HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Growing task force fights to prevent the crime in the Palmetto State
Human trafficking is not just sexual in nature or involving illegal drugs. The task force says one of the most difficult forms to spot is labor trafficking.
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Sumter couple charged with human trafficking
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – According to SLED, a couple in Sumter are being charged with human trafficking and have been released on bond. SLED says on February 4, Will Fullwood was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child and was booked into the Dorchester County Detention Center. Fulwood was transported to the…
Attorney general releases report detailing increase in human trafficking in the state, explains preventative measures
The report shows a nearly 50 percent increase in the number of victims reported and an increase of children and youth suffering as victims.
SCAG Wilson: Nearly 15% increase in human trafficking victims reported last year
South Carolina saw an almost 50% increase in the number of human trafficking victims reported in 2021. That’s according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson in the newly released Human Trafficking Task Force Report.
AG Alan Wilson launching SC Highway Heroes Campaign to combat human trafficking
Attorney General Alan Wilson is enlisting the help of truck drivers to curb human trafficking in the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Wilson announced the expansion of the SC Highway Heroes Campaign.
SC Human Trafficking Task Force hear from Airbnb representatives about their human trafficking prevention efforts
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force met Friday to provide updates on its national and state level initiatives. Officials heard from representatives with Airbnb about steps they’re taking to prevent human trafficking. They also heard from experts on labor trafficking in the agricultural business.
AG Alan Wilson releases SC Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report
On Monday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 2020 Annual Report for the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force.
AG Wilson announces the launch of a new human trafficking task force in SC
In a statement released Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the start of the new Lexington, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda (LEMS) Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
The Comet receives grant to help in the fight against Human Trafficking
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is joining the fight against human trafficking
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is joining the fight against human trafficking. The Comet announced it received a more than $151,776 grant from the Federal Transportation Administration. Officials say the grant will allow the Comet to conduct public safety awareness events, as well as develop pamphlets, posters, and other informative materials to increase rider safety and human…
SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped up a meeting Friday at the City of West Columbia Municipal complex. Task force members discussed updates from the regional task forces and state sub-committees as well as various state and regional goals for 2019. The task force is operated by the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. Categories: Local News…
