Following is written testimony presented for hearings held March 8 and 10, 2016, in favor of expanding Maryland’s “vacating convictions” law, as it related to human trafficking: On behalf of Araminta Freedom Initiative, I submit this testimony in support of… Read More
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We continue to do harm to survivors through lack of resources, recognition of violence
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, press release issued following his initial trial in 2013, Jeremy Naughton, a/k/a “Jerms Black,” age 32, of Brooklyn, New York, [was sentenced by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz] to 36… Read More
Baltimore Sun Op-Ed: Md. must act to end trafficking of our children
Read full Op-Ed on The Baltimore Sun’s site… In 2014, members of the Victim Services Subcommittee of the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force identified and provided services to 396 victims of human trafficking here in Maryland. Of those, 381 were… Read More
Baltimore City Prevention Month Proclamation
Proclamation By Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Designating January 2016 As “Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month” In Baltimore WHEREAS, this month is dedicated to raising awareness about sexual slavery and human trafficking worldwide; human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery… Read More
2015 Maryland Human Trafficking Legislation
This week is an important week for MD human trafficking legislative lobbying. As a Maryland citizen, you have a voice and can use it to bring freedom to victims of human trafficking. The Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force is supporting… Read More
Lend Your Voice For Freedom
We need your help advocating in favor of anti-trafficking legislation during the 2012 Maryland Legislative Session. Follow the simple steps below to speak for justice. Download the Bill Summary for education on the bills being presented in the 2012… Read More