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HIS Chairs Virtual Global Task Force
Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been appointed chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Deputy Assistant Director Ian Quinn, head of HSI’s Cyber Crimes Center, will assume the duties of the chair. A release issued by the ICE today revealed that…
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Using Country Flag to create Human Trafficking Awareness for Kids
Kids Against Trafficking is a segment to get kids involved with the campaign against human trafficking using the flag of their country. Every kid from every country of the world should send us the flag of their country with the approval of their parents/guardians by filling out the form below. Note: kids have to draw…
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Government, Stakeholders gear up for Human Trafficking Awareness
January has been declared Human Trafficking Awareness month both at the federal and state levels across the United States. President Barrack Obama declared in press release of December 30, 2011 of the federal government’s stand with service providers, organizations and government entities working to combat human trafficking to end modern day slavery. In the same…
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Human Trafficking can be Prevented by Training – Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano has said that human trafficking can be prevented through specified training for key sector members and the general public. She made the statement recently in a release issued at the White House in Washington at the end of a round table to commemorate the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.…
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Office of Justice Program Releases Anti-Human Trafficking Directory
The Office of Justice Program (OJP) has released an anti-human trafficking directory to help service providers and everyone willing to learn more about anti-human trafficking efforts. A press release issued this morning stated that the “directory includes Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) opportunities available on topics ranging from building strong cases for prosecution to providing…
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Two Advocates Receive Excellence Award
Two advocates, Linda Miller, Executive Director of Civil Society and Salima Khakoo an immigration lawyer receive advocate Excellence Award from Imprisoned Show. Civil Socieyt s a non profit representing victims of human trafficking in Minnesota and Salima represents victims as a brobono lawyer during the rpocess of getting their immigration status. The Advocate Excellence…
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Over 3000 Victims Rescued by Polaris Project
Polaris Project, A national human trafficking agency has rescued over 3000 victims of human trafficking from their traffickers. A newsletter signed by the executive director of the organization, Bradley Myles showed that the organization has experienced success and progress in its rescuing project. According to him, “3,000 survivors connected to immediate assistance by the National…
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Bukola’s Presentation at Love Power Church, Minneapolis
It was a pleasant morning, not too cold, as Bukola went to present at The Love Power Music and Miracles Ministries in Minneapolis. She got there with her son, Samuel and was directed to the breakfast area at the third floor of the Church building, where she had a meal with other women and men of…
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Social Service Providers Role in Helping Victims
Social services providers play an important role in helping victims of human trafficking get help and restore their lives. Despite the fact that the needs of trafficking victims tend to be complex, often involving interactions with multi-jurisdictional law enforcement personnel, lawyers, and an array of benefit providers, social workers are pivotal to the discovery and recovery stages…
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Trafficking Protection Act of 2000 Gives Help to Victims
Victims of human trafficking can get help through the provisions of the Trafficking Protection Act of 2000. For a victim of get help, however, there is need for screening to certify that he or she is qualified under the Act. A person can become a victim of human trafficking as a result of fraud, force or coercion.…