Vulnerable adults are being targeted by human traffickers, says Human Trafficking Task Force
Members of the Human Trafficking Task Force met today to discuss how traffickers are now focusing on vulnerable adults.
Human Trafficking
Run for Her Life 5K to benefit group fighting human trafficking
Midlands-based organization, Lighthouse for Life is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10.
Midlands group opening safe house for human trafficking victims
The creation of Midlands non-profit Lighthouse for Life, four years ago, is part of a greater push from lawmakers and law enforcement to raise awareness about human trafficking.
AG Wilson to discuss latest statistics, efforts regarding human trafficking in the Southeast
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson along with members of the Southeastern Coalition Against Human Trafficking will discuss the prevalence of the crime, and their efforts to stop it, at a news conference Friday morning in the State House.
Run to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The second “Run for Her Life” 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That’s at 5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia. This is a family friendly event and is stroller friendly. Walkers are welcome. For more information, and to register for Saturday’s event, click here. Lighthouse…
Group Sharing Info About Fighting Human Trafficking in SC
A group working to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina is hosting a meeting for people interesting in helping their efforts
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _A group working to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina is hosting a meeting for people interesting in helping their efforts. The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking is inviting the public to a free informational meeting Thursday at the Bluffton Branch Library. At its annual conference last month, the coalition says it offered a global, regional and…
8 People Indicted on Federal Human Trafficking Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Eight Columbia residents have been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy and sex trafficking. The 26-count indictment was announced on Thursday by U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles. Department of Homeland Security Special Agent Nick Annan called human trafficking a form of modern-day slavery and says that during the past two years the agency has doubled the number…
