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
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 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
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
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
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 operation, led by the Netherlands, involved a wide range of law enforcement authorities including police, immigration and border guards, labour inspectorates and tax authorities. In total, 23 countries took part in the coordinated operational activities. Keep Reading
USCIS will issue employment authorization and grant deferred action to petitioners in the United States with pending U visa petitions that it determines are bona fide and who merit a favorable exercise of discretion. Keep Reading
An audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not adequately identify and track human trafficking crimes. Keep Reading
The Victim Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office is terminated. The new program will serve as a more comprehensive and inclusive victim support system offered by ICE that will ensure services are offered to all victims regardless of immigration status of the victim or perpetrator. Keep Reading
U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Monday announced a series of steps that the Department of Justice is taking to address the threats posed by both corruption and by transnational human smuggling and trafficking networks. Keep Reading
The criminal network provided migrants back in Vietnam with valid Schengen visas issued on false grounds using invitations provided by various companies controlled by the network in Slovakia. Keep Reading
Criminals are exploiting advances in technology to drive serious and organized crime, the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) says in its 2021 National Strategic Assessment (NSA) – with increased online usage leading to a rise in offending. Keep Reading
Xu Zhang, 31, a New York resident, was indicted in September 2019, after conspiring with his girlfriend and co-conspirator, Gao Xing, also a Chinese national, to destroy and conceal records pertinent to a federal grand jury investigation. Keep Reading