News and Updates
On our “News” page we’ll add any relevant news, and updates from our organization as well as topical news and information relating to Human Trafficking and Prevention.
Wisconsin Public Radio Shares Wisconsin DOJ Efforts to Spot Sex Crimes
Last week, Wisconsin officials and Governor Ever’s administration announced they will be working specifically with convenience stores and motels to increase the understanding of human trafficking. Recent reports indicate that there is general confusion between prostitution or human trafficking. Officials have urged anyone with concerns to simply report it, as it can be very difficult for victims to come forward on their own.
Display at the Appleton Public Library
APPLETON -- This is on display at the Appleton Public Library for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11th) and the entire month of January.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Appleton, WI -January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
New Rack Cards
We've updated our informational rack cards. They are available at our training events and embedded below. Thank you for supporting 5-stones mission.
A Conversation About Sex Trafficking
A Conversation About Sex Trafficking. 5-stones, Appleton and the Stop Human Trafficking Group-Oshkosh are hosting ‘A Conversation about Sex Trafficking’
Human Trafficking Survivors Share Their Stories
Survivors of human trafficking talk about how people get trapped in this abusive trade. (FOX NEWS).
SOAR Fox Cities Spotlight - 5-stones
Hear about our mission and impact through this radio interview by Lindsay from SOAR Fox Cities with 5-stones, Appleton member Bonnie Coonen.
Milwaukee Common Council Set to Increase Penalties
Anyone caught trying to solicit prostitutes may soon face much steeper fines in Milwaukee. Penalties for so-called johns would increase to a range of $5,000 to $10,000 — from the current $500 to $5,000 range — under a measure advancing at City Hall.
Two Arrested In Little Chute Suspected of Human Trafficking
Fox Valley Metro police say they were called to a house in the 1300 block of Coolidge Avenue around 3:45 a.m. Saturday for a report of a disturbance. When..
Super Bowl 53 and Sex-Trafficking
With the Super Bowl just days away, federal law enforcement officials announced Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in metro Atlanta on sex-trafficking charges. Authorities said they had also rescued four victims as part of the operation.