Sex trafficking isn’t a subject most people want to talk about, nor think about. The crimes are heinous, unbelievable, and upsetting, but doesn’t make it any less true. Being more open about this topic and discussing it with others is one of the ways to strip the taboo, because it does need to be addressed. ...
Over the last nine years the foundation’s Louisville locations have helped more than 2,000 women involving human trafficking. On October 29th the Kristy Love Foundation opened their first safe homes in Indiana for victims of sex trafficking and she expects the homes will be filled by today. Angela Renfro a survivor and founder of the...
Pomona Police have rescued a 16 year old girl that is believed to be a victim of human trafficking. In the area known as Holt Corridor officers responded to calls of possible prostitution and other related crimes. The victim was interviewed and necessary actions were taken due to the information given. Holt Corridor is known...
She was just 16 when Jodel’s life was turned upside down and her innocence taken from her. She was with an 18 year old when they were to meet some boys that her friend was speaking to online. What was she thought was supposed to be a night of fun with new friends turned into...
A man in Wisconsin has been convicted on three counts of human trafficking as a repeat offender on October 22nd, 2018. Appleton, Wisconsin with a populous of less than 75,000 has witness first hand that this crime doesn’t just happen in large cities and foreign countries, but right in your hometown. District Attorney Melinda Tempelis...
California has become fourth in the U.S. of human trafficking cases. In 2017 55 cases were filed and 631 federal charges were made involving 186 defendants. 85% were sex trafficking cases while the remaining 15% were labor trafficking. “These cases exist in our county,” said Melissa Chabra, chairwoman of the task force. “Much more than people realize.” ...
The mobile phone business has grown immensely over the last decade and reaches higher numbers every year. In 2016 over 62% of the world population owned a cell phone.. He was convinced to move to Hong Kong after a wealthy family told him he could have a better life in Hong Kong. “They offered me a...
Princess Eugenie, a member of the British Royal family has just gotten married. While with all royal weddings comes elegant dresses, luxurious jewelry and dapper suits, Princess Eugenie as incorporated something new. Princess Eugenie along with her family have been dedicated to many different charity works, from Asian Elephants, working closely with the Royal National Orthopaedic...
Targeting this problem in vacation spots is essential because of the high volume of trafficking that goes unnoticed. Many people fall victim to traffickers posing as hotel, resort, restaurant etc employment recruiters. Promised a job and once they reach their destination, they are stripped of their identification and forced to work where their trafficker maintains...
A woman from Lake Charles, Louisiana was sold into sex slavery by a loved one. Struggling with a previous drug problem after seeking treatment fell back into addiction, then married a man who sold her into sex slavery. “It may start off as someone who is a close friend to them or maybe consider...
