By Dylan Deprey At thirteen years old, kids finally take their first leap towards adulthood. They look forward to learning how to drive. They experience their first relationships, and attempt … [Read more...]
New York Peace Activist Inspires Milwaukeeans to “Cure Violence”
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...]
Community Brainstorming Meeting Brings Awareness to Milwaukee’s Growing Sex Trafficking Problem
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...]
“Blame” is a Window into the World of Human Trafficking
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...]
Foundations for Freedom Holds Fashion Show to Combat Sex Trafficking
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...]
Prayer Walk To Reduce Gun Violence and Human Trafficking Set For Saturday, March 26
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...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: Human Trafficking Task Force Leader Aims to End Misconceptions, Spread Awareness
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...]
Child Trafficking Safe Harbor Bill Proposed to Reform Wisconsin’s Current Laws
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...]
Courier Interns Interview Mayor Barrett
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...]
Washington Park residents meet to discuss solutions to prostitution problem
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...]