• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer

Press Media Release

press release distribution

  • Submit a Press Release
  • Market Wire
  • Make a Contribution
  • About
    • Template for press/media release
    • How to structure your press release for maximum impact
    • Crafting effective headlines and leads to capture journalists’ attention
    • Understanding the dos and don’ts of writing press releases
    • Tips for writing clear, concise, and informative press releases
    • The importance of understanding your audience before writing a press release
    • Best practices for incorporating quotes and statistics in your press release
    • Writing effective boilerplates and about us sections for press releases
    • Identifying key media contacts and building relationships with journalists
    • Writing for different types of media, such as print, online, and social media
    • Measuring the success of your press release and tracking media coverage
  • Contact

ICE honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, continues efforts to thwart the crime year-round

January 18, 2020 By admin Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a global issue the agency continues to fight to put an end to.

Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of human beings for the purpose of exploitation or commercial gain. Human trafficking is a detriment to our economy, the safety and health of our nation and the very dignity of our society.

This month offers a unique opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate this crime and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. Throughout January, law enforcement works with communities across the nation to promote the work being done to prevent human trafficking and support those who have fallen victim to these crimes.

“With authority and responsibility for enforcing more than 400 federal statutes, I can’t think of many things more important than the work ICE is doing to identify, prevent and eliminate all forms of human trafficking—both here in the United States and around the world,” said Acting Director Matthew Albence.
Our global footprint allows us to be strategically positioned to work with our law enforcement partners as well as non-governmental organizations. Not only are we uniquely situated to provide critical human trafficking and child sexual exploitation leads and tips to our international partners, we are able to literally work side-by-side with them to identify and dismantle these criminal networks, and to rescue the victims.”

In Fiscal Year 2019, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested 2,197 individuals in connection with human trafficking. From those cases, more than 400 trafficking victims were identified and offered critical assistance. The top five locations for human trafficking criminal arrests by ICE were Los Angeles (344), Houston (205), Atlanta (130), Charlotte (125), and Phoenix (124).

Specialists with the agency’s Victim Assistance Program assess a victim’s needs and work with law enforcement to integrate victim assistance considerations throughout a criminal investigation. HSI can also assist a victim in getting a short-term immigration relief called Continued Presence, which is available only upon request by law enforcement. In the absence of other resources, DHS has an emergency assistance fund which is available for emergency victim assistance needs.

Nationwide, ICE participates in a variety of human trafficking awareness events in January and throughout the year. While human trafficking can occur in a variety of scenarios and industries, indicators of trafficking activities often look the same across most cases.

Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying a victim and can help save a life. It is often a hidden crime, and victims may be afraid to come forward and get help. It is vital that ICE continue to spread the word and educate the public to be aware of the signs so that victims can be identified, and traffickers brought to justice.

Since 2010, HSI has arrested more than 9,000 individuals for human trafficking offenses. This is due in large part to the investigative efforts of local field offices, such as Project Wire Watch. As part of the operation, HSI New York and HSI Mexico City conducted an investigation into a sex trafficking organization after interviewing a victim who was trafficked by a member of the organization. This investigation has resulted in the rescue of 86 victims, 50 criminal arrests, 117 administrative arrests, 50 indictments and more than 100 search warrants.

ICE also works with its law enforcement partners to dismantle the global criminal infrastructure engaged in human trafficking. The agency accomplishes this mission by making full use of its authorities and expertise, stripping away assets and profit incentive, collaborating with U.S. and foreign partners to attack networks worldwide and working in partnership with nongovernmental organizations to identify and aid trafficking victims.

Bystanders play a unique role in identifying and preventing this crime. If you notice suspicious activity, please contact ICE through its tip line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or www.ice.gov/tips.

Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Filed Under: Press Release Tagged With: Human Trafficking Awareness Month, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Footer

Recent Posts

  • Webinar: Agile Software Development Metrics and Measurement
  • VPN Workshop Program Offers Comprehensive Training on VPN Technology
  • New Technology Job Board Launches to Connect Job Seekers with Top Employers
  • Media Release: Israelis Protest Proposed Judicial Reforms Amid Knesset Debate
  • S3H.com to Showcase Cutting-Edge Technology at MWC Barcelona 2023
  • MarketAnalysis.com Rates Fastly Shares as “Sell”
  • MarketAnalysis.com Rates Cloudflare Shares as “Strong Buy”
  • Technologies.org supports the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023
  • AppCoding.com Won Order to Develop of Travel Apps Suite After Participating in Travel Tradeshow IMTM 2023
  • IsraelNews.org to Attend and Cover IMTM 2023, The Premier International Tourism Fair in Israel

Media Partners

  • VPNW.com
  • OPINT
  • Digital Market
Will the RESTRICT Act Impact VPN Usage?
Comparing different VPN protocols
Creating a VPN for IoT devices
Building a VPN using cloud services
Analyzing VPN security vulnerabilities
Agile Requirements Gathering and User Story Mapping
OPINT: Exploring the Intersection of Operational Intelligence and Gaming in the Defense Industry
Russia says will cut crude production by 5% next month
President Xi Jinping’s long-term economic ambitions are out of reach
The South China Sea (SCS) and East China Sea (ECS) are becoming a major area of competition between the US and China
Developing a Business Concept for Posters.org: Personalized Artwork with AI-Generated Designs
Sortium, a Generative AI & Web3 entertainment technology provider, has been accepted into the UC Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator program
Calendarial.com Presents: 7 Smart Ways to Monetize Your Event Promoting Website
How to build a successful Instagram channel
7 Proven Strategies for Selling Your Domain Name Quickly and Effectively

Media Partners

  • Media Instances
  • PXEF.com
  • Marketing Development
Scaling Agile for Distributed Teams
Media instances in gaming
Media Tycoons: The Powers Behind the Scenes
The Art of Blacksmithing: A Lost Craft
The History of the Ostrich-Feather Fan
The Woman in Yellow
Mexican Maya art style abstract painting
The Aesthetical Wonder of Almond Tree Flowering
Poster Ideas
Appy Pie Design Launches AI Text to Image Generator for Easy Visual Content Creation
Unleashing the Potential of Ghost Commerce: A Guide to Making Money in the Digital World
Unlocking the Power of Side Hustles: How to Earn Extra Income and Pursue Your Passion
Conversational commerce: changing the way businesses approach marketing
The Importance of Personalization in Digital Marketing
How to Write Inclusive Documentation

Copyright © 2022 PressMediaRelease.com

Sponsored by Exclusive Domains

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT