Human trafficking remains a hidden crime, often under-reported to authorities. The Milwaukee Police Department is trying to change that. As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,

The Nashville International Airport and Bridgestone Americas are joining Secretary of State Tre Hargett's efforts to fight human trafficking.

Human trafficking is now a global epidemic, representing a serious infringement of human rights that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. This illicit practice exploits victims through coercion, deception or the abuse of power, pushing them into forced labor, sexual exploitation and other unsavory activities.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department even has "The Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force," devoted to safeguarding victims and pursuing offenders.

The case drew attention amid a nationwide focus on the apprehension and deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Shashidhar Shetty (44), Mahadev Gauda (48), and Manoj Kumar Yadav (38) were arrested by the Thane police following a raid on a hotel. According to the prosecution, the police had conducted a trap using a decoy customer, which led them to believe that the accused were running a brothel.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Werner Enterprises is one of the trucking companies committed to raising awareness about, identifying, and preventing these crimes..

House Bill 1361 would establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for people found guilty of human trafficking crimes. The highest sentence would put a person convicted of a Class AA trafficking-related felony — a charge usually involving child victims — in prison for at least 40 years.

Hope Villages of America wants to educate the community about the prevalency of human trafficking and is sharing prevention measures.

The Broward Sheriff's Office launches QR codes to provide information and assistance for human trafficking victims.

Virginia Tech is working to combat human trafficking by educating truck drivers and others in the transportation industry.

After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most vulnerable – victims of human trafficking.