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Task Force on Human Trafficking

Wisconsin Human Trafficking Statistics

Wisconsin (USA)
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN WISCONSIN

• Human trafficking happens in both urban and rural communities across Wisconsin and has been documented in all 72 counties.
• Includes girls and women, boys and men
• 79% of all reported cases are in Milwaukee
• 92% of trafficked people are women
• 78% of youth trafficked in Milwaukee are African American
• 17% increase in 2015—unsure if it is because of better reporting or an actual increase
• 50 cases in WI in 2015—45 sex, 3 labor
• 35 arrests Aug 11, 2017, in Green Bay, 25 arrests Sept 14, 2017
• Brown County (Green Bay) #3 county for trafficking in WI
• There is a WI Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force chaired by Attorney General and Secretary of Dept of Children and Families which includes prosecutors, police officers, social workers, educators, victim advocates, lawyers, etc.
• Passed first state law against trafficking in 2008—not real effective—lack of money for data collection, education, law enforcement training & victim services—only 1 conviction under new state law; 8 convicted in WI under Federal Safe Harbor law since 2006
• Safe Harbor law just passed in Aug 2017
• Trafficked victims came from 17 different countries; but international victims represent only 6% of all victims of trafficking in WI

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Human Trafficking Testimony

This week, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking met. The committee held a public hearing and heard testimony from invited agencies.

Wisconsin Legislative Council

• Overview of existing Wisconsin law that addresses those issues that could relate to human trafficking
• Overview of legislation enacted in other states that could provide the Task Force with guidance on matters the Legislature might consider in Wisconsin

Representative from the Wisconsin Department of Justice

• Overview of the current status of human trafficking activities in Wisconsin
• Discussion of tools, processes, and techniques that are working and have been found to be successful
• Discussion of new or additional tools that can be considered by the legislature to better equip our various agencies, law enforcement, and private groups in addressing the challenges coming from human trafficking

Representative from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

• Overview of the current status of human trafficking activities in Wisconsin
• Discussion of tools, processes, and techniques that are working and have been found to be successful
• Discussion of new or additional tools that can be considered by the legislature to better equip our various agencies, law enforcement, and private groups in addressing the challenges coming from human trafficking.

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Upcoming Events in District 5

Town of Kaukauna Historical Society Fall Fest: October 7th, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
W780 Greiner Road, Kaukauna, WI

Family Fall Fest: October 8th, 2023
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Nicholas Church, W2037 County Rd S. Freedom, WI

Little Chute Fire Department Open House: October 8th, 2023
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
200 W McKinley Avenue, Little Chute, WI

Kaukauna Firefighters Local 1594 Brat Fry: October 15th, 2023
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly
300. E Ann St, Kaukauna, WI

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Contact Information

My staff and I are here to serve you. If you have general questions or concerns regarding legislative matters, or if you need assistance with a state agency, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you!

We are also happy to schedule a meeting with you, either here in Madison, or in District 5.

Representative Joy Goeben
State Capitol, Room 209 North
PO Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708
Rep.Goeben@legis.wisconsin.gov
(608) 237-9105 or Toll Free (888) 534-0005