Human trafficking remains a hidden crime, often under-reported to authorities. The Milwaukee Police Department is trying to change that. As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,

Human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation happens every day throughout the Commonwealth,” Judge said. “We work closely with the Boston Police Department human trafficking unit, and I know that they’re doing this work day and night.

The couple each faced over a dozen counts involving their adopted children, including child neglect, civil rights violations, human trafficking, and forced outdoor labor - which the eldest says mostly occurred in Washington state.

Human trafficking is now a global epidemic, representing a serious infringement of human rights that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. This illicit practice exploits victims through coercion, deception or the abuse of power, pushing them into forced labor, sexual exploitation and other unsavory activities.

The case drew attention amid a nationwide focus on the apprehension and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Hope Villages of America wants to educate the community about the prevalency of human trafficking and is sharing prevention measures.

It was part of a public forum hosted by Empower Yolo to discuss how common trafficking is, what community members can do to stop it and how to support victims.

After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most vulnerable – victims of human trafficking.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and a new partnership in Ohio is taking aim at the issue.

Sacramento County law enforcement will now work with the California Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security in a new task force aimed at combating human trafficking.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its efforts to combat this criminal activity with a new initiative aimed at connecting human trafficking victims to vital resources.

A sting operation last week that nabbed two Morgan County residents on charges of first-degree human trafficking, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act and electronic solicitation of a child was one of many conducted recently with the assistance of nonprofit Covenant Rescue Group.