Modern Slavery: An Exploration of its Root Causes and the Human Toll
The CFR interactive on modern slavery offers key statistics, definitions, graphics, and case studies. This multimedia resource is a powerful introduction for those seeking to learn about the driving forces and consequences of modern slavery.
Guest Blog Series on Human Trafficking
The Women and Foreign Policy program’s guest blog series on human trafficking features insights from leading experts on new approaches to improve U.S. and global efforts to curb human trafficking and modern slavery. Topics include opportunities for the Biden administration to combat human trafficking; analysis of
By Mid Hudson News -www.midhudsonnews.com
Feb 2, 2021
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ALBANY – A law enforcement task force combating human trafficking has been formed, headed up by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.
It is comprised of members from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, police departments in the Capital District and includes the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office.
“We realize there is a need to combat this issue not only in Ulster County but throughout New York State,” said Ulster Sheriff Juan Figueroa. “Human trafficking involves our immigrant communities who are vulnerable to the illegal sex trade and unfair labor practices.”
ALBANY, N.Y. â Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced her office, together with federal, state, and local law enforcement, has launched a law enforcement task force focused on combating human trafficking.
The task force is comprised of members from the United States Attorneyâs Office; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Homeland Security Investigations; Drug Enforcement Administration; New York State Police; the Police Departments of Albany, Colonie, Rotterdam, Schenectady, Troy; Sherriffâs Offices of the Counties Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Ulster; Rensselaer County Probation Department; and the Offices of the District Attorneys of Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga Counties. The United States Attorneyâs Office plans to expand the task force to cover all 32 counties it serves.
Millington Central High student wins Tennessee civics essay contest
Gena Ann Parker was one of dozens of students across Tennessee who served as poll workers during the Presidential election in November. Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24) Published: 12:49 PM CST February 1, 2021 Updated: 5:21 PM CST February 1, 2021
MILLINGTON, Tenn. A Mid-South student won first place in the Tennessee civics essay contest.
Gena Ann Parker is a student at a Millington Central High School. She was one of dozens of students across Tennessee who served as poll workers during the Presidential election in November.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett said she wrote an inspiring essay about her experience, and why this election meant so much to her and the many first-time voters she helped.