2.4 million people work in forced labor as a result of trafficking
FOX 26’s Denise Middleton gives us a closer look at the complexities behind labor trafficking, which involves several factors.
Child Sex Trafficking - Information you need from the National Trafficking Hotline
Many children are trafficked by members of their own family.
The "red flag" signs of labor trafficking
Labor trafficking is a complex issue that involves multiple factors like poverty, lack of education,and political instability. It's an industry that preys on the vulnerable. the marginalized and the desperate. Here are some of eh warning signs that labor trafficking might be happening.
People for Sale: Children at Risk combatting sex trafficking
Houston nonprofit Children At Risk is actively taking steps to combat sex trafficking which is so prevalent in our community. The organization has ‘The Center to End the Trafficking and Exploitation of Children,’ which is the only center of its kind in Texas, to combat domestic minor sex trafficking. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats sat down with Caroline Roberts, the organization's senior staff attorney to find out more about the problem and solutions they are a part of.
Warning signs of child sex trafficking
We are continuing our month long effort to shine a light on the disturbing industry of human trafficking. We take a deeper look at child sex trafficking -- how it starts, warning signs to look out for, and what can be done to prevent it.
'Bissonnet' movie shines light on human trafficking in Houston
If you’ve never been to the Southwest Houston strip Bissonnet Street to see the sad and unsavory activity yourself, chances are you’ve heard about it or worse, you know someone who’s been or is being sex trafficked there.
'Bissonnet' movie focuses on human trafficking in Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith explains in our ongoing series, "FOX in Focus."
People for Sale: The Myths and Realities of Human Trafficking
FOX 26 continues its ongoing coverage in our ongoing segment, People For Sell, breaking down the myths and realities about human trafficking.
The Myths and Realities of Human Trafficking
The myths and realities about human trafficking. National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888
Elijah Rising organization helps women leave sex trade
FOX 26 in Focus is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in our city. Elijah Rising reaches hundreds of adult victims of human trafficking each year through outreach and they're continuing to extend their efforts to help. Anchor Sally MacDonald reports on how the organization is helping adult women leave the sex trade.
Elijah Rising builds safe house for human trafficking victims
FOX 26 in Focus is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in Houston. FOX 26 Morning Anchor Sally MacDonald shows how a local nonprofit is helping women leave the sex trade.
Elijah Rising extends efforts to help sex trafficking victims in Houston, nationwide
Elijah Rising reaches hundreds of adult victims of human trafficking each year through outreach and they're continuing to extend their efforts to help.
Human smugglers arrested at U.S.-Mexico border, recently many are from Houston
Law enforcement near the U.S.-Mexico border is noticing a large amount of human smugglers from out of state and major cities across Texas.
Houston ranks second in the US in trafficking cases
As we continue our FOX 26 in Focus series, “People for Sale,” we look at the Texas-Mexico border and the problems it creates in the fight against human smuggling and trafficking.
Border Patrol agents overwhelmed, authorities catching large number of human smugglers from Houston
Authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border say they continue to be overwhelmed by migrants crossing into the United States illegally. However, instead of migrants giving themselves up to law enforcement in the U.S. to seek asylum, migrants now are trying to stay hidden.
'Invasion' of migrants has law enforcement agencies continuing to fight hard
FOX 26 Matthew Seedorff went along with authorities working the border to catch migrants attempting to cross the border illegally.
31 charges filed, 29 arrests made in connection with Fort Bend County Human Trafficking Operation
29 arrests and 31 charges were filed in connection with a January 2023 multi-day human trafficking operation in Fort Bend County, authorities said.
FOX 26 in Focus- People for Sale
Human trafficking steels freedom for money. This overview of the issue is an introduction to the FOX 26 in Focus- People for Sale series, as FOX 26 works to continue to shed light on the issue of modern-day slavery.
Houston ranks #2 in the US in human trafficking
FOX 26's Caroline Collins explains why Houston is seeing such a huge increase in human trafficking.
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