“Shattered Dreams” is a song about the devastating reality of human trafficking and exploitation. This video is intended to raise awareness about how manipulation, coercion, and abuse destroy lives and leave victims with broken futures.
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UN office flags 'ruthless and systematic' abuses of migrants in Libya A UN Human Rights Office report cited at a UN briefing said migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya face torture, killings, sexual violence, trafficking and arbitrary detention, often involving criminal networks with alleged ties to authorities.

A shocking UN report reveals the ruthless and systematic abuses faced by migrants in Libya, including torture, killings, and trafficking linked to criminal networks.

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Sasha Riley's shocking testimony could expose powerful secrets if heard by the right people. #TraffickingAwareness #Survivor #UnsolvedMysteries - NewsBreak The best local & breaking news source in the US, featuring local weather, alerts, deals, events and more.

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Vermont committee hears testimony for and against licensing massage therapists amid trafficking, safety concerns The Government Operations & Military Affairs committee heard extensive testimony on H.588 about licensing massage therapists and establishments, with advocates citing public safety and training standards and an anti‑trafficking group urging against enforcement that criminalizes vulnerable workers.

Vermont's debate over massage therapy licensing is heating up, with advocates warning that criminalizing unlicensed work could endanger vulnerable workers and fail to combat trafficking effectively.

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Ashipala-Musavyi calls for urgent action against human trafficking Ashipala-Musavyi calls for urgent action against human trafficking NBC Online Fri, 08/01/2025 - 17:12

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Freedom for Sale by Shanna Shepard Every year on July 30th, the world observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day that, if truly honoured, should shake us out of our comfortable illusions. We like to believe slavery end…

Freedom for Sale by Shanna Shepard

Every year on July 30th, the world observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day that, if truly honoured, should shake us out of our comfortable illusions.

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Online “friends” who guilt, pressure, or make you uncomfortable aren't your responsibility. You don’t owe anyone access to your space, no matter how many followers they have.
🚫 Block.
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Online “friends” who guilt, pressure, or make you uncomfortable aren't your responsibility. You don’t owe anyone access to your space, no matter how many followers they have.
🚫 Block.
📣 Report.
💬 Tell someone you trust.
That’s how you stay safe.
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Think you know what human trafficking looks like?
The biggest myths and sharing the real facts about modern slavery.
30 July is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
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Massachusetts amends laws to support survivors in criminal proceedings New legislation provides affirmative defenses for survivors of abuse and trafficking in court.

Massachusetts is paving the way for justice by introducing new laws that empower survivors of abuse and trafficking in the courtroom.

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Court considers reduced sentences for survivors of abuse and trafficking Court hears motions for sentencing relief for defendants linked to past abuse experiences

A Massachusetts court is weighing the fate of defendants seeking reduced sentences due to their history as survivors of abuse and trafficking.

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Joshlin Smith trial: Court finds Kelly and co-accused guilty Judge Nathan Erasmus has found that the state succeeded in proving the guilt of the three accused in counts one and two in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case. On count one, he found them guilty of trafficking in persons. They were also found guilty of kidnapping, which is count two. The trial involving Joshlin’s mother, Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, and her co-accused, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, continued on Friday, where the judge delivered his judgment. “This case primarily concerns Joshlin Smith, a child who is still missing. There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. It has implications that for a village to thrive, it must be a healthy environment that ensures that the child grows up healthy,” said Judge Erasmus. “It becomes our responsibility that every child who grows up in our village can turn into a contributing member of our society.” The judge said none of the witness evidence was disproved, further questioning Kelly’s conduct after her child went missing. He also questioned why Kelly did not participate in the search for her child. “The conduct of Appollis and Kelly was not that of a concerned parent, and in my opinion, it was because you knew.” He further said while the three accused had the right to remain silent, that right came at a cost, as they kept silent despite the evidence being brought against them. “Counsel argued in court that this case is the first of its kind, but we don’t know. Maybe it’s just the first that was publicised.” Judge Erasmus told the court that the state was obliged to prove what was done, how, when, the persons involved in the trafficking, why it was done, and the exchange recorded. After 35 days of listening to witnesses, judge Erasmus said there was no evidence presented on behalf of the accused. “From the evidence of the social workers, miss Smith became known as a person who needed assistance as far back as 2016. Miss Smith had an addiction problem that caused further friction with her grandmother. “During 2017, the grandmother reported to the department that Smith had another child, Joshlin. At the time, she could not provide the whereabouts of Smith. “In 2018, Smith visited the department for assistance with her addiction. By then, Joshlin’s birth had not been registered. The social workers assisted her in registering the birth of Joshlin.” An attempt to adopt Joshlin was made in 2018; however, the process could not progress because the parents were not cooperating. The court heard the reason Kelly allegedly sold Joshlin was because of the repeated attempts by the family friends to adopt the missing girl. On Wednesday, Van Rhyn’s defence attorney, Nobahle Mkabayi, told the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha that the state relied on Lourentia ‘Rens’ Lombard’s ‘inconsistent’ evidence to prove its case. Mkabayi took the stand and told judge Nathan Erasmus that the state had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, and only relied on “speculation” from a witness who previously admitted to being high when Joshlin went missing. Mkabayi disputed the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness, Lombard, and said the state failed to conduct proper investigations. She questioned how Lombard remained quiet through the alleged assaults and torture and only confessed several months later. “We’ve got this 204 [Lombard] who was arrested on 13 March and appeared in court and didn’t confess. From March to 21 October 2024, the same person who was tortured seven months before says, ‘Now I can confess’. That alone says a lot about this 204,” Mkabayi told the court. The defence told the court Lombard went through at least three police officers and told them the same story, only to later admit she had lied because she was scared. “When confronted under cross-examination, she said, ‘No, I was scared’ – scared of what? ‘I was scared, maybe I had a relapse of drugs, so that’s why I lied.’ What surprised me more was that she knew she was lying and continued. In fact, she fooled an officer. That’s the 204 we have before this court. “As if that was not enough, she went to do the confession. These people who took her statement and confession are trained; they are the pride of our country – law enforcement officers. We’ve got a 204, for the second time, who lied before an officer. She then appeared before captain Lombard and did not stop lying. When her statement was brought before this court, it didn’t stand the test of cross-examination.” Mkabayi said Lombard’s testimony was filled with lies, contradictions and inconsistencies. However, the judge on Friday admitted her evidence, along with that of other witnesses. -The Citizen. The post Joshlin Smith trial: Court finds Kelly and co-accused guilty appeared first on The Namibian.

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California legislators unite to address child abuse and trafficking crisis Over 48000 children faced abuse in California in 2023, prompting legislative action.

California's alarming child welfare crisis, with over 48,000 cases of abuse reported in 2023, demands urgent action to protect the state's most vulnerable children.

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San girl in suspected trafficking in Oshikoto region A 10-year-old girl from the San community of Omutse B village in the Okankolo constituency of the Oshikoto region has safely been returned home after she was allegedly trafficked by an elderly woman in late February this year. The Namibian Police’s crime investigation coordinator in the Oshikoto region, deputy commissioner Titus Ekandjo, informed Nampa on Tuesday the matter was only reported to the police on Monday. He said a case of trafficking in persons was opened against a 73-year-old woman from the same village, after she allegedly gave the child away to her son-in-law, aged 53, who resides at the village of Onambundu in the Omuthiya constituency of the Oshikoto region. Ekandjo said it was reported that on 26 February, the girl, accompanied by her 20-year-old brother, went to the residence of the pensioner for a routine visit to see their younger sibling of approximately seven or eight years, who resides there. “The older brother returned home, leaving the victim at the suspect’s house and after two days, the victim’s mother visited the suspect’s house to enquire about her daughter’s whereabouts,” Ekandjo said. The suspect allegedly denied any knowledge of the little girl’s presence or location. “On a subsequent occasion, the suspect reacted with hostility when the victim’s mother again enquired about her daughter,” Ekandjo reported. He said the mother later received information that the suspect had given her daughter to her son-in-law to work as his housekeeper. The police located the girl at the son-in-law’s residence at Onambundu, a village in the Omuthiya area, and subsequently returned her to her mother. No arrests have been made yet, but a police investigation is continuing. The post San girl in suspected trafficking in Oshikoto region appeared first on The Namibian.

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Advocacy program in Bradenton aids women escaping human trafficking Program offers safe housing and training for women recovering from human trafficking.

In a groundbreaking initiative, Bradenton leaders rally to support survivors of human trafficking, offering a sanctuary for healing and empowerment.

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Minnesota Legislature mandates annual trafficking data reporting for public safety Minnesota bill requires commissioner to annually publish trafficking statistics for public access.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1296 aims to revolutionize public safety by mandating annual trafficking data reporting, enhancing transparency and community awareness.

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Discover the shocking legal implications of the term "bottom bitch" within human trafficking cases. #HumanTrafficking #LegalTerminology #CourtCases #TraffickingAwareness #CriminalJustice #SexWorkerRights #LegalPrecedent #BottomBitch #Prosecution #AwarenessRaising

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Bridgette Carr (Audio); "The Uncomfortable Truth: Our Role in Trafficking This week we present two podcast conversations, featuring Bridgette Carr and Joanna Brittan. The conversations delve into the complex issues surrounding human trafficking, sexual abuse, and the broader implications of these topics on society. Both…

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