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This July, Rise Up and Get Loud.
Established to raise awareness on the crimes of human trafficking, July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This means it’s time to RISE UP and GET LOUD in the fight to end human trafficking! There are many opportunities for you to get involved throughout the month from events and fundraisers.
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Learn about the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking.
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June and Suzie discuss the importance of trusting our feelings when it comes to protecting our children.
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It's happening everywhere. It needs to end.
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Parents are not talking with their children enough about their digital activity. Throughout a child's life, parents spend on average only 46 minutes talking about online safety. (Online Safety Report by Kaspersky, 2019)
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![Human Trafficking | Myth vs. Truth](https://img.youtube.com/vi/7P6-chWY41s/maxresdefault.jpg)
Learn about the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking.
![Trust Your Gut | Protect Your Children](https://img.youtube.com/vi/HLs7GPA2dDg/maxresdefault.jpg)
June and Suzie discuss the importance of trusting our feelings when it comes to protecting our children.
![It’s Everywhere](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wwif6SYlbCs/maxresdefault.jpg)
It's happening everywhere. It needs to end.
![Teens Talk Online Stranger Danger](https://img.youtube.com/vi/OFJJfk22lEk/maxresdefault.jpg)
Do you accept friend/follower requests on social media from strangers?
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A South American man allegedly produced and distributed child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of a 14-year-old. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children CyberTipline was the first to hear of this potential crime. With it being within their jurisdiction, the Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) got involved. Unidad Contra La…
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In a tribe in the Amazon rainforest, a father and two uncles were allegedly sexually abusing six children. The Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) found out about the possible crimes in March 2024 when the children’s mother came forward to authorities. The ENP’s human trafficking unit then planned a rescue operation.
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A crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. (DHS) Where a person younger than age 18 is induced to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime…
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Thanks to funding from OUR Rescue donors, five Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s graduated from training on June 28.
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Two women were allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old in Thailand for nearly two months, according to authorities. Knowing the minor had a young daughter that she was responsible for, the women reportedly took advantage of her financial vulnerability. An investigation into potential criminal activity began after local law enforcement found…
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There are many potential signs of human trafficking. Signs can be physical or emotional. Suspicious activities and concerning situations are also possible indicators that something may be wrong.
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On May 30, a North Dakota judge sentenced predator Nicholas Morgan-Derosier to 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to seven criminal charges tied to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Jib, an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 supported by OUR Rescue, helped the Grand Forks…
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Human trafficking impacts millions of people around the world each day. However, there is hope in the fight against this pandemic. Here are 10 ways to stop human trafficking, starting with five actions you can take immediately. Raise Awareness – Protect Your Children This is the first line of defense.
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The following is a firsthand account from Detective Gill of the Seattle Police Department. I have been a Seattle Police Officer for 17 years. It was a natural choice for me; I’ve always had a strong desire to help people in need. Joining the ICAC unit in 2015 felt like…
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Over the last 12 months, the Bulgarian Border Police (BBP) have investigated 31 cases of human trafficking and assisted numerous individuals using technical equipment and vehicles that were donated by OUR Rescue. So far, 14 of the cases have been presented for prosecution, while investigations are ongoing in nine others.
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In Spain, officials say that 14 women were being forced into commercial sex work after suspected traffickers used elderly caregiver job offers to lure the women to the country. Traffickers reportedly forced the women to be available 24 hours a day and live in extremely unsanitary conditions. When they were…
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If you have any reason to believe that someone is in immediate danger, please contact law enforcement immediately by calling 911. A crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. (…