News and Events


Feb 22, 2018 - Las Vegas Sun Special Report

A special report by the Las Vegas Sun, Combating Underage Sex Trafficking in Las Vegas, tells the story of an under-age victim and includes information on how to find help, signs of vulnerability, and ways to fix the system.

July 28, 2017 - Trafficking Bust Illustrates L.A.-L.V. Link

California authorities charged three people in connection with a sex trafficking ring involving eight teenage victims who were trafficked in Nevada, California and Texas, in what they are calling one of the largest human trafficking cases in the western United States.

February 13, 2017 - Sex Trafficking in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metro and Arizona State partnered on a first-of-a-kind study involving a one-year snapshot of sex trafficking cases in Las Vegas. In the majority of cases, the victim was under the age of 18. Access the study at: https://www.scribd.com/document/339258434/2014-Las-Vegas-Sex-Trafficking-Case-Study-Final#from_embed

    Las Vegas Teen Charged With Sex Trafficking

    June 20, 2016 - A 17-year old is facing 10 counts of sex trafficking related charges. Story at LasVegasNow.com.

    Convicted Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Life without Parole

    May 17, 2016 - A Las Vegas pimp, convicted in March 2016 of sex trafficking, kidnapping and assault was convicted today. Story at 8NewsNow.com.

    January 4, 2016 - Human Trafficking in Nevada

    October 14, 2015 - FBI Bust Rescues 9 Children in Nevada

    Seven children in Las Vegas and two in Reno were rescued during Operation Cross Country IX, a nationwide effort of the FBI and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and state and local law enforcement.

    September 1, 2015 - 36 Juvenile Victims Rescued in Las Vegas Valley