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In the News
"Cab Drivers Enlisted to Combat Sex-Trafficking at the Super Bowl"
CNHI New January 22, 2012
(Indianapolis, IN) Hundreds of Indianapolis cab drivers are receiving training to recognize and respond to sex-trafficking workers transported to this city to work the upcoming Super Bowl. An increase in sex-trafficking is associated with large events, such as Super Bowl.
"Daryl Hannah Fights Human Trafficking Deniers in Oregon"
By Dana Liebelson January 20, 2011 Change.org
(Portland, OR) Countering dismissive comments by the Orgeonian regarding human trafficking, actress Daryl Hannah stated she was "shocked" by observations during ride-alongs with Oregon law enforcement officers as they patrolled strip clubs and areas known for prostitution.
http://news.change.org/stories/daryl-hannah-fights-human-trafficking-deniers-in-oregon
"Police Investigating Underage Dancing at Salem Strip Club"
KATU.com December 29, 2011
(Salem, OR) Police are conducting investigation to determine whether staff of a Salem-area strip club knowingly permitted a 17-year old to dance naked. Lt. Steve Birr of Salem Police Department indicated Class A Felony charges may result if staff were aware of the girl's age and permitted her dance, anyway.
"Human Trafficking Tragedy Hits Close to Home"
by Kalsey Watts August 2, 2011 KTVZ.com
(Bend, OR) Human Trafficking is a $32 Billion-a-year criminal industry, qualifying it as the second largest in the nation, behind the drug trade. Moving beyond "Craigslist", Internet communication and advertising enable expanding tentacles of human trafficking organizations to proliferate in smaller communities, such as Bend.
http://www.ktvz.com/news/28739930/detail.html
"14 Indicted in Child Prostitution, Human Trafficking Ring"
TheDenverChannel.com January 30, 2012
(Denver) Law enforcement investigation from Denver to Grand Junction resulted in a 70-count indictment, naming 14 individuals of running and patronizing human trafficking. Suspects reportedly used drugs and threats of violence to entrap underage victims. A Wheat Ridge couple reporting their daughter as a runaway led to the discovery of the potential human trafficking scheme.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/30334550/detail.html
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