In 2019, the National Human Trafficking Hotline reported more than 4,600 human trafficking victims in the state of Georgia. Human trafficking has become known for “hiding in plain sight.” Raising public awareness and learning how to identify red flags is … Read More
In 2005, the FBI investigated which of its field offices saw the highest levels of child prostitution based on direct sources, information provided by numerous local and state law enforcement agencies, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children … Read More
New data just released from the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline shows a disturbing uptick in human trafficking across the country. In 2018, the number of calls for help to the hotline jumped 25% to 51,919 cases. The hotline deals … Read More
Andersen, Tate & Carr attorney Patrick McDonough is filing a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Georgia – in what could be a landmark case of sex trafficking against some of the Atlanta metro area’s more prominent hotels. Mr. McDonough represents “Jane Doe,” … Read More
According to the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, “sex trafficking victims may interact with the community, but their trauma and fear keep them from seeking help.” For many reasons, it’s tough for sex trafficking … Read More
The 2018 U.S. Census shows 36 new people move to Atlanta every single day of the year. As the city struggles to meet the demands of a population boom, a seedy underbelly is gaining traction. During Super Bowl LIII in … Read More