Last week, the Sandy Springs Police Narcotics and Vice Unit executed search warrants at two alleged illegal massage spas. The city is working to stop the spread of illicit activity and taking similar steps to Roswell, where police in recent years have targeted illegal massage spas and operations engaged in prostitution and sex-trafficking. According to […]
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R. Kelly conviction highlights new report on human trafficking in U.S., Georgia
The conviction of disgraced singer R. Kelly on all counts of abuse, including forced labor, underscores a groundbreaking new report on human trafficking in the United States that includes a section on Georgia.
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Georgia’s new human trafficking hotline engages public in fighting the crime: IHTI
Georgia’s new anti-trafficking hotline will help fight two major forms of human trafficking – sexual exploitation and labor, according to the executive director of the Atlanta-based International Human Trafficking Institute.
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UPS and United Way Worldwide expand anti-human trafficking efforts
United Way Worldwide and UPS are ramping up their efforts to fight human trafficking just in time for United Nation’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30.
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Atlanta honors ‘warrior’ in battle against human trafficking, child exploitation
Atlanta has paid respects to a “warrior” in the battle against human trafficking, and the recognition of Deborah Richardson reminds of her view that the issue is not prostitution, but humans being bought and sold.
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Human trafficking, sexual servitude: Georgia steps up prosecution, penalties
Georgia’s top prosecutor of human trafficking crimes took office last week at a promising time – both the job and three stringent laws were established July 1, indications of the state’s growing interest in combating a crime that’s drawing increased attention around the world.
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Column: Bank deal will lead to new name for Chastain Park Amphitheatre
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Aug. 3, 2018
State Bank & Trust Co. announced on April 4 that it had secured naming rights sponsorship of Chastain Park Amphitheatre in a multi-year deal with Live Nation to “help drive better awareness” of the bank in the Atlanta market and Georgia.
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Column: Coalition launches three-year plan to fight human trafficking
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 15, 2018
Combating human trafficking in metro Atlanta has become a top priority, especially with the anticipation of the city’s hosting of the 2019 Super Bowl.
The Metro Atlanta Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition is a three-year plan being implemented by the International Human Trafficking Institute, one of two institutes affiliated with the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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The 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that has.” – Margaret Mead In 2007, the Women’s Leadership Breakfast began with a small group of thoughtful citizens. Today, it’s grown to become a force for good in Greater Atlanta, bringing together female philanthropic leaders […]
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Super Bowl 2019: Let’s execute a ‘no human trafficking’ zone
By Guest Columnist DEBORAH J. RICHARDSON, executive vice president of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Once again Atlanta can be a leader in advancing civil and human rights. It is great news for Atlanta to host the 2019 Super Bowl and congratulations to all who made it happen. Below is the opportunity before us.
