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Human trafficking and human smuggling are two different crimes that are often misconceived and inaccurately conflated. The best way to support any cause is to understand it thoroughly. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement defines human trafficking as a crime...

  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security maintains that human trafficking victims are targeted because they are vulnerable in some manner. This vulnerability may stem from a variety of causes, including psychological, physical, and emotional issues. Traffickers...

The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission welcomed SBI Special Agent in Charge Kellie Hodges to its December meeting to offer updates about the newest personnel assigned to the SBI’s Human Trafficking Unit and the agency’s investigative priorities. He introduced...

By Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator The National Human Trafficking Hotline recently released its 2021 data on calls and cases, and North Carolina remains in the top 15 states in the U.S. for human trafficking cases. While it is good to see numbers and...

Pitt County has 4 Certified CRM Teachers offering the Community Resiliency Model trainings to the public. CRM teaches skills to help children and adults experiencing stress and traumatic stress reactions. These skills can be used as a wellness practice, to promote...