human trafficking
Supervisors OK policy to increase human trafficking awareness in schools
REGION — The county Board of Supervisors approved a policy on Aug. 29 to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools. As proposed...
Commentary: Combating human trafficking through education, awareness
I am committed to pushing forward legislation that will tackle human trafficking head-on by focusing on awareness and education....
Authorities: Vessel off Solana Beach coast was human smuggling
SOLANA BEACH — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has determined the appearance of a disabled vehicle with over a dozen passengers off the Solana Beach...
California Dems reverse course after killing human trafficking bill
REGION — A small faction of state Assembly Democrats caused a firestorm last week after killing a bill redefining human trafficking as a “serious felony.”...
Nonprofit helping victims of sex trafficking wins fight for new home
ESCONDIDO – After a years-long legal dispute with the state, a San Diego non-profit that helps victims of sex-trafficking is moving forward with its new...
Vigilantes, task forces and nonprofits crusade against San Diego’s illicit sex economy
REGION — After 18 months of allegedly exchanging messages online with a 14-year-old child, a Leucadia bagel store owner agreed to meet the youth in...
13th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk this weekend
The Soroptimist International of Vista & North County Inland is gearing up for its 13th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk in downtown Vista on Jan....
Interfaith coalition convenes forum on human trafficking
An interfaith coalition convened a community forum on the issue of human trafficking within city limits and beyond on Aug. 25 at the First Congregational...
A closer look at human trafficking in San Diego County
The numbers are staggering. There are between 8,830 and 11,773 victims of survivors of human trafficking in San Diego County....
Soroptimist International helps raise human trafficking awareness
Teachers, parents, and students of Carlsbad High School recently had the opportunity to become more informed on human trafficking and how it impacts families of...
More than 150 walk to raise human trafficking awareness
VISTA — A group of concerned citizens took a step toward eliminating human trafficking during the 12th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk. The one-mile walk,...
Dove Library to host human trafficking awareness event
Modern Day Slavery in San Diego County, a free public event providing insight on human trafficking, is scheduled for Oct. 21....