Human Trafficking Archives

With Congress on Board, It’s Not Business as Usual for Fresno Pimps & Their Allies

March 26, 2018

From the streets and courtrooms of Fresno to the halls of Congress and the White House, human traffickers are being sent a loud message. Americans are fed up with them preying on vulnerable young women and boys and shattering their lives. Opinion...

Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

Drew Phelps

March 3, 2018

Would you be surprised to know that Rep. Devin Nunes (R- Tulare) has been working on issues other than the Russia investigation – you know, like a regular congressman? Yes, in fact, apart from the memos and controversies, Nunes has been performing his elect...

Ride Along With Fresno PD As They Take Down a Pimp

gvwire

February 7, 2018

The Fresno Police Department, under Police Chief Jerry Dyer, is teaming with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp to crack down on human trafficking and educate the public that prostitution is not a victimless crime. In addition, local nonprofits such as Breaki...

DA Lisa Smittcamp Targets Sex Trafficking

Jamie Ouverson

December 29, 2017

"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery." Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says that is the unvarnished reality of prostitution and for those who become ensnared by it. "They live in fear that the pimp is going to hurt their family." In an ...

Survivor Helps Other Sex Trafficking Victims Break The Chains

Katie Burchfield

December 19, 2017

Midnight phone calls, sting operations, and cooperating with witness protection are all the norm for Debra Rush. To speak with Rush is to become inspired to take up action against human trafficking. Rush is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brea...

Police Chief Jerry Dyer Reveals Horrors of Sex Trafficking

Jamie Ouverson

December 15, 2017

It's unfortunate that many people think of prostitution as a "victimless crime." In an interview with GV Wire, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer details the horrors of sex trafficking: the punishment that pimps inflict on prostitutes — nearly all of who have b...

Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking

gvwire

December 1, 2017

Human trafficking is an affront to all of us and a threat to the youth of our community. Breaking the Chains is one of the Fresno-based organization working to end human trafficking. In cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and other partners, Breaki...

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With Congress on Board, It’s Not Business as Usual for Fresno Pimps & Their Allies

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Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

With Congress on Board, It’s Not Business as Usual for Fresno Pimps & Their Allies

Nunes Votes to Stop Online Sex Trafficking. What’s Next in the Effort?

Ride Along With Fresno PD As They Take Down a Pimp

DA Lisa Smittcamp Targets Sex Trafficking

Survivor Helps Other Sex Trafficking Victims Break The Chains

Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking