Human Trafficking Unit - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
New Jersey has a robust and comprehensive anti-trafficking strategy involving many sectors—including, social service providers, law enforcement, and government at all levels. The New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking is part of that strategy.
Human Trafficking Help and Resources - New Jersey Office of …
Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, & Treatment Act; County Human Trafficking Liaisons
Attorney General Platkin Unveils Public Awareness Campaign …
Jan 25, 2024 · In 2023, the unit connected 23 suspected victims of sex trafficking with service providers, partnered with 25 different law enforcement agencies across the state to investigate suspected trafficking, is actively prosecuting 11 human trafficking cases, and has sentenced five offenders for human trafficking related charges.
AG Platkin Launches New Unit Within Division of Criminal Justice …
Jan 26, 2023 · The new Human Trafficking Unit was created to enhance and expand New Jersey’s efforts to end human trafficking by assembling a select group of professionals within DCJ who are uniquely qualified and experienced investigate and prosecute these crimes.
STALLS FOR SAFETY - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
Victims of human trafficking are protected under international, federal, and New Jersey Law. To find services and learn about your options call 1-888-373-7888 or text BE FREE (233733) for the National Human Trafficking Hotline. To report a tip or lead, please call the New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline at 855-END-NJHT (855-363-6548).
NJ Annual Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Event
As New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Platkin has prioritized the safety of New Jersey residents, focusing on combating violent crime and implementing innovative public safety strategies.
Human Trafficking Terminology and Statutes - New Jersey Office …
Trafficking can occur within a country or across international borders and does not have to involve movement. It is a form of modern-day slavery. The definition of human trafficking that the TVPA provides refers to severe forms of trafficking.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY | DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY
Jan 18, 2024 · TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced that a state grand jury voted to file criminal charges against a suspect who was allegedly operating a human trafficking network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, after one of the victims, a teen girl, escaped from a hotel in Burlington ...
Human Trafficking Unit - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
Jan 26, 2023 · Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced his appointment of a new Acting County Prosecutor for Gloucester County, selecting the lead attorney from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice’s (DCJ) Human Trafficking Unit for the role, as the current prosecutor approaches retirement.
Tenth Annual NJ Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Event ...
Jan 24, 2020 · The event is held each year to educate the public about the dangers of human trafficking and recognize statewide efforts to combat this terrible form of modern day slavery. The Task Force is committed to combating human trafficking …