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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH), recently launched a new challenge worth …
HHS Launches Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that four individuals were indicted Thursday on charges related to a prostitution enterprise called XO …
XO Companions Indicted: International Prostitution Enterprise Busted by Federal Law Enforcement Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Hector Rivera, 52, will serve at least 33 and ½ years in prison for trafficking a woman in Berks County.
Berks County Human Trafficker Sentenced to At Least 33 Years in Prison, Required to Register as Sex Offender Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of criminal charges against Joseph “Jay” Pulizzi for operating a human trafficking operation across Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York counties.
Human Trafficker Charged with Multiple Felonies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Hector Rivera was found guilty Thursday on charges related to human trafficking in Berks County. The investigation, conducted by the …
Guilty Verdict Announced in Berks County Human Trafficking Case Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month at the first public Commissioners’ Meeting in 2023. …
Chester County Commissioners Declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, state officials are coming together Thursday to outline efforts to combat the exploitation of people. Human trafficking is a widespread issue …
State Officials Join Forces to Combat Human Trafficking Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Legislation to fight sex trafficking fought for by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
Pennsylvania’s Law to Fight Human Trafficking Passes House Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — In an effort to increase awareness of human trafficking and provide a resource for victims, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Chester County …
Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Chester County Libraries Post National Human Trafficking Hotline Information for Awareness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a final rule to help survivors avoid some of the financial consequences of human trafficking. The CFPB has established, …
CFPB Helps Survivors Mitigate the Financial Consequences of Human Trafficking Read More