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New Report Exposes Risk For Detained Children Separated From Their Parents

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 29, 2018 · Children that are removed from their families and placed in institutional care are at greater risk of being trafficked, according to a new report from the State Department.

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Posted on January 31, 2023 · 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.

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Respect for Child Survivors Act (Jan. 13, 2023)

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Posted on January 13, 2023 · 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.

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Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking; Plus, the Ten Across Summit, Opening the Lens on Environmental Justice

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 11, 2023 · Understanding human trafficking, how to help in the fight, and help survivors.

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Southwest’s cancelled flight debacle (Jan. 3, 2023)

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Posted on January 3, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We reflect on Southwest Airline's massive flight cancellation over the holidays, the fallout from which is still ongoing for some travelers. What went wrong, and how might it hurt the airline?

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