human trafficking
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2024
Ukrainian man sues Livermore couple, alleging he was forced to work without pay for 15 months
Oleksandr Bulatov filed the federal lawsuit against Kathryn and Michael Cook, saying they also took more than $2,000 in stipends from Catholic Charities – and his dog.
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PublishedJune 7, 2024
Denver human trafficker sentenced to historic 448 years in prison
Prosecutors said Robert Hawkins exploited 4 adult women and 2 children, using physical violence and threats to keep the victims under his control.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Commentary: Sex trade survivors need protection; sex buyers need to stop
A recent column was grossly inaccurate when it stated that trafficking is prevented when both the buying and selling of sex are decriminalized. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
‘You do not deserve to be treated this way’: Dozens gather for victims of human trafficking
One fact was stressed over and over, and by a variety of speakers at Lewiston's Dufresne Plaza: Mainers need to get over their denial of the problem before the important work of combating it can begin.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Nonprofit plans Brunswick, Bath vigils to combat human trafficking
The Salvation Army Bath/Brunswick Corps' C.R.O.W.N.S. program will host to events this Sunday to raise awareness of human trafficking in Maine.
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PublishedMay 26, 2022
Gorham Notes: May 26
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Maine Voices: We can’t stop human trafficking by arresting our way out of it
Human Trafficking Awareness Month serves as a reminder that we must recognize and repair the systems that create vulnerabilities to trafficking.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety
The one-year anniversary of the state's first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Maine Voices: Initiative focuses on those in grip of trafficking, hidden in plain sight
Preble Street is striving to raise awareness of sexual and labor exploitation and help survivors reclaim their lives.