Texas
New state law requires Texas rideshare drivers to take training to spot human trafficking
Posted on · Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft will provide annual online training on human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Tag: human trafficking
Houston
Houston’s Bissonnet Track being blockaded at night to curb prostitution
Posted on · The Houston Police Department last week began putting up nightly barricades on a stretch of Bissonnet Street in Southwest Houston that is known to be a hub for prostitution and human trafficking.
Criminal Justice
Woman who ran former Houston bar Puerto Alegre pleads guilty to sex trafficking crimes
Posted on · Maria Dolores Botello-Morales, 56, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, sex trafficking of minors and sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, according to federal court records. Some of her relatives face similar charges.
Houston Matters
Respect for Child Survivors Act (Jan. 13, 2023)
Posted on · We learn about a recently passed law that aims to change the way child victims are treated during FBI investigations into human trafficking or child abuse claims. And we learn about the origins of some well-known superstitions.
Town Square
Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking; Plus, the Ten Across Summit, Opening the Lens on Environmental Justice
Posted on · Understanding human trafficking, how to help in the fight, and help survivors.
Houston Matters
Frigid Weather And Its Impact On Greater Houston (Feb. 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.
Arts & Culture
New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking
Posted on · The public artworks are designed to inspire change and empower victims to reach out for help.
Houston Matters
Checking In With County Administrators On Election Eve (Nov. 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A last-minute check in with election administrators, the long-term effects of job and housing discrimination, a sleep doctor answers your questions, and addressing an issue likely to arise if Houston hosts the World Cup.
News
Harris County Officials Tackle Human Trafficking, Starting At NRG Stadium
Posted on · "Eighty-three cases of human trafficking have already occurred in my precinct this year."
News
The Number Of Human Trafficking Cases Has More Than Doubled In Harris County
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said she's prioritizing human trafficking prosecutions.
News
37 Arrested In Human Trafficking Operation In Spring
Posted on · Operation Independence began on July 29 and ended on August 3. Six of the people arrested are charged with promotion of prostitution.
Top Stories
$2 Billion Plan To Fix City’s Sewer System Approved, Houston Leads Fight Against Human Trafficking, Activists Want To Delay Funding Vote On I-45 Expansion, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Acevedo Asks Houstonians To Be Vigilant To Help HPD Combat Human Trafficking
Posted on · January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In 2018, HPD made more than 1,000 arrests related to this kind of crime.
Harris County
Harris County Bans “Robot Brothels”
Posted on · County commissioners update the regulations governing sexually oriented businesses to prohibit sexual activities with “anthropomorphic devices” on the premises, echoing a similar ban by the City of Houston.
inDepth
Is This The End for A Sex Robot Brothel in Houston?
Posted on · The Houston City Council effectively banned a planned store that would let customers try out life-like sex dolls on site, but can Houston stop this kind of business permanently?