How to support trafficking survivors with jewelry

How to support trafficking survivors with jewelry

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Mother's Day is just a few days away, which has a local nonprofit working with a jeweler to make a beautiful, yet meaningful piece. At Thomas James and Bechtold Jewelry, you'll find no shortage of treasures. "We've been a long time jeweler. The Bechtold family started in 1902. I took it over in 2018. And we kind of continue the family tradition of actually serving families in the area," CEO and Owner of Thomas James an…

States push to combat human trafficking amid federal funding cuts

Posters encouraging the reporting of sex trafficking are displayed at a Metromover rail stop in Miami. During this year’s legislative session, Florida lawmakers have proposed several bills aimed at increasing awareness, providing training and strengthening criminal penalties related to trafficking. Photo by Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesStates are moving to strengthen protections against human trafficking, but some advocates warn that federal funding…

Southern Nevada sex trafficking survivor program threatened by cuts to federal grants

Nevada consistently ranks as one of the top states in the number of reported human trafficking incidents per capita. Federal funding cuts could make it harder for nonprofits to help victims.

States push to combat human trafficking amid federal funding cuts • New Jersey Monitor

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Posters urging people to report sex trafficking are seen at a metromover rail stop on November 06, 2019 in Miami, Florida. The posters and other forms of media including a Metromover rail car wrap is part of a campaign by local, state, and federal agencies and partners to combat sex trafficking leading up to and beyond Super Bowl LIV. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)For help, call 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733 fo…

States Push to Combat Human Trafficking Amid Federal Funding Cuts

For help, call 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733 for the 24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline, a national, toll-free hotline. WASHINGTON, D.C. – States are moving to strengthen protections against human trafficking, but some advocates warn that federal funding cuts could undermine efforts to support survivors. This year, lawmakers in several states have introduced bills to expand education, strengthen penalties and fund survivor support. But som…