RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - Tattoos, often seen as personal expressions, are being exploited by human traffickers to dehumanize and control victims, as well as to signal “ownership” to other ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee has become the first state in the nation to require tattoo artists to complete human trafficking awareness training, with the groundbreaking Ink of Hope Law taking ...

TENNESSEE (WJHL) – The Ink of Hope Act passed the Tennessee General Assembly, which requires tattoo artists to undergo training to recognize and help stop human trafficking. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. - January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. According to the U.S. Department of State, the month is dedicated to not only raise awareness about human trafficking but ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill filed by a Dickson state representative would add new training aimed at recognizing and stopping human trafficking to those receiving their tattoo licenses in ...