SEPTA partnership to raise awareness on human trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Hotline will now be shared on all of SEPTA's digital screens and standard signage.
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Stopping human trafficking: SEPTA launches new campaign
SEPTA announced Tuesday it will start showing the hotline to report human trafficking on all of its digital screens.
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Human trafficking is a growing problem -- one that people may not know is happening right here in our community.
Federal Agencies Team With Philadelphia Law Enforcement To Combat Human Trafficking
Law enforcement agencies on Wednesday announced a new multi-agency task force to combat the so-called 'invisible world' of human trafficking.
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Philadelphia Police are launching a special task force to battle the growing problem of Human Traffickers preying on children in Philadelphia, CBS has learned.
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Two people have been sentenced to prison terms in New Jersey for recruiting a woman in North Carolina to work in the sex trade.
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Five New Jersey men have been indicted in connection with two slayings linked to a statewide human trafficking ring, including that of one man who authorities say was operating a rival brothel.
City Council Looks At Restrictions On Local Hotels Aimed At Combating Human Trafficking
Human trafficking often involves forced prostitution – and now Philadelphia City Council is considering new regulations on local hotels aimed at preventing that.
Federal Human Trafficking Trial Resumes In Philadelphia
A federal jury has heard opening statements and the start of testimony, which resumes this morning.
Kensington Drop-In Shelter Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking
January is human trafficking awareness month and a Kensington drop-in center for women is using the time to educate their public about the sex trade going on right under your nose.
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