Human Trafficking
The safety net human trafficking survivors need is at risk
Capitol Weekly Op-Ed by Cast CEO Kay Buck and WEAVE, Inc. CEO Beth Hassett OPINION – Survivors of human trafficking are among the most resilient people we’ve ever met. Every...
Assemblymember González, Mira Sorvino, Human Trafficking Survivors Call for Funding for Victim Services Ahead of State Budget Deadline
Failure by state to renew $30 million in funding for human trafficking services puts California victims at risk, warned Assemblymember González, Mira Sorvino, and advocates LOS ANGELES — Assemblymember Mark González...
The Intersection of Homelessness and Human Trafficking: Why Cast Strongly Supports Measure A
California, one of the wealthiest states in the US and the 5th largest economy in the world, is also home to the largest population of unhoused people. The urgency of...
‘Forced Criminality’ in Human Trafficking
What is ‘Forced Criminality’? One of the most misunderstood aspects of human trafficking is “forced criminality.” Also known as criminal exploitation, forced criminality happens when people are coerced into illegal...
It’s Not Just Celebrities: Cast CEO Kay Buck on Human Trafficking in Light of Diddy Accusations
In light of the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Cast CEO Kay Buck discusses the pervasiveness of human trafficking with Giselle Fernandez on Spectrum News 1. It’s Not Just Celebrities:...
