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Latest Nov 10, 2026 / Post by We Are Louder

Human Trafficking in Berkeley: The City Doesn't Count It, but Two High School Reporters Saw It First

Berkeley doesn't publish a human trafficking count. Not a low one, not an estimate. There isn't one. Here's what the record shows, the 1999 case two high school reporters broke first, and who's paying attention now.

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Jul 1, 2026 / Post by We Are Louder

Hidden in Plain Sight: How Human Trafficking Looks in Everyday Workplaces

Trafficking happens in hotels, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and construction sites. It happens in places we walk through every day, often without a second glance.

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May 28, 2026 / Post by We Are Louder

What Is the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and Why Does It Matter for Your Organization?

Human trafficking isn't a distant problem — it happens in ordinary workplaces. Here's what the federal law requires, and what your organization's role actually is.

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If you suspect human trafficking:
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