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April 13, 2023

Using Analytics and AI to Tackle Global Human Trafficking

One of the most disturbing things about global human trafficking is just how pervasive it is. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), an agency of […]
April 7, 2023

House panel OK’s bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking

A bill designed to improve human trafficking awareness, security and conditions at child and adult safe houses across Florida is now advancing in the Legislature’s lower […]
April 7, 2023

Iowa businesses against human trafficking finalist for award

DES MOINES — The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking initiative is one of three finalists for a national award. The program, started by Secretary of State Paul […]
February 23, 2023

US Ambassador Addresses Human Trafficking in Vietnam Boarder Province

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper discussed efforts to combat human trafficking in his first visit to Lao Cai Province, which borders China, earlier this week. […]
February 23, 2023

Mercy Medical Center Aids in Baltimore’s Fight Against Human Trafficking

When a first responder or social services provider in Baltimore suspects a person they are aiding is the victim of human trafficking, they have the ability […]
February 9, 2023

YMCA of South Florida’s Teen Broadway Presents Real Life View of Lives of Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking

With an estimated 24.9 million victims globally at any given time, human traffickers are known to prey on both vulnerable minors and adults. Alarmingly, more than […]
February 3, 2023

SWFL Organizations Partner to end Human Trafficking in Immokalee

Every year there is an estimated 14,500 to 17,500 people who are trafficked into the United States according to the U.S. Department of State. Alina Donahue […]
February 3, 2023

Kelly Skidmore Introduces Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Increasing Pimp Penalties

Preying on someone to press them into prostitution would become a felony instead of a misdemeanor, according to a bill Democratic Rep. Kelly Skidmore filed Tuesday. Anyone caught […]
February 3, 2023

“Healing is a Lifelong Process.” SWFL Organizations Advocate for Human Trafficking Survivors

At an early age, Tammy Toney-Butler was a victim of human trafficking. “As a trauma survivor, we don’t have a whole lot of memories,” said Toney-Butler. […]
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