Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham Town Council passes anti-trafficking resolution
After hearing testimony from survivors, the Windham Town Council passed a resolution condemning human trafficking and supporting survivors.
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Ukrainian man sues Livermore couple, alleging he was forced to work without pay for 15 months
Oleksandr Bulatov filed the federal lawsuit against Kathryn and Michael Cook, saying they also took more than $2,000 in stipends from Catholic Charities – and his dog.
Posted inNation & World, News
Denver human trafficker sentenced to historic 448 years in prison
Prosecutors said Robert Hawkins exploited 4 adult women and 2 children, using physical violence and threats to keep the victims under his control.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sex trade survivors need protection; sex buyers need to stop
A recent column was grossly inaccurate when it stated that trafficking is prevented when both the buying and selling of sex are decriminalized. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
‘You do not deserve to be treated this way’: Dozens gather for victims of human trafficking
One fact was stressed over and over, and by a variety of speakers at Lewiston’s Dufresne Plaza: Mainers need to get over their denial of the problem before the important work of combating it can begin.
Posted inTimes Record
Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a […]
Posted inTimes Record
Nonprofit plans Brunswick, Bath vigils to combat human trafficking
The Salvation Army Bath/Brunswick Corps’ C.R.O.W.N.S. program will host to events this Sunday to raise awareness of human trafficking in Maine.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: May 26
Save Robie Park Human trafficking talk A church group focused on combatting human trafficking will hear from someone who runs a safe house for survivors and a woman who has not only survived but now thrives by helping others. The event, which includes a potluck supper, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 3, […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We can’t stop human trafficking by arresting our way out of it
Human Trafficking Awareness Month serves as a reminder that we must recognize and repair the systems that create vulnerabilities to trafficking.