A pair of stories published recently in the Pioneer Press shows that police are committed to cutting down on sex trafficking in Minnesota, but it remains a problem throughout the state. The first story highlighted how eight more men now face charges for pursuing underage sex through online advertisements after being caught in the Super […]
How You Can Help Fight Against Sex Trafficking
The Super Bowl is only a couple days away, and the event is often championed as the single largest time for sex trafficking in the United States. That claim may not be perfectly accurate, but there are two things we know: Sex trafficking is a problem in Minnesota even when we’re not hosting the Super […]
Programs Saving More Sex Trafficking Victims In Minnesota
Research into Minnesota Safe Harbor program revealed that more sex trafficking victims and sexually exploited minors are getting help than in years past. According to the data, 1,423 children and young adults received treatment or housing through the state’s Safe Harbor program between 2015 and 2017. That number is up 359 over a one-year period […]
One Of Four Admits To Multi-State Sex Trafficking
One of four individuals accused of partaking in a multi-state sex trafficking ring that preyed on foreign-born women has admitted to her role in the criminal enterprise. Fangyao Wu, 23, of Irvine, Calfifornia pleaded guilty on Thursday in Washington County District Count to one count of felony racketeering after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Wu […]
Minnesota Boosting Funds To Stop Sex Trafficking Ahead Of Super Bowl
Law enforcement agencies in Minnesota will be receiving nearly $800,000 in grant funding that will go towards police training and special courses to help officers better spot and stop sex trafficking leading up to and through the upcoming Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs announces that the […]
