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Revisiting Ongoing Efforts To Address Human Trafficking In Greater Houston

Posted on May 31, 2018 · We learn about a program that rehabilitates victims of sex trafficking and other efforts to fight the problem.

Tags author forced labor human trafficking Kathryn Lane Misa Nguyen Rebecca Pfeffer sexual exploitation UHAT United Against Human Trafficking

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

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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Another World Series for the Astros, and early voting begins (Oct. 24, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 24, 2022 · On Monday's show: The Astros are back in the World Series for the fourth time in six years. And early voting gets underway in Harris County.

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