New Interventions for Human Trafficking Victims in Queens, New York

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share this article, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/23/nyregion/in-a-queens-court-women-arrested-for-prostitution-are-seen-as-victims.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=c-column-middle-span-region&region=c-column-middle-span-region&WT.nav=c-column-middle-span-region&_r=0, I found in the NYTimes about a new intervention that is being used in Queens, New York to help victims of trafficking. While I applaud this new method of intervention, I also hope that more arrests will be made on the demand side. Currently, a group that I am part of called DC Modern Slavery is pursuing stronger lawyers against "renters" (buyers of commercial sex). Check out their work at: http://www.stopmodernslavery.org/getinvolved/advocacy-team/

I hope you find this post informative. I encourage you to get involved in this issue and share this blog with your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and thanks for taking the time to read this post.

All the best,
Shelley

New Human Trafficking Bill Passed in the House

Hi Everyone,

I was so delighted to come across an article in the NYTimes announcing that the House has passed a bill aimed at curbing Human Trafficking. Check out the article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/us/politics/house-passes-bills-aimed-at-stemming-human-trafficking.html?mabReward=RI%3A15&module=WelcomeBackModal&contentCollection=Opinion&region=FixedCenter&action=click&pgtype=article

The new bill is called the Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act. You can click on the link to read more. This is a welcomed victory for those of us who have been fighting against Human Trafficking for so long. I encourage everyone to check out the bill and stay informed. I will continue posting any significant news to my blog. Please encourage anyone interested in this issue to subscribe to my blog and feel free to leave comments. 

Have a very Happy Memorial Day Weekend and thank you to everyone that is currently serving and has served our country.

-Shelley