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LANCASTER, PA — A man from East Lampeter Township has been handed a hefty sentence of up to five years in prison after trying to buy sex with an underage …
Lancaster Man Jailed for Attempting to Purchase Underage Sex in Sting Operation Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A Narvon man was sentenced to two to ten years in prison for attempting to have sex with a minor, following an undercover sting operation by the …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced in Undercover Sting for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — In the fight against human trafficking, a focus on resilience and empowerment is emerging as a critical tool for survivors. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, a leading behavioral …
New Curriculum Aims to Empower Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking, Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Coinciding with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced the establishment of the state’s first-ever dedicated Human Trafficking Section.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) marked two years of operation on National Human Trafficking Day, January 11. The multi-agency collaboration, which …
Lancaster County’s Human Trafficking Task Force Marks Two Years of Impactful Work Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senators Maria Collett (D-12), Cris Dush (R-25), and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) have celebrated the final passage of their landmark legislation aimed at strengthening support services and justice for …
Pennsylvania Senate Advances Landmark Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Dushawn Ellis, a 34-year-old resident of Berks County, was convicted on Wednesday, December 7, 2023, on charges related to intimidating a witness in a human trafficking case. …
Berks County Man Convicted for Witness Intimidation in Human Trafficking Case Read More