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Recent legislation passed in Texas mandates that all incoming local law enforcement receive training on human trafficking. [ citation needed ] In Houston specifically, one of the primary elements of the Juvenile Justice System is the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD).
Jan. 3—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on Wednesday encouraged Texans to educate themselves and their loved ones about the dangers of ...
In the United States, human trafficking tends to occur around international travel hubs with large immigrant populations, notably in California, Texas, and Georgia. Those trafficked include young children, teenagers, men, and women; victims can be domestic citizens or foreign nationals. Under federal law (18 USC § 1589), it is a crime to make ...
The prevalence of Human trafficking in Houston, Texas is the worst of any U.S. city. Between 2007 and 2016 the city ranked first for reported trafficking cases, [1] while in 2019 the number of cases nearly doubled compared to the previous three years, [2] despite Mayoral initiatives, [3] due to the highly organized nature of this criminal business.
Anyone who suspects human trafficking can contact the National Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-888-373-7888. A complaint regarding a business suspected of human trafficking can also be filed ...
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued a six-month emergency ... Anyone who suspects human trafficking is occurring can contact the National Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-888 ...
Committee consideration by United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Passed the House on July 23, 2014 (voice vote) The Human Trafficking Prevention Act (H.R. 4449) is a bill that would require regular training and briefings for some federal government personnel to raise awareness of human trafficking and help employees spot cases of it.
A 17-year-old girl was able to save herself from being trafficked by texting 911. The teenager, who authorities said was a victim of human trafficking, began texting the emergency number with ...