May 4 Community How to spot human trafficking during large events like the Kentucky Derby A conversation about the prevalence of human trafficking, how to spot it and ways to take action against it. By Yasmine Jumaa May 4 Community How to spot human trafficking during large events like the Kentucky Derby Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 13 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: Human Trafficking In the Commonwealth This week we discuss human trafficking in Kentucky, what research says about the crime, and what resources are available for victims. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 13 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: Human Trafficking In the Commonwealth Kyeland Jackson
Apr 15 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Sex Trafficking Laws Affect Consensual Sex Workers Sex workers say Backpage and Craigslist helped them screen clients more carefully, and new laws will lead to more street-based work, which poses more danger. By Laura Ellis Apr 15 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Sex Trafficking Laws Affect Sex Workers Laura Ellis
Dec 10 Community Kentucky Advocates On The Fight Against Human Trafficking Social workers, local politicians, law enforcement and other Kentuckians met this week for a day-long conference that focused on human trafficking. By Roxanne Scott Dec 10 Community Kentucky Advocates On The Fight Against Human Trafficking Roxanne Scott
Nov 24 Community Human Trafficking Conference To Be Held In Louisville Nearly 1,700 calls, emails and online tip reports referencing Kentucky have been made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline organization since 2007. By Roxanne Scott Nov 24 Community Human Trafficking Conference To Be Held In Louisville Roxanne Scott
Mar 20 Health Halting Traffic: Truckers, Survivors, Fighting Human Trafficking In 2016 the Polaris Project reported 375 human trafficking cases in Ohio. KY had the second highest in the region, with 89, and W.Va. the least with 19. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 20 Health Halting Traffic: Truckers, Survivors, Fighting Human Trafficking Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 19 Local News With Super Bowl Looming, Lawmakers Hope To Toughen Sex Trafficking Laws As preparations continue for February’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis, state lawmakers will try to move quickly on legislation that would impose tougher penalties for human trafficking. Governor Mitch Daniels says he’ll support any measure that severely punishes anyone who promotes teenage prostitution during Super Bowl festivities or any other time. “The number one destination for […] By Rick Howlett Dec 19 Local News With Super Bowl Looming, Lawmakers Hope To Toughen Sex Trafficking Laws Rick Howlett
Apr 9 Arts and Culture UN Association to Hold Forum on Human Trafficking The Louisville Chapter of the United Nations Association is holding forum on human trafficking this weekend. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. Many people call it modern-day slavery. And on Sunday panelists who work with victims of this crime and others who educate lawmakers and the public on the issue will participate in the forum. Matt […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 9 Arts and Culture UN Association to Hold Forum on Human Trafficking Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 18 State of Affairs Does Slavery Exist in Kentucky in 2008? In 2007 former Governor Ernie Fletcher signed a law addressing human trafficking in Kentucky. As surprising as it might sound, slavery is alive and well throughout the world, including Kentucky. Most of the victims are immigrant women, but not all. And there are ways to help identify the victims of modern day slavery. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 18 State of Affairs Does Slavery Exist in Kentucky in 2008? Laura Ellis