Tag: human trafficking
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Learn how to protect teens from human trafficking on Jan. 19
“Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention: Engaging and Empowering Youth and Families” will be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 by the North Brunswick Public Library. Teens and young adults (ninth grade and up) and their parents/caregivers (general public is also welcome) can join Diana Starace, coordinator of the RWJ Injury Prevention Program, and Healthcare Committee…
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Legal Services of New Jersey launches program for victims enslaved by human trafficking
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), based in Edison, has launched a major new statewide initiative to provide civil legal aid for victims in the Garden State enslaved by human traffickers and forced to do work or perform sex against their will. The new program, known at PROTECT, is taking calls on the LSNJ toll-free…