Just Ask Prevention Project Executive Director Bill Woolf presented with Presidential Medal Washington, DC – On October 11, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with the other Cabinet Members, presented Bill Woolf, Executive Director of the Just Ask Prevention Project, with the 2018 Presidential Medal for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons. This honor is presented annually by …
Human trafficking is a crime that cuts across all races, ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic classes. Traffickers prey on the vulnerabilities of their intended victims, depriving them of their human dignity and worth for the purposes of their own profit. Real progress has been made across the United States, with law enforcement becoming more sophisticated in their ability to detect, interrupt and dismantle trafficking operations. Sadly, …
Updated on 8/16/2022 to include the new organization name and email address. Mclean, VA – Human trafficking is a prevalent and growing crime in the United States. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that they have seen an increase of 846%, nationally, in reports of suspected child sex trafficking. In an effort to combat this injustice, the …
Updated on 8/16/2022 to include new email address and website. Warrenton, VA – Human trafficking is a prevalent and growing crime in the United States. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that they have seen an increase of 846%, nationally, in reports of suspected child sex trafficking. In an effort to combat this injustice, the Just Ask …
Bill Woolf, Executive Director of the Just Ask Prevention Project, a former detective who has rescued hundreds of young people in northern Virginia will lead the discussion. In addition, a mother from northern Virginia will share her story of how this horrific problem has impacted her family through a first-hand account. Huntington, WV – Human trafficking is a prevalent and …
Let’s hear it for the Girl Scouts in Saverna Park, Maryland! Take a look at this Human Trafficking PSA that was both written and directed by Girl Scouts in MD. What do you think?
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/243519-obama-signs-anti-trafficking-law It’s official. The Justice for Trafficking Victims Act is now a federal law. By signing the JVTA, President Obama gave law enforcement a new tool to catch and prosecute traffickers. The President’s signature ALSO provides survivors with the concrete support needed to reclaim their lives. Way to go, US Congress and President Obama! Read this article and let us …
https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=100330&c=VA10BC Congresswoman Barbara Comstock is committed to fighting human trafficking! Take a minute to read through Congresswoman Comstock’s newsletter. Scroll down a bit, to read about her efforts in the battle against this horrific crime.
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2015/06/11/working-together-end-human-trafficking “This is not a problem that is relegated overseas. It is a reality in communities throughout the United States, affecting our neighbors, our families, and many of the most vulnerable members of our society. Look beneath the surface in our communities and you will find young people living through nightmares – being targeted in our streets, hotels, malls, and …
House sends human trafficking bill to Obama Hooray! The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act must clear one more hoop before it becomes a federal law. We’re hoping President Obama signs the bill, soon. Trafficking victims can’t wait!
