Human-Trafficking Suspects from Orlando Enslaved 15-Year-Old Prostitute, Officials Say

July 14, 2013

By Kevin P. Connolly on July 10, 2013—“After Montavius Rakeem Postell of Orlando was busted for cocaine in March, he made 25 calls in 12 hours — most of them to a little girl he turned into prostitute, authorities announced Wednesday. Postell, a gang member also known as King, told the then 15-year-old to sell … More Human-Trafficking Suspects from Orlando Enslaved 15-Year-Old Prostitute, Officials Say

BILLINGS: Photographer Helps Human Trafficking Victims

July 13, 2013

By Christin Corrado on July 11, 2013— Watch the video interview here. “A young Billings photographer returns from the other side of the world, with a new purpose in life. 23-year old Kristin Carroll spent about two weeks taking photographs of victims of human trafficking and desperate orphans. Carroll was inspired to help out victims … More BILLINGS: Photographer Helps Human Trafficking Victims

TACOMA: Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

July 13, 2013

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 Sex Abuse Live Streaming ‘On The Rise’

July 12, 2013

“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’

LOS ANGELES: New PTC Research Finds Teen Girls the New Target of Sexual Exploitation on TV

July 10, 2013

LOS ANGELES on June 9, 2013— “New research from the Parents Television Council’s “4 Every Girl Campaign” found that underage female characters on primetime broadcast television are more likely to be presented in sexually exploitative scenes than adult women, and the appearance of underage female characters in a sexually exploitative scene increased the probability that … More LOS ANGELES: New PTC Research Finds Teen Girls the New Target of Sexual Exploitation on TV

Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers

July 9, 2013

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

Father and Son Get Prison in ‘Family’ Prostitution Case

July 8, 2013

On July 8, 2013 for The Associated Press— “A Pennsylvania father and son who were acquitted of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified for the defense will still spend time in prison for promoting prostitution and money laundering. Vincent George Sr. and Vincent George Jr., of Allentown, Pa., were sentenced Monday in Manhattan to three … More Father and Son Get Prison in ‘Family’ Prostitution Case

CHICAGO: Man Brought Women to St. Louis for Prostitution, Feds Say

July 5, 2013

By Margaret Gillerman for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 3, 2013— “A Chicago man was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on charges of transporting two women from Chicago to Missouri to Colorado and back for prostitution. A grand jury indicted Jamall Brown, 29, of Chicago, on one felony count of persuading, inducing, enticing … More CHICAGO: Man Brought Women to St. Louis for Prostitution, Feds Say