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Using Victim Centered Approach to Combat Human Trafficking
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has emphasized its role in using a victim-centered approach to combating human trafficking, which places equal value on the identification and stabilization of victims, as well as the investigation and prosecution of traffickers. According to the agency, “DHS understands how difficult it can be for victims to come forward and…
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Human Trafficking Seminar Holds in St. Cloud
This is an announcement of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW), United Methodist Women, Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) and Church in Society. May 27, 2014 River’s Edge Convention Center 10 4th Ave., S. St. Cloud, MN 56301 Tues., May 27, 2014 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. $25 – …
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End Slavery Northern Minnesota on Imprisoned Show
Bukola Oriola sits with some of the organizers and one of the speakers at the End Sex Slavery Northern Minnesota Conference recently at Grand Rapids to find out the drive behind the event.
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VAWA Bars Discrimination Based on Gender or Sexual Orientation
The Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) has bared discrimination against any form of gender identity or sexual orientation “as well as race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.” The statement was made public in a press release posted by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) on the Department of…
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Immigrants Prone to Human Trafficking, Other Forms of Exploitation in Minnesota- Report
A report of the Advocates for Human Rights has revealed that immigrants are susceptible to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation such as physical and sexual assault in the state of Minnesota. The report, entitled Moving from Exclusion to Belonging: Immigrant Rights in Minnesota Today was released today at the State Capitol in St.…
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Kids Submit Flags From Nigeria
Two sisters, Sophie and Petra Ejembi submitted their flags to Imprisoned Show to stand against human trafficking. Skylar Wise and Sabrina Wieland hosted the Kids Against Trafficking segment on Imprisoned Show.
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Anoka County Sheriff Shocked About Officer’s Prostitution Solicitation Arrest
The Anoka County Sheriff, Sheriff James Stuart has expressed his shock over the Robbinsdale Police Chief, Steve Smith, who was arrested in the recent prostitution sting in Coon Rapids. He expressed his concern to Imprisoned Show in an email and added that many lives are being affected by this atrocious crime. “I was totally shocked…
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Imprisoned Show Episode 19
University of Minnesota Hubert Humphrey’s Fellows talk about human trafficking in their countries, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Nepal. In addition, University of St. Thomas students work on program management for Imprisoned Show.
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The Enitan Story Hosts Empower Circle with Judy Bond
The Enitan Story, a non-profit with a mission to advocate and empower human trafficking survivors hosts the first in its series of Empowerment Circle tomorrow. The one and half hour long event will take place at its office located at 1628 County Highway 10, Suite 210, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 at 6:00 p.m. According…
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Cooking Dinner at Alexandra House
The Enitan Story and it’s great team of volunteers cooked dinner on Christmas Eve at Alexandra House. Below is a short video of the activity.