Fight Fast Fashion and Labor Trafficking on Oct 16th!
Join the Live2Free Club, Global Center for Women and Justice, at Vanguard University for an informative and fun evening featuring a fashion show, discussion
Reserve Your Seat for Part 4 at Mesa Church on Sept 29th
Building Trusted People and Communities Survivor Panel Part 4 of the OCHTTF’s Faith Based Action Subcommittee’s The Call for Compassion: Human Trafficking Educational Series is coming up.
Jury Award in Georgia: $40 Million in sex trafficking case
In July, a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia sent a powerful and long-overdue message to the hospitality
11 Indicted L.A. – Extensive Sex Trafficking of Minors
Press Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California August 13, 2025 11 Charged in Federal Indictment Alleging Extensive Sex Trafficking of Minors and
Right in Our Backyard: Uniting Orange County to End Human Trafficking Friday, November 7, 2025
The August 22 Human Trafficking Event, “Right in Our Backyard: United Orange County to End Human Trafficking”, will be rescheduled to November 7. On top
Live Your Dream Applications now open!
Soroptimists are now accepting applications for the Live Your Dream award …. to empower human trafficking survivors and others who have faced barriers to success.
Training – CME and CU’s for Healthcare Professionals
What: Intersection of Human Trafficking and Health Care. This course will provide information on identifying and supporting human trafficking victims in the health care setting. We
Newsom signs law increasing penalties for adults who solicit sex from minors
ABC 10 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is increasing penalties for adults who solicit minors for sex, under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Nevada DA Training for Police, First Responders and Criminal Justice Personnel
July 17. California. The Union. Identifying sex trafficking indicators prepares law enforcement on patrol. The Nevada County District Attorney’s Office hosted a free training program
CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING BILL PASSES…. ON GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S DESK
KCRA3 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Legislature on Monday officially sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a high-profile proposal to crack down on buyers in the child
Soroptimists Gather to Celebrate Survivor Graduates
Thanks to all of the amazing women who are always so generous with their time, talent and treasures. What a beautiful day we had celebrating
Big Goal Accelerator Awards: June 23, 6-7 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81088436870pwd=rd1PBNDliS4Ab6GH8f15KjwGrRLTsz.1 Meeting ID: 810 8843 6870, Passcode: 455810
News Release: OCHTTF Recovers Juvenile Victims Back-to-Back
OCHTTF News Releases Attached From the desk of Linh Tran 1.) On May 29, 2025, OCHTTF Investigators received information regarding a 15-year-old girl who was
Escaping the Blade: by KCRA 3
KCRA 3 honored with Service to America Emmy award for ‘Escaping the Blade’ documentary Washington – The prestigious ‘Service to America’ award honors the critical
Big Goal Accelerator Awards Zoom Event! June 23, 2025 @ 6 pm
We cordially invite you to our inaugural event where we will be awarding four deserving women from Southern California. The event will be held via
Attention OC Middle Schools, Parents and Teachers
From the desk of Linh Tran: Good morning, OCHTTF partners and community, The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force and its collaborative planning committee is
AB379 Passes Senate Public Safety Committee
From the desk of Linh Tran, OCHTTF More than halfway through the CA legislative process, AB 379 Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act passed the
Next STAT II Meeting: September 24th, 6:30 pm
Mark your calendars for our upcoming meeting! On September 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm, we will be having our next meeting, designed to be a
Know More, Do Better 4.0 Save the Date!
On Monday January 26, 2026, the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, in collaboration with its community partners, will once again host an education event
Chick-fil-A award to Forgotten Children, Long Beach
Congratulations to Tera Hillard, CEO of Forgotten Children Inc. (FCI) for their national recognition by Chick-fil-A in addressing human trafficking. Based out of Long Beach,
Two men arrested in Riverside County
KTLA articles 2 arrested in alleged torture, human trafficking case Josh DuBose Thu, April 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM CDT 1 min read 2 Two
News Release from OCHTTF: Missing Minor Located
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASED BY: Public Information Officer Sgt. Matt Sutter Anaheim Police Department Contact: 714-321-6807 Public Information Officer Kimberly Edds Orange County
How we got here: California’s child sex trafficking fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — KCRAB: A debate on whether people who buy trafficked teens for sex should face harsher consequences in California has consumed the state
Rep. Young Kim’s Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar Huge
Approximately 150 people attended the May 22 seminar at the Yorba Linda Community Center, hosted by Rep. Young Kim, panel discussion moderated by Yorba Linda
AB 938
We need your support! Cast and a growing coalition of advocates are calling on organizations like yours to submit letters of support for AB 938
Two California lawmakers cross party lines in continued fight targeting people who buy children for sex
KCRA — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers from both political parties are now working together to make sure all teenagers under the age of 18
Empowering Communities: SI-Riverside Hosts Successful Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop
On January 24, 2025, Soroptimist International of Riverside (SI-Riverside) successfully hosted its Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop, Liberation: From Captivity to Resilience and Hope, at the
Human Trafficking Education Series Announced: 6 sessions
The OCHTTF’s Faith Based Action Subcommittee presents The Call for Compassion: A Human Trafficking Educational Series. Running from March 2025 to January 2026, the 6-part
Rep. Young Kim: HT Awareness Seminar on March 22 in Yorba Linda
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Human Trafficking Seminar RSVP
Ensure Justice 2025
Registration now open for Ensure Justice, a 2-day event presented by the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA.
Press Enterprise: Over 100 arrested in Riverside, San Bernardino counties during statewide operation targeting human trafficking
Agencies in Riverside and San Bernardino counties participated in a statewide initiative to rescue victims of human trafficking and arrest their captors during the week
CA Trafficking Sting Nets 547; 11 Children Among 177 Victims Rescued A massive statewide law enforcement operation involving 107 agencies led to the rescues of victims as young as 14, according to police.
CALIFORNIA — Law enforcement up and down the Golden State arrested nearly 550 people in connection with a week-long human trafficking sting, authorities announced Tuesday
Simi Valley Human Trafficking Awareness and Training Event
Simi Valley Soroptimists and Adventist Health in Simi Valley presented a free APATHY EFFECT exhibit tour and training session focused on recognizing the signs and responding
Soroptimists work with KherUT – caterers for the student education event!
In preparation for the Know More, Do Better 3.0 event on January 30th at Vanguard University, Soroptimists joined KherUT — packing 600 lunches for the