Sex crimes

Statement - Correctional Service of Canada on its response to Sexual Coercion and Violence

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Sexual abuse, Rape, Crimes against women, Sexual ethics, Correctional Service of Canada, Violence, Sexual assault

OTTAWA, ON, March 12, 2021 /CNW/ -Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) issued the following statement on the issue of Sexual Coercion and Violence (SCV) in federal corrections:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 12, 2021 /CNW/ -Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) issued the following statement on the issue of Sexual Coercion and Violence (SCV) in federal corrections:
    "CSC has zero tolerance for any form of violence in federal corrections.
  • The core mandate of our correctional system is to rehabilitate and safely reintegrate offenders into our communities.
  • The incidence of Sexual Coercion and Violence in our institutions is an issue that we take very seriously.
  • All allegations of sexual assault, violence or coercion must be reported and investigated.

SWAT League Develops New Initiative for Fighting Human Trafficking

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Sex trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

This is the first of many initiatives they are developing in their mission to eradicate human trafficking.

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  • This is the first of many initiatives they are developing in their mission to eradicate human trafficking.
  • Their goal for 2021 is to engage every sports league and team in the fight against human trafficking.
  • "Parents and children need to be educated about the dangers of human trafficking and how to prevent becoming a victim."
  • SWAT LEAGUE does ask that each family consider making a $1 donation per month that helps cover expenses.

Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Against BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Of New York City and THE YOUNG MENS AND YOUNG WOMENS HEBREW ASSOCIATION OF THE BRONX Under New York's Child Victims Act

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Sex crimes, Articles, Sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse, Violence against children, Human behavior, Childhood

It is alleged that employees, agents and/or representatives of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY were aware and/or knew about the sexual abuse being committed by Norman Ganessen upon Plaintiff.

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  • It is alleged that employees, agents and/or representatives of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY were aware and/or knew about the sexual abuse being committed by Norman Ganessen upon Plaintiff.
  • He became acquainted with Daniel Farinella, who was the Director of the YOUNG MENS AND YOUNG WOMENS HEBREW ASSOCIATION OF THE BRONX.
  • This lawsuit was filed under New York's Child Victims Act which allows innocent victims of child sexual abuse the opportunity to seek compensation and hold their perpetrators accountable.
  • The compassionate New York Child Sexual Abuse Lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP are there to listen.

"The United States recognizes progress in the fight against drug trafficking in Honduras"

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Human trafficking, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Articles, Sex trafficking, Crime

The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.

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  • The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.
  • The Honduran government does not have the capacity to track all suspected drug trafficking flights without outside support.
  • The United States will support the JIOC to equip the facility and develop necessary policies and standard operating procedures.
  • The United States continues to help build the capacity of Honduran institutions to combat drug trafficking, corruption, and other criminal issues.

"The United States recognizes progress in the fight against drug trafficking in Honduras"

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Human trafficking, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Articles, Sex trafficking, Crime

The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.

Key Points: 
  • The law is the first step to share radar or other information related to airborne drug trafficking with Honduran authorities.
  • The Honduran government does not have the capacity to track all suspected drug trafficking flights without outside support.
  • The United States will support the JIOC to equip the facility and develop necessary policies and standard operating procedures.
  • The United States continues to help build the capacity of Honduran institutions to combat drug trafficking, corruption, and other criminal issues.

Government of Canada supports initiative to address workplace sexual harassment and improve access to justice in Canada

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Articles, Bullying, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment, David Lametti, Workplace, Department of Justice, Ritika Dutt

Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada's support to Botler AI for the Pan-Canadian Triage System for Sexual Harassment, Misconduct & Violence.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada's support to Botler AI for the Pan-Canadian Triage System for Sexual Harassment, Misconduct & Violence.
  • The Department of Justice Canada is providing $371,000 over five years in funding to Botler AI for this project.
  • Today's announcement is part of the Budget 2018's $50 million over five years of funding to address workplace sexual harassment.
  • I am proud to be supporting Montreal-based Botler AI in its efforts to harness digital technology to address sexual harassment in the workplace."

Trace An Object initiative expands to the Asia Pacific region

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Law enforcement, Articles, Child abuse, Crowdsourcing, Europol, Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object, Crimes, Sex crimes, Child sexual abuse, Abuse, Sexual abuse, Australian Federal Police

Help the Australian Police identify every day object to trace the victims of child sexual abuse

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  • Help the Australian Police identify every day object to trace the victims of child sexual abuse

    The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is launching today its own version of the Europol Stop Child Abuse - Trace An Object public appeal to help identify more children victim of sexual abuse.

  • Investigators believe the victims are in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, and are calling on the public to view the images and contact the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) if they recognise the objects.
  • Latest Trace An Object figures

    This Australian initiative is based ona project devised by Europol back in 2017.

  • Since its launch, Stop Child Abuse Trace An Object has yielded the following results:

    A number of investigations are ongoing in Europe in order to identify more victims and their abusers.

Red X's Take Over Social Media During END It Movement's Annual 'Shine A Light On Slavery Day' To Raise Awareness For Modern-Day Slavery

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Human trafficking in Georgia

Freedom Fighters worldwide join END IT Movement to shine a light on modern-day slavery and advocate for change.

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  • Freedom Fighters worldwide join END IT Movement to shine a light on modern-day slavery and advocate for change.
  • Although the COVID-19 pandemic halted much of the world's normal day-to-day operations, exploitation of the most vulnerable populations continued, and in some cases increased.
  • END IT Movement, along with 17 Coalition Partners, have vowed to bring awareness, prevention, rescue, and restoration to the world to put an end to slavery and human trafficking.
  • END IT is a coalition of 17non-profit organizations aimed to shine a light on slavery and show the world that the practice still exists.

Two $25K Innovation Grants Awarded by Prevent Child Abuse America to Prevent Human Trafficking in New Jersey and Advance Positive Fatherhood Project in Ohio

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Human rights abuses, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States

Chicago, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today two new $25,000 innovation grants, one to focus on preventing human trafficking in New Jersey and another to promote positive parenting through a groundbreaking fatherhood initiative in Ohio.

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  • Chicago, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today two new $25,000 innovation grants, one to focus on preventing human trafficking in New Jersey and another to promote positive parenting through a groundbreaking fatherhood initiative in Ohio.
  • For instance, the project spearheaded by our New Jersey chapter addresses the very serious problem of human trafficking in the state.
  • Given its proximity to many large cities, New Jersey is a prime target for human traffickers to recruit adolescents.
  • Unfortunately, there remains little support for research-based strategies to prevent trafficking among our most vulnerable youth before it happens.

Article - Stopping human trafficking: MEPs call for more action

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Articles, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, Human trafficking in the United States, Human trafficking in Cyprus

Human trafficking in the EU

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  • Human trafficking in the EU

    EU countries reported 14,145 victims of human trafficking between 2017 and 2018, of which 72% were women and girls, according to a European Commission report.

  • Children accounted for nearly a quarter (22%) of all registered victims.
  • However, the actual number of victims could be far higher due to the lack of consistent and comparable data.
  • Almost three quarters of the traffickers registered were male, with the majority of them EU citizens.