STOP Human Trafficking
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Is this a problem in Houston?
- Accused cantina sex ring operator arrested in Mexico - Teenagers beaten and forced to work in Houston cantinas (03/02/2010, story)
- Smuggler Sentenced for Trafficking - ties to Houston ring (03/01/2010, story)
- More men victims of human trafficking - "Houston considered a human trafficking hub ..." (07/06/2009, story)
- 5 named in prostitution ring with Houston link (08/25/2009, story)
- Details emerge from sex ring crackdown - 120 women rescued (06/29/2008, story)
Where can you get involved and be informed?
Tomi Lee Grover, Director of Community and Restorative Justice with Texas Baptists, has an excellent website providing information about the serious concern of human trafficking and resources to address it.
The Mission Centers of Houston collects sweatsuits to provide suitable clothing for women rescued from trafficking situations.
Charlotte Morris of Second Baptist Church, Houston, is the Chair of CAHT (the Houston Coalition Against Human Trafficking). Check out some upcoming events.
Houston Rescue and Restore (HRR) provides education and awareness events.
Children at Risk focuses on information dispersement and effecting public policy changes to improve quality of life for our children. Human Trafficking is one of their target issues.