sex trafficking

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Rogue Valley-based nonprofit needs your help picking its upcoming event flier. Ride My Road is a group of bikers who help raise money to fight sex trafficking. This May the organization is hosting its second annual charity bike …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The National Human Trafficking Hotline says they’ve had over 2,000 calls since 2007 in Oregon. And that number is expected to increase. That’s after a bill, which passed earlier this month, is requiring all rest stop bathrooms to post …

Grants Pass, Ore.–  President Trump signed a bill Wednesday, aimed at putting a stop to sex trafficking in the United States. The bill, nicknamed “FOSTA” for “Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act,” gives federal and state prosecutors the …

Medford, Ore. — We’re learning more about an apparent sex trafficking case in Medford. A man was arrested on trafficking charges Friday after a standoff with police. Investigators say the woman with him may have been trafficked in several states. Detective Jim …

Medford, Ore. — Police say a standoff in a Medford neighborhood was connected to sex trafficking. The incident started when a California woman called Medford police saying her 20-year-old daughter was being held against her will somewhere in the city. The woman …

Medford, Ore. — Police agencies across Southern Oregon have many tools to use to combat crime, but asset forfeiture is one that most people aren’t familiar with. The law allows police to seize cash or property that officers believe could be tied …

Ashland, Ore.– A local event in Ashland is raising awareness, to help those impacted by sex trafficking. The ‘Shine a Light’ non-profit organization is bringing people together through yoga to raise money in support of local organizations that help those affected by …

Two survivors from different backgrounds will be offering the same thing this weekend inspiration and motivation. The “Take Flight” gala will be raising funds to benefit Redemption Ridge, an advocacy group for sex trafficking survivors. Guest speakers include retired Colonel Gregory D. …

Eagle Point, Ore. —  Dozens of golfers took advantage of Friday’s weather to hit the links. It wasn’t all fun and games, though. They were there to help fight human trafficking, a growing concern in the region. Normally, the game of golf …

Medford, Ore. — Medford Police are sending a message to the community that sex trafficking won’t be tolerated. Nearly two dozen people are facing charges after a sex trafficking sting in Medford. Medford Police say this sex trafficking operation has been on …