Human trafficking

February 27, 2014

Hunting The Predators: Holding ‘Johns’ Accountable In Human Trafficking Situations

Let’s stick with the hunting metaphor for a moment. In terms of our justice system, “johns” have pretty much been “catch and release.” You catch the (usually) guy, slap him with a misdemeanor, and let him go. Continue Reading...

January 24, 2014

The Perfect Storm: Winter, The Super Bowl And Sex Trafficking

As I write this, it’s 10 degrees outside, with a windchill of 8 below 0. Not much fun, even if all you’re doing is scooting from a building door to your car. Continue Reading...

January 06, 2014

‘Out of Darkness:’ U.S. Catholic Bishops Declare National Migration Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has declared January 5-11, 2014 as National Migration Week, with the theme of “Out of Darkness.” The USCCB states that this “vulnerable” population needs support, protection and prayerful ministry in order to thrive. Continue Reading...

December 23, 2013

‘60,000 Kids:’ Department of Homeland Security In The Human Trafficking Business?

Judge Andrew S. Hanen, a federal district judge in Brownsville, Texas, is accusing the Obama administration’s Department of Homeland Security of being complicit in human trafficking from Mexico. Here is what appears to be happening: a parent pays a “coyote” or smuggler in Mexico to bring the parent’s child from Mexico to the United States, illegally. Continue Reading...

December 10, 2013

Soccer, Swindling And Sex Trafficking: 10 Things To Know

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association is holding the World Cup in Brazil, June 2014. Six men have been arrested for fixing Premier League soccer matches. Earlier this month, two British men were arrested for fixing Australian soccer matches. Continue Reading...

November 05, 2013

Pope Francis’ Vatican Seminar Tackles Human Trafficking

The 2013 Global Slavery Index estimates that 29.8 million people are enslaved worldwide. To help address this problem, Pope Francis called for action to combat the growing problem of human trafficking and modern forms of slavery. Continue Reading...

October 21, 2013

Human Trafficking Enters A New Marketplace: Organ Harvesting

There have been whispers of it before, but now it has been confirmed: trafficking humans in order to harvest organs. The Telegraph is reporting that an underage Somali girl was smuggled into Britain with the intent of harvesting her organs for those desperately waiting for transplants. Continue Reading...

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