“Awareness is the first weapon to fight human trafficking,” said Timothy Schmalz, world renowned Canadian artist. That’s why Schmalz created Let the Oppressed Go Free, a life-sized bronze sculpture that depicts human trafficking slaves being released from captivity. The 23-foot
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Human trafficking: Protect your teen from predators
Human trafficking – the enslavement of humans into forced sex and labor for profit – often happens in plain sight – and even in “safe” communities. Knowing what to look for may save the life of a potential victim –
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During Christmases past, standing in the cold for an hour or so, ringing a festive bell to entice shoppers to drop a buck or two – or some loose change – into the metal kettle of the Salvation Army, had
Continue reading »Strongsville forum will address human trafficking
Sex and labor trafficking can happen anywhere, and often happens in plain sight. Knowing what to look for may save the life of a victim – maybe a teenager who you know. The Rotary Club of Strongsville, in cooperation with
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