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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee police investigated 35 cases of human trafficking last year. Here are some myths that task force investigators want to dispel.

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

A West Virginia jury has convicted a couple who were accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children, including locking some of them in a shed, forcing them to sleep on the floor and use buckets as toilets.

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.

A nonprofit, Street Grace, is calling on everyone to help continue the fight against human trafficking. This comes a few weeks after the Houston Police Department reaffirmed its commitment to identify and support victims of human trafficking.

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.

Despite limited resources and awareness, a nonprofit in the New River Valley is working to support teenage girls who are sexually exploited or trafficked.

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.