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Here are some new Ohio laws going into effect this fall, next year
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Since Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine has been busy signing legislation lawmakers sent to him at the end of June during a 12-hour-long session before… Read More
An Ohio House passes bill with harsher human and drug trafficking penalties
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A proposal to boost the penalties for human and drug trafficking cleared the Ohio House on Wednesday by a 80-13 vote. Introduced last June by… Read More
A bill would make it easier for Ohio human trafficking survivors to put the past behind them
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — In 2022, Ohio was fourth in the country for human trafficking cases. A Republican-sponsored bill in the Ohio House seeks to help survivors of sex… Read More
A bill in Ohio elevates penalties for fentanyl and heroin dealing—and human trafficking too
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Testimony continued Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill that boosts the penalties for fentanyl, heroin and human trafficking, the fourth hearing held on the piece… Read More
Longtime Portsmouth attorney accused of human trafficking has died
By: Associated Press
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — A veteran attorney from Portsmouth who was charged last year with human trafficking involving six women — most, former clients — has died, according to published… Read More
The Ohio AG says stings rescue trafficking victims. Often that means they’re arrested.
By: Leila Goldstein | WYSO
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WYSO) — In April 2021, the Westerville Police encountered a possible sex trafficking victim at a hotel. They were conducting a human trafficking sting, part of a state-wide… Read More
Attorney Suspended After He’s Charged With Human Trafficking
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a longtime attorney from southern Ohio who’s charged with human trafficking involving his former clients. The… Read More
Over 100 Arrests, 100 Survivors In Ohio’s Biggest Human Trafficking Sting
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Around 50 law enforcement agencies have arrested 177 people and found 109 survivors in what’s considered the largest human trafficking sting ever in Ohio…. Read More
Lawmakers Broadening Scope of Human Trafficking Awareness
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Democratic lawmakers brought in a big crowd for their 11th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse in order to keep people up-to-date on the latest trends of… Read More
New Bill Would Crack Down on People Who Make Human Trafficking Lucrative
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio lawmakers are proposing a new bill to crack down on human trafficking by going after the people who fund the practice – those who recruit and force people into prostitution… Read More
More Than 100 People Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting Operation
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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A three-day, multi-agency, undercover human trafficking sting in Central Ohio has resulted in 104 people being arrested. This sting is just the latest in statewide efforts to combat human trafficking…. Read More
Advocates Say Awareness Is Vital Tool In Fight Against Human Trafficking
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Hundreds of people gathered in Columbus for the 10th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day to discuss the most pressing issues related to the issue and share what has been working… Read More
Author Visit with Sandy Storm
Author Sandy Storm will present her program on the dangers of the commercial sex industry, pornography, and the need for care for the survivors of child sex trafficking.
Important Community Training about Human Trafficking
Did You Know? Ohio has the 4th highest rate of human trafficking among the States. Up to 88% of victims have contact with a medical provider or social agency during the… Read More
Halting Traffic: Truckers, Survivors, Fighting Human Trafficking
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Note: Some readers may find this subject matter disturbing. When Beth Jacobs was 16 years old, she needed a ride home. She had missed her bus after work again after… Read More