Nebraska officials again sound alarm on human trafficking

Nebraska governor announces Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclamation
Governor Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, FBI and the Nebraska State Patrol spoke Friday morning, wrapping up a year’s work by the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force.
Nebraska officials again sound alarm on human trafficking while convictions remain rare
For the third year in a row, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, calling the crime "the darkest possible sin taking place in Nebraska."
Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force report details convictions, prosecutions, how officials work to combat issue
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and other state officials recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Nebraska declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Governor Jim Pillen has declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nebraska, marking a significant step in the fight against the g
Nebraska officials ‘recommit’ to ending ‘illegal evil’ of human trafficking
In 2024, officials said 12 defendants in Nebraska were convicted of felonies for human trafficking-related charges.
Advocacy groups raise awareness for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
According to estimates, nearly 28 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking. An issue brought to the forefront in the United S
January Is Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month
This January, we join the nation in recognizing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness about human trafficking, honor the resilience of survivors, and promote efforts to prevent this rampant global crime.
Gov. Pillen and law enforcement recognize efforts to curb human trafficking
Gov. Jim Pillen said he found it hard to comprehend at first that human trafficking existed in Nebraska. “Somebody’s gotta be ...
Wear Blue Day: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Jan. 11
Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, with a spotlight on #WearBlueDay," said the DHS.
Girls Night Out non-profit holds rally to raise awareness about human trafficking
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a group of determined volunteers took to the streets on the West Side on ...
Trial for former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry pushed to June
A trial for U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry from Nebraska set to begin on Feb. 3 in the District Court of the District of Columbia has been pushed back.
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St. Francis lights up in January in an effort to end violence
St. Francis will light up red each Monday evening during January to signify lives that are falling through the cracks because ...