The federal government says it has appointed a new chief adviser on combatting human trafficking. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree says Jennifer Richardson, who served as the first director of Ontario's Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office,

Human trafficking remains a hidden crime, often under-reported to authorities. The Milwaukee Police Department is trying to change that. As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,

Human trafficking is now a global epidemic, representing a serious infringement of human rights that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. This illicit practice exploits victims through coercion, deception or the abuse of power, pushing them into forced labor, sexual exploitation and other unsavory activities.

Hope Villages of America wants to educate the community about the prevalency of human trafficking and is sharing prevention measures.

The case drew attention amid a nationwide focus on the apprehension and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

The Broward Sheriff's Office launches QR codes to provide information and assistance for human trafficking victims.

Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak and Kanawha County Sherriff Joe Crawford came on 580 Live Thursday after the Sissonville couple, Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz were found guilty on 31 of 35 combined charges Wednesday night following an over two-week trial.

After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most vulnerable – victims of human trafficking.

Virginia Tech is working to combat human trafficking by educating truck drivers and others in the transportation industry.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its efforts to combat this criminal activity with a new initiative aimed at connecting human trafficking victims to vital resources.

The couple each faced over a dozen counts involving their adopted children, including child neglect, civil rights violations, human trafficking, and forced outdoor labor - which the eldest says mostly occurred in Washington state.

It was part of a public forum hosted by Empower Yolo to discuss how common trafficking is, what community members can do to stop it and how to support victims.