by Melinda Sampson | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology
Over the past five years, there has been an overwhelming increase of Artificial Technology (AI) integration into many aspects of our society. In the fight against human trafficking, law enforcement, and professionals must be aware of this technology and its already...
by Melinda Sampson | Mar 4, 2024 | Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Internet Safety, Prevention
Online safety is prevention. Online predators know how to find the most vulnerable young person in a sea of profiles on social media platforms. In many cases, child sex trafficking begins with online grooming activity. It is easy for predators to go into online spaces...
by Melinda Sampson | Nov 9, 2023 | Advocacy
NC Stop Human Trafficking denounces H.R. 2601 “National Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act.” This policy would require the National Human Trafficking Hotline to hand over information to state and federal law enforcement upon request. If this bill becomes law,...
by Melinda Sampson | Aug 23, 2023 | Advocacy, Mental Health
This month we are talking about all things back to school with the Pitt County Schools Director of Student Services Karen Harrington. Pitt County Schools has made large strides in implementing trauma-informed practices for students and staff, and Mrs. Harrington is...
by Melinda Sampson | Jul 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Resources
Every year, on July 30, human trafficking is acknowledged and discussed across the globe for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring a global day of awareness about human trafficking. The resolution...
