by Melinda Sampson | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Melinda Sampson | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Melinda Sampson | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
NC Stop Human Trafficking denounces the actions of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida government in its scheme to relocate immigrants from Texas to Massachusetts, but it is not human trafficking. It seems that this action was taken to make a political point, as the...
by Melinda Sampson | Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is a global awareness initiative that is spearheaded by the United Nations. The overall goal of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is to involve civil society,...
by Melinda Sampson | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Men and boys are often under-identified and unseen when looking at human trafficking victimization. Men and boys are — in fact — trafficked, too. According to the International Labour Organization, boys and men make up 29% of human trafficking victims...
