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New York Peace Activist Inspires Milwaukeeans to “Cure Violence”

January 14, 2017

By Mrinal Gokhale With Milwaukee’s skyrocketing homicide rate, there was no better time to hear about possible strategies to reduce violence than with the start of the New Year. On Fri, Jan 7, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Erica Ford, Human Trafficking, LIFE Camp, Martha Love, Mrinal Gokhale

Community Brainstorming Meeting Brings Awareness to Milwaukee’s Growing Sex Trafficking Problem

September 3, 2016

By Karen Stokes Approximately 100 community members, political figures, clergy and law enforcement gathered on Saturday morning for breakfast and a crucial conversation on sex trafficking in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bobby Sinclair, Child Sex Trafficking, Community Brainstorming Conference, Cynthia Davis, Dawn Jones, Human Trafficking, Karen Stokes, Martha Love, Nancy Yarbrough, Roemel Lamont Smith, Russell Stamper Sr

“Blame” is a Window into the World of Human Trafficking

August 6, 2016

By Dylan Deprey A girl in her early twenties sits on the couch. Her dad comes home from work drunk, and is ready to sexually abuse her for the second night in a row. The intensity builds as the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Destiny Productions, Dylan Deprey, Human Trafficking, Martha Austin, Stage Plays, Theater

Foundations for Freedom Holds Fashion Show to Combat Sex Trafficking

March 25, 2016

By Mrinal Gokhale Hundreds of people filled the Grace Centerat 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. Models were walking and dancing down the aisle, each wearing shirts that said “One less,” as … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Sex Trafficking, Chris Abele, Dana World-Patterson, Fashion Shows, Foundations for Freedom, Human Trafficking, Mrinal Gokhale, Sex Trade

Prayer Walk To Reduce Gun Violence and Human Trafficking Set For Saturday, March 26

March 12, 2016

Moms, dads, the entire family, politicians and community leaders are all invited to join St. Mark A.M.E. Church at a prayer walk on Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Mayfair Mall. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gun Violence, Human Trafficking, Walking

860 WNOV Exclusive: Human Trafficking Task Force Leader Aims to End Misconceptions, Spread Awareness

September 4, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro The prevalence of human trafficking in Milwaukee struck Dana World-Patterson when she, an etiquette and image consultant at the time, asked a room of high school girls if … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Child Sex Trafficking, Dana World-Patterson, Human Trafficking

Child Trafficking Safe Harbor Bill Proposed to Reform Wisconsin’s Current Laws

May 16, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale Representatives LaTonya Johnson of Milwaukee’s 17th district and Jill Billings of La Crosse have introduced a bill this week proposing a “safe harbor” for child sex … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Prostitution, Child Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Jill Billings, LaTonya Johnson, Mrinal Gokhale, Safe Harbor

Courier Interns Interview Mayor Barrett

September 12, 2014

Mayor Tom Barrett spoke out about Milwaukee’s various social issues within the community and seeks solutions. Issues include education, crime, employment, human trafficking and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Earn and Learn, Gwen Moore, Human Trafficking, Interviews, Super Readers, Tom Barrett

Washington Park residents meet to discuss solutions to prostitution problem

April 26, 2014

By Karen Stokes Courtesy of the Neighborhood News Service Washington Park residents want solutions to the prostitution problem in their neighborhood. Residents said they have witnessed … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Benedict Center, Chris Ladwig, Donna Hietpas, Genene Williams, Human Trafficking, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department, Prostitution, Sisters Program, Washington Park, Washington Park Partners

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

“Sex Trafficking as Modern Slavery”

March 1, 2013

By Gloria Browne-Marshall Sex trafficking takes place in Milwaukee and Mumbai. Girls, women, and even boys are kidnapped, coerced, or seduced into prostitution. Grown men rape them. Drug them. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Human Trafficking, Robert Bell Photography

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