Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force

Unifying the response to human trafficking in Berkeley, Charleston, & Dorchester Counties of South Carolina.

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

Last Friday, August 7, the TCHTTF had the privilege of hosting an important training on Online Safety & Digital Risks focused on protecting youth from online exploitation. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Desiree and Becca for sharing their expertise!

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

Today, July 30, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Today, we stand with survivors and recognize the importance of raising awareness, strengthening partnerships, and working together to prevent exploitation across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.

[South Carolina Attorney General's Office @SCAttyGenOffice]

Huge turnout today for the quarterly Human Trafficking Task Force meeting! We’re increasing the focus on prevention education, which includes the new TraffickProofSC initiative aimed at children and teens. It kicks off July 7 with a news conference and backpack giveaway.

[Laila Mickelwait @LailaMickelwait]

Shut down P*rnhub.

#Traffickinghub

[Laila Mickelwait @LailaMickelwait]

The Canadian Senate has decided that protecting children from viewing p*rn is more important than the profits of predatory sites like P*rnhub.

Now let’s protect the children on the other side of the screen please 🙏

[Eleanor K. Gaetan @EkGaetan]

🔥🔥 TONIGHT: 7:00 PM Pacific Time. Listen to Survivors of the #SexTrade and other SMEs discuss what Full Decriminalization of commercial sex means. It's a #BaitandSwitch, promising safety but delivering harm. @NCOSE @GlobalHope365 @CATWIntl
👉🏾REGISTER: https://t.co/8i0iuCZZxj

[Laila Mickelwait @LailaMickelwait]

A new law in Florida would allow the death penalty for sexual predators who rape children under the age of 12. The bill was championed by Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) who is a survivor of child sexual abuse.

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

Thank you for your work on this topic @WCBD thank you @SC_HTTF @SCAttyGenOffice @DCSO_SC @DHSgov @NCPD @CharlestonPD @TeamDDTwo @SC_DSS for your tireless work to serve our children!

[Jordan Cioppa @JordanCioppaTV]

Two suspects in a labor trafficking case appeared in court for a bond hearing today. Elvira Lopez Aguilar (left) is accused of forcing her four children to work against their will. Marisol Hernandez Perianez allegedly employed the kids through her cleaning business. @WCBD

[Melissa Rademaker | Fox 8 News @MelissaRadTV]

@TriCountyHTTF is holding its first meeting of the year. They are sharing updates in this legislative session and task force subcommittee updates. The overall goal of this meeting and this year is to clearly educate the public on how sex trafficking happens in the lowcountry.

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Three important aspects of raising pornography-resistant kids:

🤝 Relationships
❤️ Communication
📵 Protection

Read more: https://t.co/a6Jh9pcJd7

#WRAPWeek #WhiteRibbonsAgainstPornography #PornographyHarms https://t.co/ZVZf9KAXGo

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Get excited for these presentations at the upcoming #CESESummit in just a few days. If you haven't already, sign up for free today: https://t.co/Upy23oUNS6

#WRAPWeek #WhiteRibbonsAgainstPornography

[Live5News @Live5News]

Human trafficking task force provides new data on Lowcountry cases https://t.co/D61vSpJIzG

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

Join us for our quarterly public meeting on Thursday, September 1st at 10:00am at the Charleston County Government Building.

In-person Registration Here: https://t.co/dSdSZmno6Z

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

The Tri-Co HTTF appreciates the leadership and tireless work of SLED, the Attorney General's office, Homeland Security Investigations, and Tri-County law enforcement for this victory in South Carolina's fight against human trafficking.

https://t.co/BwDmSpRczp

[SC Trucking Assoc. @SCTruckingAssoc]

As of today, almost 14,000 CDL holders in South Carolina have registered their training with @TatTruckers, interested in joining the fight? Visit https://t.co/ITlk9iwJP4 @SC_HTTF

[Polaris @Polaris_Project]

High-profile #humantrafficking cases get a lot of attention because they seem unique. But look behind the expensive scenery & you'll find that the strategies traffickers use are the same. Learn about the trafficking patterns in the #GhislaineMaxwell case: https://t.co/gtah7WPdAn

[SC Human Trafficking Task Force @SC_HTTF]

January is #HumanTrafficking Awareness Month. Throughout January, the State Task Force will continue to highlight the prevalence of this crime and what you can do to help #Endhumantrafficking.

At 10 AM on January 10th, we will virtually release the 2021 Annual Report.

[DHS Blue Campaign @DHSBlueCampaign]

It’s a myth that only girls and women are targeted by sex traffickers. Boys, men, and nonbinary individuals can be sex trafficking victims, too.

Learn more about common #HumanTrafficking myths: https://t.co/CZRFubBfix

[Tri-County Human Trafficking Task Force @TriCountyHTTF]

Thank you @postandcourier @SteveGarrisonDT @SC_HTTF @DHSgov @SCAttyGenOffice #SLED

[The Post and Courier @postandcourier]

A federal magistrate judge denied bail for a Mount Pleasant businessman accused of providing money, drugs and clothing to a 17-year-old girl in exchange for sex.

https://t.co/tPElPilxuF