..with a lot to catch you up on!
First and foremost, the 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report has been released. You can also directly download the pdf here. (large file size)
Hope House and Coalition Against Human Trafficking are hosting another training session on June 24, 2008.
Full information here
In continuing to ease the crisis in Burma, Stop Traffic has made a donation to the Not For Sale campaign. Find out more about their efforts in the matter here. Then donate.
Scholars and remarkable individuals Dr. Pramod Kumar and Dr. Rainuka Dagar will be speaking about “Trafficking, Migration, and Gender Dimensions in India.”
Tuesday, May 20 4:30-6:30pm
304 Memorial Union (3rd floor south)
Click here for more details about the event and the speakers.
“A Civil Rights Violation” Human Trafficking Conference in Birmingham, Alabama
Full Information Here
Hope House and the Coalition Against Human Trafficking is pleased to host this very unique training for any person who may provide direct services to victims of human trafficking.
Full Information Here
StopTrafficNow.com is currently undergoing maintenance and upgrades. All links should be functional, including the menu above. We will be continually adding more features and information, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, enjoy the site, and be sure to report any errors to sarah@stoptrafficnow.com. Thanks!
We’ll keep members posted of any other changes.
John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that the owner of an Olathe, Kan., massage parlor pleaded guilty in federal court today to inducing persons to travel across state lines and national borders to engage in prostitution and illegal sexual services.
Full story here
United States Attorney David E. Nahmias said of the sentencings, “Human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery that robs individuals of their freedom. The chains of confinement are often psychological and hidden. These convictions and sentences show that those assisting human traffickers–whether in finding victims, transporting victims against their will, ensuring that the victims are not free to leave, or trying to protect and hide the crimes–also may face prosecution and prison time.”
Full story here
Statistics:
•At least one in four women report being sexually
assaulted in their lifetime
•The risk of rape is 4 times higher for women aged 16-24
than any other age group
•42% of college women who are raped tell no one about
their assault
The Shelter, Columbia’s haven for victims
of domestic violence or sexual assault, has created a calendar of events of local groups for SAAM. View it here:
SAAM Calendar of Events
Detailed Information on Special Events:
4/3/08: Day to End Sexual Violence
4/11/08: “Rhythm & Soul Revue” at the Blue Note
Be Informed, Be a Friend, Be the Messenger, Stop Sexual Assault
