August 2026

Rohnert Park, California — Two men were arrested during a recent human trafficking demand-reduction operation aimed at individuals allegedly seeking to purchase commercial sex. The multi-agency enforcement effort highlights law enforcement’s focus on reducing demand connected to commercial sexual exploitation in Sonoma County. Two Men Arrested During Rohnert Park Operation The Rohnert Park Department of […]

San Francisco, California — A jury has convicted a man in connection with a violent sexual assault against a passenger aboard a Muni bus. The case highlights the serious physical and emotional harm survivors may face and the legal options that can exist alongside a criminal prosecution. San Francisco Jury Convicts Man After Muni Bus

California — California AB 910 would expand how courts consider abuse when survivors face criminal charges connected to human trafficking, intimate partner violence, or sexual violence. The proposal has renewed discussion about trauma, coercion, accountability, and the circumstances that may influence a survivor’s actions. California Lawmakers Review AB 910 and Survivor Protections Susan Bustamante, a