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Site Under Construction

Sunday, May 11th, 2008


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.



MASSAGE PARLOR OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO COERCING PROSTITUTION

Friday, April 25th, 2008



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

DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR SEX TRAFFICKING RING

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008


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

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008



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