girls … More ‘Rape for Profit’ Documentary Available August 6th on iTunes