Missing 12-Year Old San Francisco Girl May Have Been Sold Into Sex Slavery

Police believe a 12-year old girl missing for ten days from San Francisco may have been sold into the sex trade.

• Nov 20, 2014

Giants' Affeldt Lends Name, Passion To Fight Against Human Trafficking

A man usually most recognizable on the pitcher's mound in his San Francisco Giants uniform is increasingly being identified with an international movement to end the epidemic of human trafficking.

• Apr 15, 2013

Measure Aims To Toughen California's Human Trafficking Laws

Human rights advocates and lawmakers were in San Francisco Wednesday to support a state ballot initiative that would impose stricter punishment on human traffickers.

• Jan 11, 2012

Google Donates $11.5 Million To Anti-Slavery Efforts

Tech giant Google is donating $11.5 million to organizations fighting to end the slavery of 27 million people around the world.

• Dec 14, 2011

Feds Reach Out To Human Trafficking Victims In San Francisco

Officials with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office want victims to know that they are available for help.

• Sep 13, 2011

Fremont Summit Focuses On Human Trafficking

The Freedom Summit, which focused on the problems of human trafficking and modern-day slavery, wrapped up this weekend in Fremont.

• Jan 24, 2011

Bay Area Officers Step Up Efforts To End Human Trafficking

The regional H.E.A.T. Watch program will target pimps and provide a safe haven for the young victims.

• Nov 10, 2010

Schwarzenegger Signs Law To Help Stop Human Trafficking

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill, designed to help stop slavery and human trafficking in California, into law Monday.

• Oct 18, 2010