China: Angola Extradites Suspected Chinese Gangsters

August 27, 2012

BEJING, China by ABC News via the Associated Press (08/25/12) — Chinese police on Saturday brought back 37 suspected Chinese gangsters from Angola, where they were arrested for alleged crimes against other Chinese such as kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, human trafficking and forced prostitution. Such crimes are a major concern for China, which has become … More China: Angola Extradites Suspected Chinese Gangsters

USA: When Sex Isn’t Sexy: My Bizarre Education at Yale University

August 27, 2012

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, USA by Nathan Harden of the Daily Beast (8/21/12) — What do Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Clarence Thomas, Sam Alito, and Sonya Sotomayor have in common? They were all educated at Yale. And what do porn stars Sasha Grey, Ron Jeremy, and Buck Angel have in … More USA: When Sex Isn’t Sexy: My Bizarre Education at Yale University

Girls 4 Sale

August 18, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA by Geraldine Sealey of Marie Claire (8/16/12) – For most businesses in the U.S., the Web has changed everything. The sex industry is no exception. Now underage girls are as easy to find online as shelter puppies, used cars, and apartment rentals. “…Andrea Powell (of nonprofit, FAIR Girls) has met hundreds of underage girls who … More Girls 4 Sale

16 arrested in Vanier, Ottawa, Canada prostitution sweep

August 15, 2012

VANIER, Ottawa, Canada by CTV News (8/15/12) – Ottawa Police have arrested 16 men and laid 10 criminal charges after a two-day prostitution sweep in Vanier. Police said 12 of the men qualified to participate in “John” school, an educational program meant to teach the men about how prostitution affects the community. Four men were … More 16 arrested in Vanier, Ottawa, Canada prostitution sweep

North Dakotan Man Gets 45 years in Drug-Sex Trafficking Case

August 14, 2012

Bismark, North Dakota, U.S.A. by Rapid City Journal (8/14/12) | A federal judge says a North Dakota man convicted of operating a drug and prostitution ring on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation must serve 45 years in prison. A jury in April found Dustin Morsette, of New Town, guilty on several charges, including sex trafficking, … More North Dakotan Man Gets 45 years in Drug-Sex Trafficking Case

Meet Hope for Justice New Staff Member, Dr. Stacy Cecchet

August 7, 2012

We, at Hope for Justice, are thrilled to announce new doctorate recipient in clinical psychology (SPU), Dr. Stacy Cecchet, has joined Hope for Justice’s staff team as its newest member. Her dissertation was on The Psychological Experience of Child and Adolescent Sex Trafficking in the United States: Trauma and Resilience in Survivors, which she will … More Meet Hope for Justice New Staff Member, Dr. Stacy Cecchet

Bill to combat child escort ads on Backpage.com signed into law

March 29, 2012

OLYMPIA, Washington, USA (3/29/12) — Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bipartisan anti-trafficking bill to keep minors from being exploited through online ads for escort services such as Backpage.com. “I am ecstatic this anti-trafficking legislation is now law, the first of its kind in the country. This makes the strongest possible statement that there … More Bill to combat child escort ads on Backpage.com signed into law

Stopping Online Child Sexual Exploitation in Backpage.com

March 29, 2012

Wonderful news coming out of Washington State Legislature (Olympia, Washington, USA) as the most significant anti-trafficking legislation got signed into law by Washington Governor, Christine Gregoire. A ton of credit goes to the always abolitionist state senator, Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, the primary sponsor of this Senate Bill 6251, who said, “I am ecstatic this anti-trafficking … More Stopping Online Child Sexual Exploitation in Backpage.com