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
OC Task Force Event educates 500 middle schoolers
ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE EDUCATES HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING Aligning with state youth
STAT II working the Know More Do Better 3.0 education event for 500 middle school students
Soroptimists from multiple clubs collaborated with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force to educate 500 students from 21 middle school on Thursday, January 30th.
Press Conference Strengthening Cross Region Collaboration & HT Events Schedule
Press Conference New Initiative Opening Path to Safety for Underage Survivors of Sex Trafficking Launches Across Southern California Tuesday’s press conference with community partner Olive
FREE WORKSHOP By SI Riverside
CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE 3933 Mission Inn Ave. Suite 102, RIVERSIDE, CA FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY, 2025 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Contact us SIRIVERSIDE@SOROPTIMIST.NET Visit our
Human Trafficking Awareness Day Today
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. It is a day when ordinary people worldwide become extraordinary advocates for freedom. A day to shine a light on
National Human Trafficking Awareness Month “Liberation: From Captivity to Resilience and Hope”
As January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we invite you to participate in a pivotal event aimed at educating our community about the dangers
APATHY EFFECT Exhibit and Training in Simi Valley
Simi Valley Soroptimists and Adventist Health in Simi Valley are presenting a free APATHY EFFECT exhibit tour and training session focused on recognizing the signs
STAT II to host annual HT Awareness event on January 23, 2025
Save the date to join our zoom meeting with Soroptimists from 4 counties. This year, we focus on labor trafficking. More details to come…..
Liberation: From Captivity to Resilience and Hope, SI Riverside Event
On January 24, 2025, Soroptimist International of Riverside (SIR) will host a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and fostering community action
Sandra Morgan made the list as one of the top 125 most influential people in OC
STAT II congratulates Sandra Morgan on her accomplishment! Dr. Morgan, the executive director of the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University, in
Ensure Justice Conference March 7 & 8, 2025
Ensure Justice 2025: Safety nets! This essential conference focuses on protecting children from dangers like labor trafficking, online grooming, sextortion, gang involvement, and more.
Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
Human trafficking affects millions across the globe. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11. In recognition of this important day,