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 […]
Minneapolis Has $1 Million Plan To Stop Sex Trafficking
The Super Bowl is coming to Minneapolis, and cities that host the NFL’s biggest game often experience an uptick in crime. One of the biggest crime concerns is that of human trafficking and sex trafficking, but Minneapolis is taking steps to keep traffickers out of the city and to catch individuals who try to traffic […]
How To Spot Sex Trafficking At Hotels
We represent women who have been victimized by sex trafficking, but in order for us to help them, they have to find a away out of the cycle of abuse. Oftentimes it’s very tough for victims to escape on their own, and outside intervention is necessary. So how can we help stop sex trafficking? By […]
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 […]
