Common Myths About Human Trafficking

Whether it’s a movie depicting glamorized versions of victims and pimps or a recent TikTok trend that presents human trafficking as solely a snatch-and-grab scenario, the public receives conflicting and confusing information about human trafficking.

Since the public plays a major role in the identification and reporting of suspected human trafficking, it is crucial to dispel myths to better address the problem. However, if the public is looking for the stereotypical victim depicted in the media, they may miss the traffickers operating in their own communities.

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Staff Spotlight: Masady Mani

We spoke with Masady Mani, loan specialist with USCRI, to talk about her 30 years at our organization and her work with the Cambodian Buddhist Society in Maryland.

“I think it’s good for me because when I just moved here, a lot of things were new, and I needed to learn. Everything was new to me. So, the thing that I like about working here especially is talking to the clients because I can relate.” 

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Cleveland refugees celebrate five years at local hospital

University Hospitals has hired hundreds of USCRI Cleveland’s refugee clients over the years, training them on how to work in the kitchen and on American work culture. While many will move on from the job after a few years to proceed in a career in health care or to go back to school, some call the Food Services department at UH home. Esperance and Ekyassa are part of the first cohort of USCRI clients placed with UH and they have recently celebrated their five-year anniversaries on the job.

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