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Ohio in “Dirty Dozen” because of lax anti-human trafficking effort
Ohio is one of the “Dirty Dozen” states because of failure to enact basic provisions to combat human trafficking and failure to address the issue - the sex and slave labor trade - as a specific crime.
The report from the Polaris Project was released on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Other “Dirty Dozen” states include: Hawaii; Massachusetts; South Dakota; West Virginia; Wyoming; Alaska; Arkansas; Colorado; South Carolina: Oregon and Virginia.
The report didn’t surprise state Sen. Teresa Fedor, D-Toledo, a leader of Ohio efforts to crack down on human trafficking. Fedor said she hopes the Senate, when it returns later this year, will pass the Senate Bill 235, sponsored jointly by her and Sen. Tim Grendell, R-Chesterland, which would make human trafficking a second degree felony.
“We are going to pass legislation out of the Senate that will address human trafficking as a stand-alone felony,” Fedor said.
In June the Ohio Trafficking in Persons Study Commission released a report that put a $4 million price tag on one need to address the problem - hiring 52 specially trained case managers.
The report estimated that at least 6,136 individuals are at risk of human trafficking in Ohio 1,861 of them “are believed to be trafficked into the sex or slave labor trade.”
Fedor’s office said that while Ohio does not have a specific anti-trafficking law, has a human trafficking “specification”, defined to cover only sex trafficking cases, not labor trafficking.
If a person is charged with two sex trafficking related felonies - such as abduction or compelling prostitution - this sentencing enhancement may be attached, which will mandate prison time of at least 12 months. It is complicated to use, her office said.
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By Srey
September 1, 2010 11:45 PM | Link to this
It not easy to stop trafficking unless all people understand that the what is human trafficking, and is understand that it is a big problem, it can be affect to you, to all families and to society. We need people joining with us and standup, talk more about that, or do something to fight with trafficking, . We also need to have a complet law on human trafficking, Law inforcement, and we need the coorperation from the victim as well.
By Ohio: Land of the Lost
August 24, 2010 2:49 AM | Link to this
I am so embarrassed at Ohio. I grew up here, moved back in ‘06 to fnd it a living hell-hole. People are moving out right and left because of joblessness & hopelessness. Do people really think these trains will “bring jobs” here? NO. It will bring jobs to those Strickland and Cronies want to employ. The whole world is corrupt, just gone mad.
By Bill
August 23, 2010 12:52 AM | Link to this
I’m wondering why RET OHP finds it so sad that upper middle class young girls are involved. Are they better than simply middle class or lower class? And what happened to the great American classless society? What is all this class stuff anyway? It is all very sad, no matter who is involved. Oh, and Hank, Ohio is a “Bible state”??? Where do you get that idea? And what difference does it make? Let’s just focus on stopping human trafficking.
By Jeremiah
August 21, 2010 9:09 PM | Link to this
We’re not tops in all those, Hank. Use your google!
By DAYTON HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACCORDS
August 18, 2010 10:16 PM | Link to this
The students at U.D. and others ARE making a difference! See the item written in your town last year and our site at www.stopslavery2010.com for more information on how you can be part of the solution. The Dayton Human Trafficking Accords WHEREAS, WE THE PEOPLE can end human trafficking and slavery, but only if we solemnly commit ourselves to that common purpose. We must confront the global scourge of trafficking and slavery beginning in our own local communities. We as individuals and all institutions of society have a moral responsibility to end trafficking and free slaves from their captivity. NOW THEREFORE, WE undertake a solemn commitment, beginning now, to end the scourge of trafficking and slavery And to take immediate action in our communities to Stir society’s conscience to action against trafficking and slavery Rescue and restore victims of trafficking and slavery Identify and punish traffickers and slavers Promote legislation and public policies to eradicate trafficking and slavery Address the social, cultural and economic causes of trafficking and slavery So that We will end human trafficking in our Lifetime. www.daytonhumantraffickingaccords.com
By Hank
August 18, 2010 7:50 PM | Link to this
Yep … If you don’t want it stopped , You do nothing which is exactly what Ohio is doing ! Unemployment , Home Foreclosures , Bedbug Infestation , Sex Slavery Trade , the State Of Ohio leads the Country in all of theses categories . The Irony is Ohio is a bible State ?
By BigD
August 18, 2010 3:10 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately it seems like our law enforcement these days is much better at ticketing hard working citizens (speeding, red lights, stop signs, etc.) or investigating crimes AFTER they have happened already. They do very little to prevent the crime and that’s why we “cling to our guns” these days.
By RET OHP
August 18, 2010 2:45 PM | Link to this
as a former officer;the public has no idea how prevelent this is. the sad thing is its usually upper middle class young girls who become prey to this. more effort must be paid to combat this. and warning parents this crime usually go’s misreported as a runaway. very sad
By Russian Mob
August 18, 2010 12:11 PM | Link to this
If you don’t want it stopped you do nothing. Nyet.