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Darrius Redd coerced multiple women into prostitution for his own financial benefit, prosecutors say. He was convicted at trial in September 2021.

REGIONAL—N’West Iowa lodging providers are starting to get on board with a new state law regarding human trafficking prevention training.

State law requires hotels, bed and breakfasts, AirBnBs, and any other lodging locations in Iowa to train all employees to spot human trafficking.

Under state law passed in 2020, lodging providers are now required to complete human trafficking awareness training if they use public funds. Any hotel or motel that wants to host public events or conferences, or receives money from any public entity has to complete this online training starting Jan. 1. This includes all staff -- from front desk workers to cleaning staff. It's free online curriculum with videos and a test.

Under state law passed in 2020, lodging providers are now required to complete human trafficking awareness training if they use public funds. Any hotel or motel that wants to host public events or conferences, or receives money from any public entity has to complete this online training starting Jan. 1. This includes all staff -- from front desk workers to cleaning staff. It's free online curriculum with videos and a test.

Lawmakers and other authorities have the power and discretion to ensure sex trafficking survivors who lash out are treated fairly and compassionately.

A preview of the Pinky Swear Radiothon; an upcoming Iowa Christmas concert features a Grand Ole Opry member; battling Critical Race Theory; a new initiative to fight human trafficking in Iowa. Click to hear hour two of Need To Know With Jeff Angelo for Monday, December 6, 2021.

As a nation, the US has continued to skyrocket upward in the grading system regarding human trafficking. Iowa is not following that trend.

As a nation, the US has continued to skyrocket upward in the grading system regarding human trafficking. Iowa is not following that trend.

As a nation, the US has continued to skyrocket upward in the grading system regarding human trafficking. Iowa is not following that trend.