Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Identifying Human Trafficking and Child Smuggling with Rapid DNA

Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Rapid DNA

When Seconds Matter: Rapid DNA at the Border A border agent observes a young man tightly holding the hand of a toddler as they approach the checkpoint. The man claims the child is his daughter, presenting a birth certificate as proof. But inconsistencies in the story...

Uncovering Human Trafficking and Solving Sex Crimes with Forensic DNA

Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Kit Testing

A Hidden Crisis: How DNA Can Help Solve Sex Trafficking Cases Sex trafficking hides in plain sight. Often taking place in unexpected locations, like upscale hotels and neighborhoods. Traffickers target vulnerable individuals—those from unstable homes or difficult...