By Emily E. Smith - The Oregonian
The Oregon Supreme Court previously overturned a Tigard man's rape convictions, but ruled last week that his other convictions related to victims he met on Craigslist still stand.
Read MoreIn 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.
By Emily E. Smith - The Oregonian
The Oregon Supreme Court previously overturned a Tigard man's rape convictions, but ruled last week that his other convictions related to victims he met on Craigslist still stand.
Read MoreBy KTVB
A Tacoma, Washington man pleaded guilty in federal court today to obstructing a sex trafficking of children investigation.
Read MoreBy Tanya Mohn - nytimes.com
The travel industry - long an unwitting participant in human trafficking at hotels and on airplanes, trains and buses - lately has been increasing efforts to combat the problem, working with private advocacy groups and the federal government in long-term, coordinated initiatives that go beyond its normal philanthropic activities.
Read MoreBy Don Knabe - SCVNews.com
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced Monday that the county's anti-child sex trafficking awareness campaign will expand to millions more residents, thanks to a donation of billboard space by the Lamar Advertising Company.
Read MoreBy Rebelander S. Basilan - sunstar.com
Six girls who were rescued from bar joints finished a photography course sponsored by the International Justice Mission (IJM) and the Mandaue City Government.
Read MoreBy Elaine Silvestrini - The Tampa Tribune
A federal jury has convicted Weylin Rodriguez of charges he forced and coerced teenaged girls into prostitution, including a girl who was kidnapped two years ago from Ybor City when she was 15.
Read MoreBy Daphne A. Young - wsbradio.com
A Duluth man, charged with sex trafficking of a 16-year-old girl, appeared in Federal court on Friday.
Read MoreBy Margie Mason - www.huffingtonpost.com
When a 14-year-old girl received a Facebook friend request from an older man she didn't know, she accepted it out of curiosity.
Read MoreBy Joe Green - South Jersey Times
Authorities have charged a city man with human trafficking in running a male prostitution ring involving at least one minor.
Read MoreBy Barbara Amaya - communities.washingtontimes.com
To say that child victims of human trafficking face significant problems is an understatement.
Read MoreBy James Smith - Epoch Times Staff
Kendale "Ace" Judge will serve 6 to 18 year prison term for forcing a 13-year-old girl into prostitution.
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