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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.

Tags children criminal justice families human trafficking institutional care Maggie Martin Rebecca Pfeffer State Department

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Revisiting Ongoing Efforts To Address Human Trafficking In Greater Houston

Abner Fletcher

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

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Actor and director Rob Reiner on the power of the screen and stage to create change

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 4, 2023 · The director of some of the most successful movies of the 1980s and 90s, like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," and "A Few Good Men" was recently in Houston to promote a stage show about the prison system.

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Director Rob Reiner (Oct. 4, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 4, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Actor and film director Rob Reiner talks about his activism related to the criminal justice system, about how the movie landscape has changed, and about a particular connection he has to Houston.

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Houston pharmacists, doctor indicted for $170 million healthcare fraud scheme

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 28, 2023 · If convicted, each could face up to 20 years in jail for their involvement.

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Filmmaking program offers different path for Harris County youth needing second chance

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 26, 2023 · The Center also offers vocational trades, including a barber program where kids can become certified barbers.  Construction, drivers licenses, art, music, welding and dance are also offered. 

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