NC Stop Human Trafficking

08/31/2026

Court records show 49ers owner Jed York was initially suspected of engaging in prostitution. He was fined $1,150 and agreed to forfeit $160 that authorities seized to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded to disorderly conduct charge. He was arrested on suspicion of soliciting prostitution.

08/31/2026

https://www.witn.com/2026/08/27/jacksonville-s*x-offender-jailed-child-p**n-charges/

Warrants say Nicholas Brackett had visual material and photographs showing children engaged in s*xual activity.

08/30/2026

South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey, whose 17-year-old son died by su***de in 2022, discusses Meta's landmark $18 billion social media safety settlement.

08/30/2026

NCCAHT’s "Need & Offer" Matchboard is now live!

This match board is a real-time, digital bulletin board for organizations to share needs, offers, and collaboration opportunities.

Members or potential partner organizations can post things they need (like housing, legal support, speakers, volunteers, or shelter referrals etc.) or things they can offer (such as training, meeting space, bilingual staff, or resources etc.).

Think of it as a community matchmaking board – practical, quick to update, and accessible to everyone. This Matchboard is designed to strengthen partnerships and collaboration across North Carolina’s anti-trafficking community.

Check it out!
Matchboard https://www.nccaht.org/match

NC Stop Human Trafficking

08/30/2026

What a victory this is for caregivers and children!

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction.

"For years, Meta intentionally deceived the public about the addictive and harmful design features that have wreaked havoc on youth mental health," Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said. The settlement "will put an end to these dangerous practices and deliver meaningful relief that will protect children from online harm."

READ THE FULL STORY HERE:

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.

08/30/2026

The Wall Street Journal opinion piece, "The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta," is misguided. It criticizes state enforcement actions aimed at holding Big Tech accountable. In response to this, NCOSE said, "Big Tech advocates argue that mass tort litigation cannot solve complex cultural problems. What tech executives dismiss as 'cultural problems,' however, are deliberate product design choices that prioritize user engagement over human safety."

Read the National Center on Sexual Exploitation's response, "Why the Wall Street Journal is Wrong About Tech Accountability."

The Wall Street Journal thinks the wave of state lawsuits against Meta are a money grab. Here’s why they’re wrong.

08/27/2026

Free Online Event · Aug 27 · 11AM & 6PM ET

08/26/2026

I'm registered! Please join me to learn more about Demand.

NC Demand Reduction Task Force

Webinar Invite: Did Demand Actually Spike During the World Cup?

Date & Time
Sep 3, 2026 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Demand and the World Cup: What’s the Verdict?

Every time a mega-event comes to town, the same assumption follows: trafficking is about to spike.

But what does the data show?

On Thursday, September 3 at 10am CST, join Allies Against Slavery for a webinar that pairs new research with frontline perspectives to examine demand for commercial s*xual exploitation during the World Cup.

Featured guests:

The University of Alabama Institute of Data and Analytics will provide analysis of commercial s*x ad postings across World Cup host cities

DHS/HSI North Texas Human Trafficking Task Force will offer insight from a demand operation on the ground in North Texas

Rights4Girls will share about their demand-reduction campaign, “Sex Buying Isn’t a Game”
It’s A Penalty will speak to their on-the-ground cross-sector coordination to build awareness, identify victims, and offer support.

The Parasol Cooperative will describe what came through their chatbot, Ruth, during the tournament

If you plan outreach, allocate resources, or brief decision-makers around large events, this one is for you.

REGISTER
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TO2QueMOT7SGL4d4uTtmcA?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=35607675&utm_content=35607675&utm_source=hs_email&os=ipad #/registration

08/26/2026

Please encourage your legislators to support protecting our children!