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Texas Has Hired Its First Ever Director Of Human Trafficking Prevention

Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 8, 2017 · In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Kim Grabert, the state's first director of human trafficking prevention, discussed how the state plans to recover and rehabilitate runaway youth who are sold for sex.

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Woman who ran former Houston bar Puerto Alegre pleads guilty to sex trafficking crimes

Adam Zuvanich

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)

Michael Hagerty

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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Frigid Weather And Its Impact On Greater Houston (Feb. 15, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 15, 2021 · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.

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