Maryland’s Women’s Caucus Welcomes First Male Legislators

For the first time in its 43 year history, the Women Legislators of Maryland Caucus has male legislators seated around the table.

Mikulski, Female Colleagues Call for Crackdown on Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON–Calling human trafficking a “vile and violent issue,” Sen. Barbara Mikulski joined her female colleagues before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday to call for more aid for victims and a crackdown on traffickers. Mikulski, along with the 19 other women…

New Hospital Protocol Aims to Help Identify Victims of Human Trafficking

A new program being piloted in Maryland starting in January aims to help hospitals recognize the red flags of human trafficking.

Program Provides Foster Homes for Human Trafficking Victims

The host family program of Maryland’s Safe House of Hope, a non-profit organization, provides options for people exploited through prostitution or human trafficking.

Human trafficking a problem in Maryland

A proposed bill by Sen. Jennie Forehand would raise the age of a minor in human trafficking cases to 21 years old.