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Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1h

Napa County unites to combat human trafficking with Day of Action conference

The Day of Action Against Human Trafficking conference, organized by nonprofits Monarch Justice Center and SANE-SART — Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners-Sexual Assault Response Team — in collaboration with the Napa County Office of Education and Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, will take place Jan. 31 at Sonoma Raceway.

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Dallas County DA’s office creates unit to investigate, prosecute human trafficking

The Dallas County district attorney’s office announced Tuesday the creation of a new, grant-funded unit to investigate and prosecute human trafficking. The three-person team — a prosecutor, investigator and victim advocate — will work with local and federal authorities to “improve the prosecution” of trafficking crimes and support survivors,

CBS Texas on MSN · 14h

Victim advocates applaud Dallas County District Attorney's new human trafficking unit

Human trafficking here? You bet. Just ask the experts. "This isn't just an international problem," said Bianca Davis, CEO of Dallas-based nonprofit New Friends New Life. "We aren't just looking for white vans in a parking lot every day.

Dallas County DA launches human trafficking unit

Violent crime may be on the decline in Dallas, but the city continues to rank as one of the top 10 cities in the nation for sex trafficking.

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Keith Swank sworn in as Pierce County Sheriff, vows to ‘crack down’ on human trafficking

Former Seattle police captain Keith Swank took his oath of office and was sworn in as sheriff in a crowded room Wednesday ...

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Campaign this month by Texas DPS aims to raise awareness about human trafficking

In observance of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Texas Department of Public Safety is calling on Texans to help with ...

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Local law enforcement is fighting against human trafficking in our community

According to law enforcement, most of the time this crime comes in the form of coercion and mental games between the victim ...

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Topeka non-profit brings awareness to human trafficking

A Topeka non-profit is bringing awareness to sex trafficking. Wednesday night at the Topeka Bible Church, Project 2 Restore ...

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Local nonprofit receives money to curb human trafficking during NFL draft

Brown County officials will reimburse a local nonprofit up to $20,000 to fight human trafficking when the NFL draft comes to ...

January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and local organizations are spreading awareness.

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Bradley International Airport joins nationwide effort to help fight against human trafficking

With about 27.6 million human trafficking victims exploited for profit worldwide, air travel is often used as a form of ...

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'Trained to really understand' | Houston police provide update on collaborative efforts to combat human trafficking

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is giving the community a closer look at its collaborative efforts to identify and ...

Wabash Valley Coalition Against Trafficking says human trafficking is in our community - Here is how you can be proactive

The Wabash Valley Coalition Against Trafficking (WVCAT) wants to shine a light on a hidden crime. The group is encouraging ...

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Human trafficking is a 'growing problem in Iowa.' What's being done to slow it?

Human trafficking is a growing problem in Iowa, Belitsos said. Some of last year's statistics include: The Department of ...

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