The most bittersweet chocolate: Our complicity in child labor
Before you buy your Halloween treats, think globally and act locally to end child labor trafficking in the cocoa industry. See this article by FSU Law School Professor Harley who…
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Tallahassee nonprofit raising money for human trafficking survivors amid increase in cases
A Tallahassee nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking has seen a three-fold increase in its case numbers since early last year as traffickers exploit vulnerable people made even more…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear case of Chrystul Kizer, sex trafficking victim accused of killing abuser
It is a tragic reality that sex trafficking victims, including children, do not get the help, safety, and justice that they deserve. This case shows the results of a sex…
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Convenience Retailers Can Help Stop Human Trafficking
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The convenience store industry being asked to help provide a comprehensive review of human trafficking in the transportation sector. NACS and more than 100 contributing groups are…
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Business Steps Up to Fight Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing illicit activities, and with much of it taking place in the shadows, its true magnitude is difficult to measure, according to Polaris, a global…
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Trafficking in Rural America
Rural Areas Create Vulnerabilities Rural areas are known for having fewer people and a thick country landscape. While envisioning a rural community, human trafficking may not come to mind for…
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Human Trafficking: Recognizing the Red Flags (Tallahassee Chamber Podcast)
When you think about human trafficking, you don’t think about how it can be affecting your neighbors, your customers, and your community. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business…
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Human Trafficking Tool for Youth and at Risk
Attention Social Workers, Schools, and anybody who works around children and youth! Here’s a tool and brief rundown of great info so you can understand and approach young people when…
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