Texas: Authorities say human trafficking is hard to prove at the court. Cases involving human trafficking are not only hard to tease from immigration or prostitution offenses but also some victims are unaware of their victimization. Therefore, they are difficult to prosecute.
New York: Buffalo law enforcement says that human trafficking hits close to home. Her youngest victim was 12 and the oldest one was in her 60s. Some cases of human trafficking so horrific that some investigators have to walk out of the scene or have hard time hearing the details. However, human trafficking cases are still difficult to prosecute unless victims cooperate.
Hawaii: A new prosecutor in Honolulu says that Hawaii does not need an anti-human trafficking law. However, he acknowledged that it is an ongoing problem in the state. He argued that while the bill was well intended, it was repetitive form of existing law.
Massachusetts: Senate joins the fight to make forced labor and prostitution illegal in the state. The new bill, if implemented, will not only create new crimes but also make a new task force to fight human trafficking in the state. It will also amend penalties regarding existing statutes to address the demand side of human trafficking.
Michigan: Federal prosecution in Detroit says that child pornography is getting uglier. The victim are becoming younger including infants and toddlers. Some are as young as six month old. According to the report, half of the child pornography circulated in the U.S. are made in the U.S., rather than Eastern Europe or South Asia.
ASIA
Cambodia: Police work with U.S. special operation agents to fight against child prostitution. One 1o year old victim was interviewed by BBC after her pimp and her aunt who sold her to the foreigner were arrested.
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: IOM assists Zimbabwe to create a comprehensive law against human trafficking. The legislation is intended to protect women and children trafficked in and out of Zimbabwe by prostitution rings. It will focus on raising awareness among government officials and law enforcement.
**Looking for volunteers to post human trafficking roundup during the summer. Please leave a comment if you are interested. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
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