The Network Against Human Trafficking had a very successful day on the hill last Monday, January 9th. Each legislator was given a copy of NAHT endorsed 2017 legislation. FYI, click here for a history of successful anti-trafficking bills that were signed into law by Governor Branstad. A press conference was hosted by the Governor on…
Continue readingLast week we posted a draft proclamation for local use in order to promote Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We also asked for feedback on what you are doing in your local community and region. Bernadette Rixner provided me with this progress report from the Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking (see page…
Continue readingJanuary 2017 is upon us and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking is asking all allies to take local action to fight and one day end trafficking in Iowa. Governor Branstad will be declaring January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We invite you to attend the proclamation signing on Monday, January…
Continue readingBraking Traffik Recognized as Recipient of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2016 An Iowa organization has received national recognition as a leader in the fight to end trafficking. This is a very well deserved tribute to Braking Traffic and its founder, Maggie Tinsman and leader Cathy O’Keeffe. I am proud to add that both…
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