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HARRISBURG, PA — In an emotional and powerful gathering at the state capitol building on Monday, the Pennsylvania Interagency Human Trafficking Workgroup, alongside survivors, advocates, law enforcement, and elected officials, …
Pennsylvania Strengthens Front Against Human Trafficking with Advocacy Day and New Initiatives Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a case that demonstrates the efforts of the Lancaster County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF), Brette Giles, a 35-year-old resident of Harrisburg, has been sentenced to …
Harrisburg Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Grzegorz Marzec, a 45-year-old man from Ephrata, was sentenced to 11-23 months in prison on Wednesday after he was caught attempting to pay for sex with a …
Ephrata Man Trapped by Human Trafficking Sting, Jailed for Attempting to Pay for Sex with a Minor Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a ground-breaking verdict, a Berks County man has been sentenced to a prison term of up to 22 years for a chilling attempt to intimidate a …
Berks County Man Bags up to 22 Years for Witness Intimidation in Ongoing Human Trafficking Case Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — In a recent effort to combat the illegal sex trade in Berks County, Percival Williams, 46, was arrested on various charges related to prostitution following an undercover …
Berks County Sting Operation Leads to Arrest in Illegal Sex Trade Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police from the Lancaster Station have issued an arrest warrant for Bradley Andrew Buchanan, a 39-year-old Lancaster resident. The authorities are urging anyone with …
Arrest Warrant Issued for Lancaster Man on Multiple Alleged Sexual Offenses Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A man from East Lampeter Township has been handed a hefty sentence of up to five years in prison after trying to buy sex with an underage …
Lancaster Man Jailed for Attempting to Purchase Underage Sex in Sting Operation Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A Narvon man was sentenced to two to ten years in prison for attempting to have sex with a minor, following an undercover sting operation by the …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced in Undercover Sting for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — In the fight against human trafficking, a focus on resilience and empowerment is emerging as a critical tool for survivors. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, a leading behavioral …
New Curriculum Aims to Empower Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking, Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Coinciding with Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced the establishment of the state’s first-ever dedicated Human Trafficking Section.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking Read More