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Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January 8, 2025Across Our Desk

Human trafficking is a public health issue that affects more than 27 million people globally. Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into labor or commercial sex against their will. Human trafficking exists in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Anyone can experience human trafficking, regardless of race, nationality, […]

Maryland State Police Seeks To Educate Public About Warning Signs Of Human Trafficking

January 21, 2023January 19, 2023Across Our Desk

PIKESVILLE, MD – With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Maryland State Police are urging the public to recognize potential warning signs to reduce the chances of others becoming victims in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation every two minutes in the […]