Human Trafficking News Update

Human Trafficking News Update - 5.17.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

May 17, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

An estimated 12.3 million men, women and children are trafficked for commercial sex or forced labor around the world today

(Source: Polaris Project).

GEORGIA

Habersham man charged with child pornography

“Investigators from the sheriff's office assisted the Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and GBI Region 8,” Terrell said.

Mt. Airy man arrested for child exploitation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the GBI Child Exploitation and

Human Trafficking News Update - 5.10.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

May 10, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

In Georgia, men who respond to advertisements for sex with young females come from all over metro Atlanta (Source: A Future. Not A Past.).

GEORGIA

Macon Police Arrest 10 People in Prostitution Case

Macon police arrested 10 people after an undercover operation and accused of taking part or promoting prostitution.

Judge tosses child porn count against Steve Powell

A judge dismissed a child pornography charge against Steve Powell, the father-in-law of missing

Human Trafficking News Update - 5.03.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

May 3, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

There are more than 5,000 brothels disguised as massage parlors nationwide
(Source: Polaris Project).

GEORGIA

National sweep targeting human trafficking nets 15 in Atlanta area

Atlanta has been targeted as a haven for human trafficking, with the FBI identifying it as one of 14 cities with the highest number of child prostitutes.

Indictment ties strip club homicide to string of violent crimes

The newest case tied to the group is one

Human Trafficking News Update - 4.26.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

April 26, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

250,000 human trafficking victims – which is 10% of the global human trafficking victim population are in Latin America and the Caribbean (Source: UN.GIFT).

GEORGIA

Suspect sought in sex trafficking of juvenile girl

Athens-Clarke, County Archie Richard Byrd is wanted for sex trafficking of juvenile girls in Athens-Clarke County.

Steve Powell seeks to suppress voyeurism evidence

The father-in-law of a missing Utah woman is in court on Monday seeking

Human Trafficking News Update - 4.19.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

April 19, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

There are an estimated 14,500-17,500 foreign nationals trafficked into the United States every year

(Source: Polaris Project).

GEORGIA

New Acworth chief clears strip club tie

Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood said Major Wayne Dennard, who is expected to be sworn in as police chief tonight, has his and the aldermen's complete confidence despite his involvement with a Marietta strip club two decades ago.

Atlanta Hosts Workshop to Fight Child Exploitation

The National Law

Human Trafficking News Update - 4.12.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

April 12, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

An FBI investigation found that more than 2,800 ads of prostituted children were posted on Craigslist in 2008 alone
(Source: Polaris Project).

GEORGIA

Cobb educators fired for failing to report suspected sex abuse

A delay cost a Cobb County school principal and counselor their jobs.

More people required to report abuse

If you suspect child abuse but fail to report it, you could wind up in jail.

Georgia first lady visits
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Human Trafficking News Update - 4.05.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

April 5, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

1.4 million human trafficking victims – which is 56% of the global human trafficking victim population are in Asia and the Pacific (Source: UN.GIFT).

GEORGIA

Atlanta looks at anti-prostitution zones

The city of Atlanta is looking at creative ways to crack down on prostitution in Midtown. Under a proposed initiative, convicted prostitutes arrested in certain parts of the city would be banned from returning.

Roswell Rotary
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Human Trafficking News Update - 3.29.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

March 29, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

There are more than 5,000 brothels disguised as massage parlors nationwide
(Source: Polaris Project).

GEORGIA

Tell Backpage.com to Stop Sexually Trafficking Children

The internet is now the virtual street in which child sex trafficking victims are bought and sold repeatedly.

How to combat sex trafficking in massage parlors

‎The case of Macon city, Georgia, demonstrates that stringent law helps local law enforcement stomp out sex trafficking in Asian massage parlors.

VSU fights
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Human Trafficking News Update - 3.22.2012

toby.tatum@georgiafamily.org (Toby Tatum) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

March 22, 2012

FACT OF THE WEEK

In Georgia, men who respond to advertisements for sex with young females come from all over metro Atlanta (Source: A Future. Not A Past.).

GEORGIA

Former strip club to address council for reopening

Forest Park city leaders shut down the Pink Pony South Gentlemen's Club and the Crazy Horse Saloon late last year, after allegations of sodomy, prostitution and gambling happening inside the facilities were made.

4Sarah plans golf tourney
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