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Tattoo shops help survivors reface “branding” tattoos from traffickers
It is not uncommon for traffickers to “brand” their victims with an identifying tattoo to show ownership. These tattoos often…
UPS receives “Gamechangers” award for fighting human trafficking
Nikki Clifton from UPS Public Affairs was surprised when she received a call from the Georgia Attorney General in 2013. The AG…
O.U.R.’s Expansion into Ukraine
Progress in aftercare is already underway Our Operations and Aftercare Teams recently visited Ukraine to form ties with local government…
German national receives longest prison sentence for human trafficking in the Dominican Republic
In October 2017, German national Heinrich Christlieb was arrested during Operation Red Sash in the Dominican Republic. He was found…
USU’s SEED program wins top national award for helping survivors learn entrepreneurship skills
Last year, Operation Underground Railroad partnered with the Jon M. Huntsman School of Utah State University to bring the SEED…
Historic Jailhouse to Become a Human Trafficking Info Center with O.U.R.
Original News and Image Source: stgeorgeutah.com A historic jailhouse in St. George, Utah, will soon be turned into an information…
New PA Law Increases Protection for Child Victims of Human Trafficking
Pennsylvania is making waves to protect victims of human trafficking. State Senator Stewart Greenleaf introduced a bill to protect child…
The Freedom Truck: A Cause on Wheels Spreading Awareness about Human Trafficking
The Freedom Truck is a “cause on wheels” in Minnesota known for their delicious falafel and for spreading awareness about…
13-Year-Old Girl Approached at Movie Theater Brings Discussion Around Trafficking Tactics
A 13-year-old girl was waiting for her parents to pick her up outside of a movie theater in San Antonio,…
OPERATION DEGROSSTING – Child Sex Crimes Arrest
Excerpts from Mesa PD Press Release Mesa Police Detectives partnered with Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler Police Departments as well as the…