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Mission District
fromsfist.com
11 hours ago

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.
#county-lines
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
#sexual-assault
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

A rideshare driver sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in Newport Beach by posing as a legitimate driver, then abandoned her at a separate location.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
#human-trafficking
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London politics

Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say

A Venezuelan mother, trafficked to the US, faces unlawful detention by ICE despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California

Operation Safe Return rescued 37 missing minors aged 14-17 across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada, with seven arrests made during the four-day law enforcement operation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer

An investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual abuse allegations should be expanded to include human trafficking charges, with lawyers arguing the current scope is insufficient to prosecute enablers.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
#immigration-enforcement
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Masked perps carjack cab driver on break in Lower Manhattan

Four suspects robbed a cab driver in Lower Manhattan, taking his vehicle on a joyride to New Jersey.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
5 days ago

'Hey sexy': NYC launches anti-street harassment campaign in subways, public spaces

New York City launches an ad campaign to combat street harassment, featuring graphic ads and resources for reporting and intervention.
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
#sex-work
#nypd
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago
NYC politics

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
fromHoodline
6 days ago
New York City

Queens Police Seek Suspect In Q77 Bus Groping

Police are seeking help to identify a man who pressed against a woman on a Q77 bus before fleeing.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Queens Police Seek Suspect In Q77 Bus Groping

Police are seeking help to identify a man who pressed against a woman on a Q77 bus before fleeing.
#sex-trafficking
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Queens 'Pimp' Busted In Long Island Motel Sex-Traffick Ring, DA Says

A Queens man was arrested for operating a sex-trafficking network exploiting women and minors across Long Island and New York City hotels from 2021 to present.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

Police play a vital role in protecting individuals who are at heightened risk of violence and exploitation, and any deviation from that duty represents a serious breach of public trust.
UK news
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Bay Area sex ed company founder gets 9 years for forced labor conspiracy | amNewYork

Jurors found Nicole Daedone guilty following a six-week federal trial where victims described working long hours for little or no pay and being forced to offer sexual services to male clients and investors.
NYC startup
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Modeling industry activist calls for inquiry into how agencies facilitated Epstein's abuse'

Modeling agencies may have facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, prompting calls for an investigation into their role in the sex trafficking scandal.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

LGBTQ+ youth face at least twice the trafficking risk of heterosexual peers, with nearly 50 percent of commercially sexually exploited youth identifying as LGBTQ+, driven by family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Manila's transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

Rising fuel prices are severely impacting tricycle drivers in Manila, leading to financial struggles and public protests against the government's response.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The hidden scandal of modern slavery in London

Migrant domestic workers in London's wealthy areas face exploitation including unpaid wages, excessive hours, and abuse amounting to modern slavery.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mamdani's Regulatory War on Delivery Apps Under Threat Amid Budget Crunch - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's budget cuts hinder effective enforcement of delivery worker protection regulations passed by the City Council.
#sex-trafficking-conviction
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked the real estate world

Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Alexander brothers found guilty of sex trafficking

Three brothers convicted of sex trafficking and sexual assault face sentencing in August after prosecutors presented testimony from over 60 accusers alleging they exploited luxury access to facilitate assaults.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked the real estate world

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

A woman was scammed by a rogue locksmith who inflated charges from £49 to £1,293 and subsequently threatened her with sexual violence via text message.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Wednesday's Headlines: One House Many Smiles Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Albany legislators rejected Governor Hochul's proposal to reduce car insurance payments by cutting victim compensation, signaling resistance to policies prioritizing driving affordability over crash victim protection.
US news
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Long Island Man Charged in Federal Sex Trafficking Case

A Long Island man was charged with sex trafficking, enticing, and exploiting a minor in federal court in Brooklyn on March 6, 2026.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Mobility Justice: Urban Equity in an Era of Innovation

Every city contains two transportation systems. One is the visible network of roads, rail lines, sidewalks, and bus routes mapped in planning documents. The other is the invisible geography of privilege and exclusion embedded within it: the neighborhoods that received highways instead of parks, the communities whose bus routes were cut, the sidewalks that abruptly end at the edge of a district.
Alternative transportation
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Human trafficking of workers a growing problem in Atlantic Canada, RCMP say | CBC News

Labour trafficking in Nova Scotia is increasing, involving coercion, threats, document confiscation, forced criminality, underpayment, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable immigrant and temporary workers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I was trapped': Modern slavery rises across London

Modern slavery through criminal exploitation, including cuckooing and forced drug smuggling, has increased by nearly 10% in London, with vulnerable individuals targeted through manipulation and coercion.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Students recruited to sell sex online in gateway' to exploitation, report warns

Eleanor Lyons, the independent anti-slavery commissioner, warned that sexual exploitation of women and girls is on a clear and sustained rise in the UK, with pimps using the internet to reach new victims and advertise them online with subscription platforms then acting as a gateway to abuse.
UK news
#cryptocurrency
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Internet According to Sex Workers and Cyberfeminists

In A Sexual History of the Internet(2025), artist and researcher Mindy Seu proposes a different kind of archive: one that maps how bodies, desires, technologies, and systems of power have been entangled since the earliest days of our beloved web. Rather than frame this research through a traditional academic text or media theory, Seu retools the publishing format entirely, intentionally delivering the project as part performance, part artist book, and part financial experiment.
Arts
New York Giants
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: It's a Tracker Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani has four days without a livable-streets disappointment and launched a project tracker to complete Adams-era stalled or killed projects.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man accused of running dark web child abuse sites

Matthew Slate, 36, from Haringey is charged with running dark-web forums that shared thousands of child sexual abuse images and faces multiple serious criminal counts.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How to Use Data to Fight For Safe Streets and Stop Super Speeders - Streetsblog New York City

Speeding is a leading, preventable cause of traffic deaths in New York; targeted technological interventions can slow repeat super speeders and save lives.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

La Union Tepito, the cartel enriching itself through Tren de Aragua's sexual exploitation networks

Their attackers had tried to burn them to cover their tracks, but the double femicide left no doubt: it bore the mark of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. In the wake of the crime, investigations and news reports about the Venezuelan gang followed. And arrests began. Although the Mexico City Security Secretariat tried to downplay its role, police operations proved that this criminal network, after spreading across the continent, was already operating in Mexico.
World news
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transportation Researchers Still Care About Equity. This Week They're Proving It - Streetsblog USA

A unified convening champions transportation equity as federal programs, oversight, and policies are cut, disrupted, and repurposed in ways that deepen existing injustices.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged with deliberately ramming into sex worker

A Brooklyn man deliberately ran over a sex worker on New Year's Day, recorded the attack, and was charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
fromAol
2 months ago

People smugglers' adverts removed from social media

Investigators discovered the gangs were brazenly offering to transport migrants from Calais to Dover in the back of trucks and touting it as a "taxi service". In one promotional video, three migrants are seen reclining on a mound of soft white packages inside a truck. One of the young men gives a thumbs-up to the camera. "By truck, Safe reach London UK in 2 hours," reads the caption.
UK news
US news
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Protecting Human Trafficking Victims Through T Visas

The T visa grants temporary legal status and work authorization to trafficking survivors who assist law enforcement, providing safety and enabling prosecution of traffickers.
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