Page 43 - Interagency Task Force News Today

Here's your update of some of the local, regional, or state news items in a short recap that we reported on for the week of August 27th, 2023 .

We can’t let our history of child labor repeat itself

Hard-fought progress made five generations ago to eliminate child labor exploitation is being undone in cities and communities across the country.

From the column: "We cannot put profitability ahead of the physical, emotional, and educational well-being of children. That is not the basis for a sound and just economy."

More than 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America.

Turning the tide on illegal substance use requires full coordination across our agencies.

Over 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America.

Over 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America. Several states adopted child labor laws, and after much

Over 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America. Several states adopted child labor laws, and after much

Late last year, President Biden signed bipartisan legislation reinforcing the federal government’s zero-tolerance policy against human trafficking. The new law increases scrutiny of...