• News
  • Texas News
  • Sports
  • Finance
  • Medical
  • Crime
  • Finance
Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Login
Brady Today
  • News
  • Texas News
  • Sports
  • Finance
  • Medical
  • Crime
  • Finance
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Texas News
  • Sports
  • Finance
  • Medical
  • Crime
  • Finance
No Result
View All Result
Brady Today
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Ohio to launch state-only hotline for human trafficking

Nolan Brown by Nolan Brown
August 17, 2024
in News
0
0
SHARES
2
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost intends to establish a state-only human trafficking hotline, which will forward all information received to the relevant criminal enforcement or social services authorities.

This comes after he and several state attorneys general, including Kentucky’s, attempted to persuade the national hotline agency to change its policies. This included sending a letter to Congress in March 2023.

“Human trafficking happens in the shadows, and without the eyes and ears of Ohioans to share information about what they see and hear, we’re fighting this battle with one hand tied behind our back,” Yost explained.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline has been operating for more than 15 years, beginning in December 2007. Polaris, a nonprofit service, only sends tips to law enforcement if the victim provides consent, if the report involves a minor, or if someone is in imminent danger.

No changes occurred following the letter to Congress. In a statement to Local 12, Polaris said that it is ready to assist Ohio in launching its new hotline but will maintain its current policy.

“Our protocols require that we put the safety of callers first and foremost when supporting callers in their times of need,” a release stated.

The organization also stated that a single national number makes more sense because it is available to everyone.

In 2023, the hotline received more than 30,000 calls or texts, roughly 7,400 of which came from victims or survivors. Polaris reported that law enforcement has already received approximately 30% of those tips. In 2023, there were 810 Ohioans, with 222 victims or survivors.

Reference Article

Previous Post

VA Awards Over $17 Million In Grants To Help Homeless And At-risk Ohio Veterans And Their Families

Next Post

U.S. Forest Service plans to hire 250 permanent firefighters for region

Next Post

U.S. Forest Service plans to hire 250 permanent firefighters for region

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Suspected Drunk Driver In New Pickup Truck Arrested In Fruitland Park
  • Texas Authorities Seek Urgent Help In Locating Two Missing Elderly Men Under Silver Alert
  • CDFW shuts down illegal lamprey selling operations on the Klamath River
  • Woman Apprehended After Reportedly Throwing Bottles Of Alcohol At Hotel Guests And Staff While Nude
  • New Jersey Man Wanted For Manslaughter Apprehended At Canadian Border

important Page

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and conditions

Trending News

  • Suspected Drunk Driver In New Pickup Truck Arrested In Fruitland Park May 29, 2025
  • Texas Authorities Seek Urgent Help In Locating Two Missing Elderly Men Under Silver Alert May 29, 2025
  • CDFW shuts down illegal lamprey selling operations on the Klamath River May 29, 2025
  • Woman Apprehended After Reportedly Throwing Bottles Of Alcohol At Hotel Guests And Staff While Nude May 28, 2025
  • New Jersey Man Wanted For Manslaughter Apprehended At Canadian Border May 28, 2025

Categories

  • Accident
  • Crime
  • Finance
  • Medical
  • Missing Person News
  • News
  • Politics
  • Space
  • Sports
  • Texas News
  • Weather News

About Us

we offer a fresh approach to all things Brady and McCulloch County.  We work everyday to bring you exciting and up to date coverage of events large and small within our great community.

Contact Us

P.O. Box 684
Brady, TX 76825
Phone: 325-240-0515
Email: [email protected]

Calf Creek Media & Botxbyte Media Group

No Result
View All Result
  • About
  • brady-today.com
  • Buy Adspace
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and conditions

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Go to mobile version