tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80013648467779884502024-02-20T10:49:46.390-08:00Combating Human Trafficking in Central OhioThis is the blog of the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition. Read on to learn about our organization and how you can get involved in the fight against modern-day slavery!
For 24/7 response to human trafficking emergencies in central Ohio, please call: (614) 285 - HELP (4357)The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-11412930502250542012012-07-09T09:39:00.003-07:002015-03-10T12:18:33.762-07:00Ohio House Bill 262House Bill 262 improved and expanded Ohio’s human trafficking laws beyond merely criminalizing human trafficking (which is as far as previous law went) by creating avenues to target demand; to criminalize traffickers more severely; to aid victims; to train law enforcement and state officials; to track data; and to raise public awareness. A copy of the bill in pdf format can be found here: http://The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-79560919641285123262012-02-17T08:38:00.001-08:002012-02-17T08:38:33.429-08:00Words from Megan, Gracehaven Case WorkerLast week I drove two hours away to testify in court for a young woman I had been working with. She was incarcerated for a crime committed while she was being sexually exploited. I was there to testify about the work I had done with her over the last year and a half and the type of character I saw in her.
Standing in that courtroom and telling the judge what my experiences were with her The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-843850350470380682011-12-08T16:49:00.000-08:002011-12-08T16:49:12.436-08:00Holiday Shopping Guide by Tabitha WoodruffExcited to start your shopping but upset about how the holiday demands for cheap products encourages labor trafficking around the world? Here are some ideas on how to keep your holiday slavery-free!
Global GalleryGlobal Gallery sells Fair Trade clothes, coffee, chocolate, musical instruments, toys, purses, paper, household wares, and much more! There are two Global Galleries in Columbus: one in The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-49062798800437808582011-08-23T13:03:00.000-07:002011-08-23T13:03:48.116-07:00Learn How Attorneys Can Fight Human Trafficking!Anti-Human Trafficking Attorney Training
Wednesday, September 289am - 5pmOSU Moritz College of Law, Saxbe Auditorium55 W 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio
To register, visit: http://ahtattorneytraining.eventbrite.com/ This training is open to all areas of law, including, but not limited to Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Family, Immigration, etc.This training also has limited space for non-attorneys.
The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-42530674646716931342011-08-10T09:57:00.000-07:002011-08-10T10:00:42.809-07:00How Can I Impact Human Trafficking Legislation?
You may think that it’s impossible to influence legislators if you’re not a corporate lobbyist. That is a myth! In a democracy, the most powerful lobbying tool is your vote as a constituent! Your legislators want to know what they need to do to win your vote!
Lobbying Basics:
Contact the legislator who represents you and your district. If you’re a voter from District 19 and you contact a The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-47828399788048086552011-08-05T06:37:00.000-07:002011-08-05T06:48:21.223-07:00Systemic Misperception of Child Sex Trafficking: Criminalizing Statutory Rape VictimsBy Tabitha Woodruff, 2012 Juris Doctorate candidate, the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, woodruff.115@buckeyemail.osu.edu
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 formally recognized all child prostitutes as victims of sex trafficking under federal law. Sex trafficking is considered a severe form of trafficking, and so children recognized by the federal The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-59490872627868990992011-07-28T15:15:00.000-07:002011-07-28T15:15:13.017-07:00What is human trafficking like in the United States?<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-20704897465521658612011-07-28T15:05:00.000-07:002015-03-10T12:12:36.658-07:00The Well Drop-In Center
The Well is a Salvation Army drop-in center for women who have been sexually exploited or trafficking in Columbus. It is designed to enhance sense of positive self and dignity by meeting the complex needs of women who have been involved in the commercial sex industry. The Well's drop-in hours are 1PM - 5PM every Tuesday.
There are multiple ways you can support the Well. Every Tuesday we The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-5845809947930302242011-07-28T14:47:00.000-07:002015-03-10T12:15:06.775-07:00How can I get involved with CORRC?If you live in central Ohio, the easiest way to get involved in combating human trafficking is just to show up at one of our meetings! The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition (CORRC) meets once a month and so does each CORRC committee. You can view our full calendar by visiting http://www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org
CORRC General Meeting: first Wednesday of every month from 1-3pm at The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-75374988403633238222011-07-28T14:28:00.000-07:002011-07-28T14:38:38.116-07:00Is there human trafficking in Ohio?Unfortunately, there is. We're finding that most women involved in street prostitution are forced into it by pimps that collect the profit and threaten their lives if they try to escape. If you have street prostitution in your hometown, chances are, there's sex trafficking in your streets.
While most sex trafficking victims in the United States are American citizens, the majority of labor The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001364846777988450.post-85698888439040995862011-07-28T13:52:00.000-07:002011-07-28T14:06:57.072-07:00What is the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition?The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition is the 21st of its kind to be established in the United States under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist victims of human trafficking; rescuing victims through increased public and law enforcement awareness and restoring lives through social service support.
Since its inception in July 2007, the coalition The Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02371280767929065279noreply@blogger.com0