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Advocacy Group Unveils Wish List For Upcoming Texas Legislative Session
Posted on · Children at Risk say lawmakers should prioritize kids in the upcoming session
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Fighting Sex Trafficking in Greater Houston
Posted on · Human trafficking is a type of modern day slavery. It can take on many forms, including labor trafficking. But one of the most common and prevalent forms in the U.S. is sex trafficking of domestic victims. Texas is a hub for human trafficking, and Houston in particular is a hub for all types of the […]
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Human Trafficking, Spotting Domestic Violence and Houston’s Punk Rock Scene: Houston Matters for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014
Posted on · Human trafficking is a type of modern day slavery. It can take on many forms, including labor trafficking. But one of the most common and prevalent forms in the U.S. is sex trafficking of domestic victims. On this edition of Houston Matters: Texas is a hub for human trafficking, and Houston in particular is a […]
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What Online Sex Trafficking Ads Say About Houston
Posted on · A study finds Houston leads the nation in fueling online sex trafficking
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More Help For Human Trafficking Victims
Posted on · Harris County Sheriff uses asset forfeiture funds to help child sex victims
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Coffee Shop Aims to Stop Human Trafficking
Posted on · A 2nd Cup is a non-profit coffee shop that seeks to raise awareness about human trafficking. The shop also raises money to fund after-care solutions for survivors, including housing, mentoring and tutoring. We hear from founder Erica Raggett.
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Lawmaker Hosts Human Trafficking Summit
Posted on · Human trafficking summit to increase awareness and protect children from being victimized
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Houston Anchors Statewide Effort to End Human Trafficking
Posted on · A statewide campaign to end human trafficking launches in Houston.
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Crime, Oil Spill Update, ICE, & Kayaking Buffalo Bayou: Houston Matters for Wed., March 26, 2014
Posted on · When you’re the fourth largest city in the country, crime is an inevitable part of life. But what crimes? And how prevalent are they? Houston Police Department statistics offer a glimpse. In January of this year, HPDÂ says there were more than 11,300 crimes reported across the city of Houston. More than half were thefts; […]
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Smuggling Or Trafficking? Lines Are Blurred With Latest Bust
Posted on · As federal, state and local officials sort through the facts of a massive human smuggling bust here in Houston this week, some leaders say the lines between smuggling and human trafficking have been blurred.
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More than 100 people found in house in Houston
Posted on · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police say authorities have found more than 100 people presumed to be in the U.S. illegally in a suspected stash house. Police tell the Houston Chronicle the discovery was made Wednesday morning. Five men suspected of running the operation were detained at the scene in southeast Houston. Authorities say the investigation […]
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Houston Immigration Summit Discusses Human Trafficking
Posted on · Event is third in AJC Houston immigration reform series.
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Battling Human Trafficking in Houston
Posted on · There's a lot that Greater Houston is known for, for which our community is to be lauded. But there are also some things we're not so proud of. Among them: the fact that Houston is known as a hub for human trafficking. We discussed this topic with Harris County Assistant District Attorney Ann Johnson who […]
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Houston Matters for Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Posted on · KUHF, along with KHOU and Rice University just concluded a poll seeking votersâ opinions on a variety of issues heading into the November election. Poll questions ranged from opinions about the Houston mayorâs race to bond initiatives to renovate the Astrodome and build an inmate processing center, to problems facing the city of Houston. On […]
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Trafficking Talks Hope To Make A Change To Growing Numbers
Posted on · Last night Rice University held a talk on human trafficking. It's a topic Rice has selected to focus on for their inaugural 2012 — 2013 Seminar. Houston is considered a trafficking hub and one organization who spoke last night is trying to turn that around.