For overseas missions, Defense contractors rely on foreign workers for services like construction and security. Some workers have alleged labor abuses, like wage withholding, despite the government's zero-tolerance policy on forced labor and human trafficking. Keep Reading
Over 100 contributors, including 59 oversight agencies from Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the United States, will analyze frontline data from the aviation, maritime, pipeline, railroad, roadway and public transit agencies in an effort to craft policies and solutions to disrupt human trafficking. Keep Reading
DHS is also releasing a fact sheet for the business community detailing criminal authorities used for prosecuting forced labor and related offenses in China. The fact sheet appeals to victims and witnesses of forced labor and other human rights abuses to contact DHS. Keep Reading
Colombia dismantled two different criminal organizations, making 22 arrests. While one group was dedicated to smuggling migrants to the U.S., the other group focused on bringing Cuban and Haitian migrants from Ecuador into Colombia. Keep Reading
Around 100 potential victims have been identified and 38 people arrested following a week long law enforcement crackdown targeting child traffickers. Keep Reading
The House passed measures to improve the country’s cybersecurity posture, enhance security for transportation infrastructure, and improve DHS’ response to COVID-19 and future pandemics. Keep Reading
Of the 89 defendants charged, two dozen are charged with human smuggling. Sixty-seven are charged with illegally reentering the U.S. after having previously been deported. Keep Reading
Stash houses continue to be a threat to national security and a threat to the citizens of our nation. Criminal organizations continued use of stash houses is also a danger to the people they exploit by concealing them in dilapidated close quarters. Keep Reading
The O.U.R. approach is mainly tackling human trafficking through raid and rescue. However, they also facilitate aftercare programs that provide mental, physical, and health support for victims in the long term. Keep Reading
The more than two-day operation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit, Spring Hill Police Department, FBI and the office of the 22nd Judicial District Attorney General. Keep Reading
The incident occurred during the early afternoon of July 8, when agents from the Hebbronville Station responded to suspicious activity where 20 individuals were attempting to conceal themselves inside a shed on a ranch property southwest of Hebbronville, Texas. Keep Reading
Despite the severity of the offenses, little action is taken by national authorities and, in some cases, officials are complicit in these crimes. Keep Reading
The enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of 82 individuals who will be charged with crimes related to soliciting prostitution, commercial sex trafficking, sodomy, narcotics violations, felony assault on a police officer, sex offender registry violations and outstanding warrants. Keep Reading
The guide makes recommendations to States, so they may protect family unity, prevent separation, and take any necessary measures to ensure the reunification of families who may have been separated in contexts associated with human mobility. Keep Reading
The U.S. Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking reported that “sustainable housing is a significant issue in achieving long-term recovery and self-sufficiency for human trafficking survivors.” Keep Reading
The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association (THLA) and Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) announced that Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 390 into law. Keep Reading
Nonprofits can easily claim their profile page to show activity and make it easier to connect with donors, other nonprofits, communities, and individuals. Keep Reading
Despite efforts by multilateral institutions and governments around the world, the authors explain that “anti-trafficking efforts are undermined by insufficient authorities, weak enforcement, limited investment, and inadequate data.” Keep Reading
The United States is pioneering new efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence. Keep Reading
The event occurred during the mid-afternoon on June 13, when agents observed a U-Haul moving truck traveling north on the west access road near the 30 mile-marker of I-35. Keep Reading