Charlotte nonprofit reveals zip code 28216 as human trafficking hotspot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A local nonprofit is sounding the alarm about Charlotte’s role as a regional hub for human trafficking, with new data revealing the zip code with the highest concentration of victims in Mecklenburg County. Read the full article
New Thrift Shop Boutique in Concord to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
CONCORD, N.C. — Soon you’ll be able to shop for second-hand items while supporting a good cause at the same time. Restored things restoring lives is the motto at Restoration Market, a thrift shop boutique that opens Thursday at 74 Spring Street in Concord. The shop offers customers and volunteers the chance to make a difference […]
Carolinas a Hot Bed for Human Trafficking: How to Recognize the Signs of a Victim
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With January being National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, advocates and law enforcement officials are hoping to shed light on what they say can be a dark topic with many misconceptions surrounding it. For example, the term “human trafficking” might bring about mental images of a person bound and hidden away, or moved across state or […]
What Makes Cabarrus County Great: Present Age Ministries
Present Age Ministries stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying the qualities that make Cabarrus County a remarkable place to live, work, and play. Headquartered at PO Box 700, Harrisburg NC 28075 in Concord, North Carolina, this nonprofit organization is committed to confronting the harrowing realities of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of teen girls. By […]
WSCO-TV Report: Eradicating Human Trafficking From our Community
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An undercover sting in Rowan County led to the rescue of a 16-year-old girl being forced to sell herself for sex. Channel 9′s Hannah Goetz went undercover with detectives as they saved the teen. The discovery is part of a disturbing national trend that’s hitting close to home. The latest human trafficking […]
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Emphasizes The Importance Of Education, Outreach, And Community Partnerships To Disrupt Criminal Activity And Assist Survivors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As National Human Trafficking Prevention Month draws to a close, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King continues to highlight the importance of education and outreach in the prevention, identification, and disruption of human trafficking activity, and commends community organizations for their partnership and provision of trauma-informed services to trafficking victims and survivors.