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USIAHT Vice President Stephanie Costolo To Moderate Panel Discussion At Summit On...
Read MoreOperation ‘Bad Apple’ ensnares 12 businesses in human trafficking sting
A Denver grand jury on Thursday indicted seven individuals and 12 businesses on 33 felony counts in a human trafficking scheme.
Denver police and the district attorney’s office conducted a year-long investigation called “Operation Bad Apple” into a number of massage parlors and illegal marijuana businesses that investigators believe garnered millions of dollars by trafficking women from China, laundering money and evading taxes, according to a statement.
Idaho State University officially signs a proclamation to become a Trafficking Free Zone
Idaho State University officially signs a proclamation to become a Trafficking Free Zone at their 2020 Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium held on January 28th. With plans to “roll out the training to the campus community” says Stacey Gibson Director of Equity and Inclusion.
Read MoreGrant To Fund Human Trafficking Task Force In Tampa Bay
As the Florida regional manager for the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, it’s Stephanie Costolo’s job to teach employees what signs to look for that may indicate if someone is a victim. Then, once they spot a possible victim, they have to know where and how to report their suspicions without putting the victim or themselves in harm’s way.
Read MoreTampa Bay area group uses technology, social media to target sex buyers
Stephanie Costolo said the Florida based nonprofit blasts out Facebook ads to more than 100,000 potential local sex buyers each month. Natalie Kehn, who works on outreach for the group, said the nonprofit combs through thousands of online sex ads and messages potential trafficking victims.
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USIAHT Vice President Stephanie Costolo To Moderate Panel Discussion At Summit On...
Read MoreOperation ‘Bad Apple’ ensnares 12 businesses in human trafficking sting
A Denver grand jury on Thursday indicted seven individuals and 12 businesses on 33 felony counts in a human trafficking scheme.
Denver police and the district attorney’s office conducted a year-long investigation called “Operation Bad Apple” into a number of massage parlors and illegal marijuana businesses that investigators believe garnered millions of dollars by trafficking women from China, laundering money and evading taxes, according to a statement.
Idaho State University officially signs a proclamation to become a Trafficking Free Zone
Idaho State University officially signs a proclamation to become a Trafficking Free Zone at their 2020 Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium held on January 28th. With plans to “roll out the training to the campus community” says Stacey Gibson Director of Equity and Inclusion.
Read MoreGrant To Fund Human Trafficking Task Force In Tampa Bay
As the Florida regional manager for the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, it’s Stephanie Costolo’s job to teach employees what signs to look for that may indicate if someone is a victim. Then, once they spot a possible victim, they have to know where and how to report their suspicions without putting the victim or themselves in harm’s way.
Read MoreTampa Bay area group uses technology, social media to target sex buyers
Stephanie Costolo said the Florida based nonprofit blasts out Facebook ads to more than 100,000 potential local sex buyers each month. Natalie Kehn, who works on outreach for the group, said the nonprofit combs through thousands of online sex ads and messages potential trafficking victims.
Read MoreCity of Hoover declares themselves a TraffickingFree Zone
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Read More14th Annual Dragon Party to Benefit the US Institute Against Human Trafficking
The Italian Club in Ybor City, FL. and will be hosts to a performance by music artist Cutty Jones featuring Jay Slay supporting The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking. USIAHT is working to end Human Trafficking in the United States through prevention, combating demand, rescuing victims, influencing government policy and providing safe refuge for the restoration of survivors.
Read MoreTHREE ALABAMA CITIES DECLARED HUMAN TRAFFICKING-FREE ZONES
According to the USIAHT website, TFZ is a community-based initiative to reduce the number of buyers in the sex trade. The program is implemented in collaboration with community members and leaders, law enforcement, businesses, schools, health care organizations, churches and the media. The effort uses technology to reach buyers and victims on a massive scale.
Read MoreEyes & ears: City workers learning to spot signs of human trafficking
The training city employees will receive is provided primarily by the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking and is available online. Cullman County Human Trafficking Chair Kathy Wilson joined with the coalition to bring the TraffickingFree Zone to Cullman.
Read MoreVestavia, Birmingham + Mountain Brook are now TraffickingFree Zones
The cities of Vestavia, Birmingham and Mountain Brook, AL. have recently declared themselves TraffickingFree Zones in advance of the 2021 World Games. Find out what this means and why it matters.
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