Sex crimes

630 potential victims of exploitation identified during Europe-wide coordinated action days

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Europol

73 suspected human traffickers arrested in one-week operation

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  • 73 suspected human traffickers arrested in one-week operation

    Between 31 May and 6 June 2021, Europol supported Europe-wide coordinated action days against human trafficking for labour exploitation.

  • The action week resulted in:

    Focus on labour-intensive sectors and domestic workers

    Law enforcement authorities carried out inspections in labour-intensive sectors, which require low-skilled workers.

  • Some labour sectors such as nail salons have been linked to the exploitation of victims of Vietnamese origin.
  • Europol coordinated the action days and facilitated the information exchange between the participating countries.

Enveil and DeliverFund Leverage Privacy Enhancing Technologies to Combat Human Trafficking

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking

The companies are working together to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking, a growing criminal epidemic generating an estimated $975 million annually in the United States alone.

Key Points: 
  • The companies are working together to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking, a growing criminal epidemic generating an estimated $975 million annually in the United States alone.
  • The collaboration with Enveils Privacy Enhancing Technology-based solutions will further expand the organizations impact by accelerating reach and efficiency.
  • Using this collaborative capability to securely screen existing assets, organizations can more accurately evaluate potential human trafficking risk.
  • In addition to its work with some of the worlds leading corporations, DeliverFund equips, trains, and advises law enforcement agencies with intelligence related to human trafficking.

Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf Announce Filing of Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit on Behalf of Nation's Most Vulnerable Children Against Devereux Foundation

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against children, Sexual ethics, Violence against men, Human sexuality, Violence against women, Ethics, Abuse, Sexual abuse, Rape

The complaint details hundreds of incidents of abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.

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  • The complaint details hundreds of incidents of abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.
  • In August 2020, the Philadelphia Inquirer released a devastating report detailing decades of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse inflicted upon these especially vulnerable children by Devereux staff members.
  • After the Inquirers August 2020 report was published, an additional 13 former Devereux students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse they experienced.
  • Twelve of the children were allegedly abused in Pennsylvania Devereux facilities, and one was abused in a Delaware Devereux facility.

Highlights - MeToo - Oral question to the Commission - 15.06.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Articles, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Feminist movements and ideologies, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexual harassment, Me Too movement, FEMM, European Union

Members are also asking if trainings on preventing sexual harassment are mandatory in the European Commission and in other EU institutions and agencies.

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  • Members are also asking if trainings on preventing sexual harassment are mandatory in the European Commission and in other EU institutions and agencies.
  • The oral question comes as a result of the FEMM workshop on "Three years after #Metoo - what needs to be done?
  • Call for reforms to avoid sexual harassment in EU institutions" held on 25 May.
  • The vote on the draft resolution will take place at the next meeting of the FEMM Committee on 1 July.

Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to help prevent human trafficking and support survivors and victims in British Columbia

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Articles, Organized crime, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human trafficking in the United States, Crime, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult to keep people safe, and help victims escape situations of human trafficking and access the supports they need.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult to keep people safe, and help victims escape situations of human trafficking and access the supports they need.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to end human trafficking in all its forms and to provide victims and survivors with the supports they need to help them heal and regain control over their lives.
  • Today's investment will ensure that survivors and victims of human trafficking receive the support they need to regain independence and control over their lives.
  • "Victims and survivors of human trafficking are part of a very vulnerable group who are involuntarily forced into sexual slavery.

New Report Recommends States Introduce Laws to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Strengthen Child Safety in Schools & Youth Organizations

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Childhood, Child sexual abuse, Sex crimes, Violence against children, Violence against men, Violence against women, Child abuse, Laws regarding child sexual abuse, Abuse, Sexual abuse

The report also calls upon lawmakers in every state to introduce legislation mandating all school employees and students receive training on how to prevent, early identify and report child sexual abuse.

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  • The report also calls upon lawmakers in every state to introduce legislation mandating all school employees and students receive training on how to prevent, early identify and report child sexual abuse.
  • This is another example of the need to reshape how child sexual abuse prevention is addressed in the United States, added Merrick.
  • Prevent Child Abuse America is a leading champion for all children in the United States.
  • MassKids is the site of Prevent Child Abuse Massachusetts, the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

Everyone, Everywhere Can Log Miles to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

Now, through July 30, everyone, everywhere is invited to walk, bike, run, swim or even kayak to support survivors of human trafficking in Worthwhile Wear's national " Act Challenge .

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  • Now, through July 30, everyone, everywhere is invited to walk, bike, run, swim or even kayak to support survivors of human trafficking in Worthwhile Wear's national " Act Challenge .
  • Educate students, clients and colleagues on the issue of human trafficking, and then host a walk/jog/ride to make a positive impact in the life of someone affected by trafficking.
  • Joinin raising awareness about the issue of trafficking and help expand housing capacity and outreach programs for survivors by logging miles today.
  • The simple act of being active will help human trafficking survivors and bring hope to many who are still working through past trauma brought on by sexual exploitation.

Biometrica and SoulSpark Partner to Protect At-Risk Patients Through 24x7, HIPAA-Compliant Background Check

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Health, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Mental health, Patient

SoulSpark became the first healthcare organization to sign up for eMotive, Biometrica's next generation, 24x7 criminal background checking software.

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  • SoulSpark became the first healthcare organization to sign up for eMotive, Biometrica's next generation, 24x7 criminal background checking software.
  • It was tragic for the teenager, but also a devastating indictment of the system for everyone who worked there.
  • SoulSpark ( https://soulspark.co ) is a virtual outpatient mental health clinic for at-risk youth, specializing in trauma-informed care for sex-trafficking victims.
  • We are a PBSA member, committed to building better quality arrest and conviction data and more transparent access to it.

CONTROLTEK's Tom Meehan Joins Zero Trafficking Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Meehan, CFI , chief strategy officer at CONTROLTEK and leading expert in cybersecurity and organized retail crime, recently joined the advisory board of Zero Trafficking, an organization that offers resources and training to combat human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Meehan, CFI , chief strategy officer at CONTROLTEK and leading expert in cybersecurity and organized retail crime, recently joined the advisory board of Zero Trafficking, an organization that offers resources and training to combat human trafficking.
  • The Zero Trafficking team consists of technology researchers, artificial intelligence experts and specialized trainers who have crafted methods and databases based on anti-trafficking best practices.
  • These resources are available to government agencies, law enforcement, intelligence professionals and social media experts working in the fight against human trafficking.
  • The Zero Trafficking team has produced solutions that support decision-making in investigations, prosecutions and victim rescues.

KYLE TODD, P.C. : Former Patient, Turned Employee, of SoCal Medical Center Doctor Harassed and Forced to Perform Sexual Acts in the Workplace

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Human sexuality, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment

VAN NUYS, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A former Patient Services Liaison, represented by employee rights firm Kyle Todd, P.C., and former employee of Southern California Medical Center ("SoCal Medical") is claiming that she faced severe sexual harassment, including being forced to perform egregious sexual acts, for four years.

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A former Patient Services Liaison, represented by employee rights firm Kyle Todd, P.C., and former employee of Southern California Medical Center ("SoCal Medical") is claiming that she faced severe sexual harassment, including being forced to perform egregious sexual acts, for four years.
  • In her complaint in arbitration filed on April 14, 2021, this individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims she was subjected to this heinous sexual harassment and assault by her former doctor, turned employer, Mohammed Rasekhi ("Rasekhi").
  • In the lawsuit, the employee states that Rasekhi sexually harassed and assaulted her for years both in and out of the workplace.
  • The aggrieved employee is represented by attorneys Kyle Todd, Esq.