FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Williamson Herald) — Have you found yourself wondering why cracks in numerous sidewalks around Franklin seem to be highlighted in red?
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Some Tennesseans might be seeing red sand in cracks in sidewalks soon as a new human trafficking campaign gets underway.
Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. (End Slavery Tennessee) — In partnership with ThinkThru, End Slavery Tennessee, has been awarded Silver Awards in the Educational, Government, and Non-profit categories for their Introduction to Human Trafficking for Tennessee Educators training modules.
Read MoreANTIOCH, Tenn. (Fox 17) – For those recovering from traumatic experiences -- like sex trafficking or abuse – staying at home for long periods is an added stressor.
Read MoreNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – They’re from different places and have different backgrounds, but there is one thing they do have in common– they’re all under arrest for human trafficking just outside of Nashville. A total of 11 men were arrested in Spring Hill in an undercover human-trafficking sting.
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The purpose of this case study is to provide an example of quality services for individuals with the experience of both homelessness and human trafficking. It is also intended to share signs providers can use to identify a history of trafficking and additional health considerations.
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"Operating in silos does not work when you try to combat the issue of trafficking. Why we're No. 1 in the nation is because we have all the stakeholders — nonprofits, the public defender's office, the attorney general's office, the general assembly, sheriffs, police chiefs, survivors — all in the room, rowing in the same direction," Quin said. "There's an opportunity there for tremendous progress."
Read More(CNN) - Cyntoia Brown was released from prison early Wednesday morning after being granted clemency in January by then-Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Cyntoia Brown's time in prison is up this week. Tennessee's former governor granted her clemency in January. The pigtailed 16- year-old was just a child when she went into prison, but now she gets out Wednesday having grown up there.
Read MoreAfter spending half of her life behind bars, Cyntoia Brown will walk out of prison next week a free woman. She will be released to parole supervision on August 7, according to former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, who granted her clemency eight months ago.
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