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Prostitution exploits people overseas and in the U.S.

Nicte Hernandez // February 11, 2018

When thinking of Amsterdam, thoughts usually race to its legalized and controlled substances. Marijuana, and other mind-altering substances, are legal and easy to buy in The Netherlands.However, what usually...

Carissa Phelps, human trafficking survivor, talks about the experience of being trafficked and how to approach those who are. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Survivors speak out against human trafficking

Bridget Comito // April 24, 2016
Stop Trafficking of Persons held its fifth annual human trafficking awareness conference, “A Voice for the Voiceless.”
Stop Trafficking of Persons will host a human trafficking awareness event on Monday. Photo courtesy of STOP.

Students raise awareness of human trafficking issue

Bridget Comito // April 11, 2016
The STOP club is hosting their 55th Annual Human trafficking awareness event called A Voice for The Voiceless
Vincent Le runs the booth for Stop Trafficking of Persons. Photo credit: Molly Sullivan

S.T.O.P. conference cut short by strike

Molly Sullivan // March 10, 2016

The Stop Trafficking of Persons club tabled outside of Butte Hall on March 8 to raise awareness about their upcoming events, including their annual conference on April 11-14. However, the conference may...

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Why America should legalize prostitution

William Rein // April 26, 2015
Sensibility, practicality, freedom, safety and health require that sex work be made legal.
Carissa Phelps speaks to an audience at a 2014 STOP event. Phelps will be speaking and offering a free training on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Courtney Hudson

STOP to host 4th annual human trafficking conference

Dylan Dewit // February 28, 2015
A week-long conference dedicated to stopping the trafficking of persons will begin Monday.
Ashlley Martinez, a junior communication sciences and disorders major and president of Stop Trafficking of Persons, sports her STOP club shirt.Photo credit: Dominique Diaz

Students host charity run to stop sex trade

Dominique Diaz // March 1, 2014
Campus organizations are hosting a 5,000-meter run in Bidwell Park to end slavery.
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