As preparations continue for February’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis, state lawmakers will try to move quickly on legislation that would impose tougher penalties for human trafficking. Governor Mitch Daniels says he’ll support any measure that severely punishes anyone who promotes teenage prostitution during Super Bowl festivities or any other time. “The number one destination for […]
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UN Association to Hold Forum on Human Trafficking
The Louisville Chapter of the United Nations Association is holding forum on human trafficking this weekend. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. Many people call it modern-day slavery. And on Sunday panelists who work with victims of this crime and others who educate lawmakers and the public on the issue will participate in the forum. Matt […]
Does Slavery Exist in Kentucky in 2008?
In 2007 former Governor Ernie Fletcher signed a law addressing human trafficking in Kentucky. As surprising as it might sound, slavery is alive and well throughout the world, including Kentucky. Most of the victims are immigrant women, but not all. And there are ways to help identify the victims of modern day slavery. Listen to the Show