March 2022 Update on Ohio's Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

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March 2022 Human Trafficking Update

A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement


news

Governor Mike DeWine awarded more than $1.3 million in grants for human trafficking prevention programs. 

The Salvation Army of Cincinnati is seeking to hire an Anti-Human Trafficking Crisis Response Worker and an Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manager

The Ohio Attorney General's Office released the request for proposals for its John School Fund. 

Mercy Health and the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office will partner to provide human trafficking prevention services.

The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking convened a Survivor Advisory Council. 

An Ohio man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for committing a sex offense against a minor. 

CNN International featured Abolition Ohio's anti-trafficking work and the School Trafficking Outreach Program (STOP). 

Sullivant Avenue drop-in centers offer services to victims of human trafficking in Columbus. 

A Columbus man was indicted on five felony counts, including human trafficking, after an investigation by the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.

An Allen County woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges of human trafficking and engaging in a pattern of corrupt behavior. 

Akron Municipal Court created a diversion program to serve victims of human trafficking. 


tools & technical assistance

Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking 
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs released its 2020 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor

Essential Resources for People Affected by Conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan 
Polaris released a blog post for agencies serving victims and survivors of trafficking affected by the current conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan. 


meetings & events

End Slavery Cincinnati is hosting a series of webinars:

  • Protecting our Neighbors: A Response to Global Migration 
    April 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., virtual 
    Register here.  
  • An Overview of Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Across Ohio 
    May 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., virtual 
    Register here
  • Local Anti-Human Trafficking Leaders: Where & How They Got Started  
    June 8, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., virtual  
    Register here.  

Trauma-Informed Policies and Procedures for Housing Programs  
April 14, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., virtual 
The Freedom Network Training Institute will host a webinar on Trauma-Informed Polices and Procedures for Housing Programs

Ask An Expert Series Webinar: Male Victims and Human Trafficking 
April 28, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., virtual 
The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center is hosting a webinar as a part of its Ask An Expert Series on Male Victims and Human Trafficking

Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance 
May 9 & 10, The Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 
Registration is open for the Ohio Attorney General's Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance.