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Japan is taking bold steps to protect stalking victims by exploring GPS monitoring for high-risk offenders. An expert panel will begin reviewing how electronic tracking devices could prevent dangerous situations before they escalate.
The FBI just freed trafficking victims forced to run scams while shutting down an international fraud network in Ghana. The operation also prevented over $670 million in losses and warned more than 10,000 Americans before they could be scammed.
Countries across the globe are finally matching the speed of online scammers with a powerful new alliance. Twenty-eight nations just signed a declaration to share intelligence, freeze assets, and protect victims faster than criminals can move.
French lawmakers are advancing legislation to strengthen protections for victims of gender-based violence, including groundbreaking provisions against AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual online content. The comprehensive bill aims to improve every step from reporting to compensation.
Japan is expanding protections for trafficking victims after identifying 78 people trapped in forced labor and sexual exploitation in 2025. The government's new action plan targets predatory host clubs, online abuse, and labor exploitation while making it easier for victims to seek help.
Thai authorities shut down an international scam operation targeting vulnerable people in South Korea. The raid marks growing regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks that prey on innocent victims.
Japan is moving forward with a plan to require dangerous stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices that alert victims when their abuser comes near. The proposal comes as officials work to prevent tragedies and protect the growing number of people seeking help.
New Zealand's ACT party proposes making it a crime to threaten or harm pets to control domestic violence victims, with penalties up to seven years in prison. The policy addresses a key barrier that keeps many people trapped in violent homes.
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.