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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

President Obama has declared January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and COVA invites you to honor all the people who fall victim to human trafficking in our Colorado communities, the United States and around the world by taking action to learn more about the […]

New Anti-Trafficking Legislation Passed in New Jersey!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

On January 17, the state legislature in New Jersey passed a crucial piece of legislation that will aid victims of human trafficking in New Jersey. This bill—called a “safe harbor” law—is an important step forward in the fight against slavery right here in our own country.

Truckers Against Trafficking

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) recognizes the reality that sex trafficking occurs at truck stops throughout the U.S., and strives to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking.
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center frequently receives reports about potential human trafficking originating from TAT members. These […]