Human trafficking

Ohio Officials, CMHA, 360º Management, and CVS Health Announce Opening of Supportive Housing Community for Human Trafficking Survivors

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of elected officials joined representatives from CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), Beacon 360 Management, and community leaders to announce the opening of Harriet's Hope – a 52-unit, multifamily supportive housing community – empowering survivors of human trafficking. Named in honor of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who helped many escape slavery, Harriet's Hope is a first-of-its-kind development for Columbus and among the nation's first service-enriched housing communities exclusive to human trafficking survivors. Residents will live in a community with access to robust onsite case management and social services that address the unique needs of human trafficking survivors, while also encouraging rehabilitation and self-sufficiency. With construction now complete, residents will begin moving in December.

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  • Public-private partnership builds upon Ohio's efforts addressing human trafficking, housing across the state
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan group of elected officials joined representatives from CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority ( CMHA ), Beacon 360 Management , and community leaders to announce the opening of Harriet's Hope – a 52-unit, multifamily supportive housing community – empowering survivors of human trafficking.
  • Building the $15.6 million property was made possible through CVS Health's $10.6 million investment, facilitated through the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing ( OCCH ).
  • Recognizing housing's impact on community health outcomes, CVS Health invested $10.6 million to build Harriet's Hope as the initiative's sole equity funder.
  • Harriet's Hope is a further demonstration of the company's commitment to address housing insecurities – and support Ohio human trafficking survivors.

Gooooal! NY Sports Complex Deploys K5 and Fortune 1000 Hotel Renews Contract for 2nd Year

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NY Sports Complex Deploys K5 and Fortune 1000 Hotel Renews Contract for 2nd Year (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • NY Sports Complex Deploys K5 and Fortune 1000 Hotel Renews Contract for 2nd Year (Photo: Business Wire)
    Knightscope’s commitment to making children safe extends beyond the classroom and into extracurricular and recreational activities.
  • A soccer academy and sports complex in Long Island now has a K5 ASR securing its entrance against trespassers and patrolling its parking lot to deter vehicle and catalytic converter thefts .
  • A Fortune 1000 hotel and resort chain client renewed its K5 ASR contract in the Seattle area for the second year.
  • Knightscope’s ASR services and industry leading emergency communications products help better protect the places people live, work, study and visit.

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) first airport in Canada to sign on to provide translated materials about human trafficking to newcomers to Canada

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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EDMONTON, AB, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first Canadian airport to sign on to a new initiative led by Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT) Alberta that provides translated materials to Canadian newcomers about their rights in Alberta.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first Canadian airport to sign on to a new initiative led by Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT) Alberta that provides translated materials to Canadian newcomers about their rights in Alberta.
  • YEG is always looking for progressive and innovative ways to increase safety measures for every single person who comes through our airport.
  • As the prevalence of human trafficking in our communities grows, we know that as an international airport, we have an important and unique opportunity to help prevent it."
  • Since 2021, YEG has partnered with ACT Alberta to provide industry-specific human trafficking awareness training to RCMP, CBSA, Security and leadership staff at the airport.

Vector Solutions Launches Social Good Program Vector Cares Offering Free Training

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to driving safer, smarter, better decision-making in the world's most critical industries, announced the launch of Vector Cares, a social good program. Vector Cares combines Vector Solutions' existing world-class technology and capabilities to serve its communities with complimentary online courses on critical topics. The selected courses cover a range of safety and well-being topics and were chosen to promote social awareness and serve as a resource for individuals who want to learn more and make their organizations and communities a better place. These interactive eLearning courses are free to anyone who registers.

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  • The Vector Cares program provides complimentary online courses on critical topics to promote increased safety, mental health and well-being in our communities
    TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions , the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to driving safer, smarter, better decision-making in the world's most critical industries, announced the launch of Vector Cares, a social good program.
  • Vector Cares combines Vector Solutions' existing world-class technology and capabilities to serve its communities with complimentary online courses on critical topics.
  • The Vector Cares program offers 26 complementary courses that focus on keeping students, first responders and our workforce safe.
  • To learn more about the Vector Cares program and other offerings from Vector Solutions, visit https://www.vectorsolutions.com/about-us/vector-cares/

Justice For Women International and The Hip Hop Alliance Join Forces to Transform Our Society and Put a Stop to Human Trafficking!

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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In addition, The Hip Hop Alliance is strongly committed to taking a stance to protect our women and children against any form of violence which has drastically impacted our society.

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  • In addition, The Hip Hop Alliance is strongly committed to taking a stance to protect our women and children against any form of violence which has drastically impacted our society.
  • Human Trafficking is now the second-largest criminal industry worldwide and has become the fastest-growing criminal industry with global profits estimated at 44.3 billion annually (ACLU, 2023).
  • Justice For Women International/Children Uniting Nations and The Hip Hop Alliance are taking bold actions to stop these illegal activities causing harm to our society that can no longer be ignored.
  • This star-studded red-carpet event will have many celebrities joining forces to help advocate against human trafficking and violence against women and children.

ESG Trends in the Pharmaceutical Industry, 2023 Report - Focus on Medication Access in Underdeveloped Nations, Drug Pricing and Gouging, Climate Change - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The report will provide an outline of the global pharmaceutical industry and an ESG overview of the pharmaceutical industry.

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  • The report will provide an outline of the global pharmaceutical industry and an ESG overview of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Qualitative insights on ESG trends and their impact on pharmaceutical manufacturers are provided, along with a detailed analysis of the pharmaceutical industry supply chain with regard to ESG.
  • The report explains the primary drivers, challenges and trends influencing ESG implementation in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The study focuses on the evolving trends, market restraints, drivers and opportunities that are expected to boost ESG investment in the pharmaceutical industry.

Black & Veatch Initiates Sponsorship to Help Combat Human Trafficking

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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It is truly tragic that slavery persists today in the form of human trafficking across the globe, said Mario Azar, Chairman and CEO of Black & Veatch.

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  • It is truly tragic that slavery persists today in the form of human trafficking across the globe, said Mario Azar, Chairman and CEO of Black & Veatch.
  • These organizations help empower victims of human trafficking.
  • Our partnership with Black & Veatch will make a long-term impact and help protect people in poverty from violence.
  • Black & Veatch launched its anti-human trafficking partnership efforts in September when Mario Azar became the companys Chairman and CEO.

ArcBest Announces Further Progress on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Initiatives

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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FORT SMITH, Ark., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today provided an update on the significant progress the company has made advancing its Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance ("ESG") priorities.

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  • FORT SMITH, Ark., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today provided an update on the significant progress the company has made advancing its Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance ("ESG") priorities.
  • We are confident that our proactive approach will differentiate ArcBest as a sustainable investment opportunity and an industry leader."
  • In June 2022, ArcBest expanded its human rights efforts by signing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge.
  • ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving.

The Jensen Project Grants Over $4 Million to Anti-Human Trafficking Organizations

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Dallas, TX, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jensen Project is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 GrantTank Program.

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  • Dallas, TX, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jensen Project is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 GrantTank Program.
  • The recipients will collectively receive over $4 million dollars in funding to support housing and economic empowerment programs for adult female survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.
  • Human Trafficking is a crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services, or commercial sex.
  • Prioritization was placed on organizations with proven records of success and those who were led by survivors with lived experience.

TRIPCHAT APP Draws National Attention: First Travel App Featuring Button for Human Trafficking Prevention

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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The company's founders chose to launch the app as a platformto raise awareness about Human Trafficking Prevention during aprivate screening prior to national release in September of the movie"Sound of Freedom,"agripping biographical action drama documenting the heroic human trafficking rescue missions of Timothy Ballard.

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  • The company's founders chose to launch the app as a platformto raise awareness about Human Trafficking Prevention during aprivate screening prior to national release in September of the movie"Sound of Freedom,"agripping biographical action drama documenting the heroic human trafficking rescue missions of Timothy Ballard.
  • This will be a great tool that will make a major impact in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation," he said.
  • "Now, with just one click of a button, users can be connected to the National Human Trafficking Hotline and Pop-A-Locks National dispatch center," said Quinlan.
  • TripChat founders envision a creation of a network of heroes by allowing an easy way to report any suspected human trafficking activity or to request emergency roadside and unlocking assistance.