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,

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

The couple each faced over a dozen counts involving their adopted children, including child neglect, civil rights violations, human trafficking, and forced outdoor labor - which the eldest says mostly occurred in Washington state.

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

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.

It was part of a public forum hosted by Empower Yolo to discuss how common trafficking is, what community members can do to stop it and how to support victims.

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.

First Lady Marty Kemp sat down with 11Alive to discuss new efforts to strengthen Georgia’s human trafficking laws, close loopholes and increase awareness statewide.

The non-profit and community partners shed light on the fight against human trafficking, educate the community and highlight ways to take action. Street Grace says all children can fall prey, but survivors often share characteristics like poverty, family violence, time in foster care or a history of childhood sexual abuse.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its efforts to combat this criminal activity with a new initiative aimed at connecting human trafficking victims to vital resources.