News and Media

Press releases from California Against Slavery

Human Trafficking Ballot Initiative Would Give Calif. Toughest Laws in U.S.
March 11, 2010
Mother of trafficked girl fights for stronger laws

California Ballot Initiative Strengthens Human Trafficking Laws
February 19, 2010

News about California Against Slavery

KTLA 5 Los Angeles
Human trafficking in California
May 10, 2010

Oakland Local
Alameda County DA’s Office: Crusade to Rescue Youth, Prosecute Pimps (Series Part 5) [California Against Slavery is mentioned mid-story)
Complete series: Youth Trafficking in Oakland
May 6, 2010

KRON 4 News San Francisco
Interview with Daphne Phung, Executive Director and Founder of California Against Slavery
March 28, 2010

KNTV NBC Bay Area
California mom of human trafficking victim shares story
March 22, 2010

Change.org
California Against Slavery Anti-Trafficking Initiative Deadline Approaches
March 22, 2010

Modern-Day Slavery (Radio)
Through Darkness to Light: Interview with Vicki Zito, mother of former victim of sex trafficking
March 22, 2010

Modern-Day Slavery (Radio)
Passing CA’s Human Trafficking Initiative: Interview with California Against Slavery
March 14, 2010

Oakland North
As more Oakland youth join the sex trade, law enforcement explores alternatives to incarceration
March 13, 2010

KTXL Sacramento
Push To Make Sex Trafficking Laws Tougher
March 11, 2010

San Diego County Political Buzz Examiner
Human trafficking group seeks awareness and tougher prison penalties
February 24, 2010

KTLA Los Angeles
Slaves to the Streets- Child Prostitution and Trafficking
February 18, 2010
California Against Slavery is mentioned at the end of the video

Change.org
California Against Slavery Seeks Tougher Anti-Trafficking Laws
February 1, 2010

Oakland Tribune
East Bay group takes on human trafficking
January 18, 2010

KGO San Francisco
SF launches campaign to fight human trafficking
January 11, 2010
California Against Slavery is mentioned about 1:55 minutes into the video

OC Weekly
Drive Announced for Anti-Slavery Ballot Initiative
January 11, 2010

KXTV Sacramento
Human trafficking focus of art, volunteers and new laws
January 7, 2010
California Against Slavery is mentioned at the end of the text story

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The Modern Day Slave Trade
Human trafficking is a criminal business that profits from enslaving people for sexual servitude and forced labor. It is the second largest and fastest growing criminal enterprise worldwide.

STATISTICS:
- 12.5 Million slaves worldwide (80% women and children; 50% children)
- AT LEAST 100,000 American minors are sex slaves (sold by pimps)
- 14,500-17,500 people brought in from other countries as slaves each year
Why California Against Slavery?

It's time for justice: California state penalty for human trafficking is only 3-5 years in prison (4-8 years for minors). Human trafficking is flourishing in California because the law is weak

OUR MISSION: Strengthen California state laws to better reflect the personal and societal impact of human trafficking.

OUR GOAL: Put an initiative on the 2012 California ballot to strengthen current human trafficking laws and increase victims’ rights.
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