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Vernuccio’s View: 21st Century Slavery

Modern slavery exists, it is widespread, and it is a worldwide, lucrative practice. A National Geographic study found “There are more slaves today than were seized from Africa in four centuries of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The modern commerce in humans rivals […]

by · September 27, 2017 · Op Ed, Vernuccio's View
Vernuccio’s View: States Laws Passed in Fight Against Human Trafficking

Vernuccio’s View: States Laws Passed in Fight Against Human Trafficking

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released its 2016 report on human trafficking, also known as slavery.  Since 2003, every state has enacted laws establishing criminal penalties for traffickers seeking to profit from forced labor or sexual servitude. […]

by · January 4, 2017 · Vernuccio's View