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Stalking victims in South Korea will soon be able to see exactly where their offenders are on their smartphones, thanks to a new tracking app launching in June. The tech breakthrough comes alongside new laws that let victims seek protection orders themselves, without waiting for police to act first.
A survivor who fled abuse with $15 and a suitcase just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect others. Florida's House voted 112-0 to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims across the state.
Japan just prosecuted its first case under a new law that bans hiding tracking devices on people without consent. The swift action shows the country is serious about protecting people from tech-enabled stalking.
A Mississippi woman is changing how communities recognize human trafficking after sharing her own story of exploitation that started with trust, not violence. Her advocacy is helping train law enforcement and protect vulnerable youth across all 82 counties.
Ghana's multi-agency security team freed 44 young people who were lured and coerced into cybercrime operations across Greater Accra. The coordinated rescue operation shut down five illegal centers and arrested nine suspected kingpins exploiting vulnerable foreign nationals.