February 10, 2022

EARN IT Act of 2022

Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technology 01-31-2022 NCMEC has issued the following letter of support to Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal; and Representatives […]
February 10, 2022

EARN IT Act Has Teeth: Only Option in Congress for Online Child Protection

There is a lot of misinformation being spread by the technology industry regarding the EARN IT Act, reintroduced on January 31, 2022 by Senators Richard Blumenthal […]
February 5, 2022

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Justice Department Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking

Department Strategy Supports National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking NEW ORLEANS — U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today released the Justice Department’s new National Strategy to […]
January 30, 2022

Path 2 Freedom hosts 5k to benefit victims of human trafficking

Bringing healing and a safe haven for child victims of human trafficking. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and a local organization dedicated Saturday to […]
January 30, 2022

North Port man arrested as suspect in crimes against children

A North Port man has been arrested and faces multiple charges for crimes against children. Shane Patrick Penczak, 45, has been arrested by the North Port […]
January 22, 2022

Florida lawmakers look to ban hourly motel rates, increase penalties for human trafficking

TAMPA, Fla. – Researchers and providers who help human trafficking survivors say there really isn’t a clear picture of the problem in communities across Florida, so a bill […]
January 20, 2022

Florida nonprofit launches program to teach kids about human trafficking

The organization has created a free online program for teachers to use in their classrooms. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and […]
January 20, 2022

Cyclists ride three days, 300 miles to fight human trafficking in South Florida

The Hope Ride raises money, awareness of human trafficking PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Joined by a large police escort, nearly two dozen cyclists finished what […]
January 15, 2022

Law enforcement using new method to catch people who buy women, children online

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Collier County is working with law enforcement to fight domestic violence and human trafficking in our community and catch […]
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