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Considered a form of modern slavery, sex trafficking is an abhorrent offense that exploits some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Vulnerable young females and girls are tricked into sex trafficking through false promises of a better life or deceptive shows of affection from intimate partners or romantic relationships. Once victims of sex […]

Every year, about 15,000 to 50,000 women and children are coerced into sexual exploitation. However, this number is only an estimate. The true number of these cases varies wildly, as many cases are left unreported. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)‘s 2020 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reports that two-thirds of

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular over the last decade, offering a convenient and often cheaper alternative to traditional taxi services. However, the rise of rideshare services has also brought with it a disturbing trend: the number of reported sexual assault cases involving rideshare drivers in California. Sexual assault is a

How to Report Suspected Sex Trafficking In Hotels, Motels, & Commercial Establishments In the United States, about 15,000 to 50,000 women and children are forced into sexual slavery every year. The true number of these cases varies as many cases go unreported. Sex traffickers may lure victims through means such as pretending to offer a

How to Spot Human Trafficking in Hotels and Commercial Establishments Although sex trafficking can happen at any place and at any time, many sex traffickers choose to use hotels and motels to conduct their business because these are attractive locations. Human traffickers are notorious for taking advantage of the anonymity of hotels and the hospitality