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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

In the news stories below, we illustrate local and global impact of human trafficking and the undeniable need to tackle these concerns through compassionate, collaborative action.

Portland pimp sentenced to life in prison

By Jamie Wilson - Fox 12 Oregon

A notorious local pimp was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday, making it the longest sex trafficking sentence in the United States in the last six years.  

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Sara Kruzan Case: Conviction reduced; parole possible

By Richard K. De Atley - The Press Enterprise

Sara Kruzan, who has fought her conviction and sentencing for the first-degree murder of her former pimp in Riverside at age 16, has reached an agreement with prosecutors that could lead to her parole fromp prison, where she has been for nearly 19 years.  

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