Monthly Archives: January 2022

By Jen Kocher, Cowboy State Daily There’s a myth that human trafficking victims are snatched from parking lots or off the streets by nefarious figures in dark vans with tinted windows. In reality, that myth couldn’t be further from the truth, something Wyoming resident Charlie knows all too well. Charlie, who chose only to be [...]

SHERIDAN — January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, and Sheridan’s local anti-human-trafficking organization, Uprising, has been hosting events, trainings and fundraisers all month long in observance. Through its events this month, Uprising hoped to expose different communities across Sheridan to the organization’s mission, Executive Director Terri Markham said. To do this, Uprising [...]

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Is Human Trafficking Actually What You Think It Is? What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “human trafficking?” Perhaps it’s a cluster of terrified people from another country, held captive and huddled in a shipping container. Or someone kidnapped and whisked across borders to a life of abuse and clandestine servitude. While these examples certainly [...]

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SHERIDAN — After dark Thursday, Dec. 30, 50 to 100 teens kicked off their shoes and laced up ice skates. Kids circled the rink on skates and played on-ice cornhole. Upbeat pop music blared. Nearby, someone warmed nacho cheese and stacked candy bars. While a night of fun, Uprising’s teen skate night would further the [...]

SHERIDAN — Representatives from Bought Beautifully and Uprising invite community members to mark January, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, with a “Shop and Learn” event. The event will take place Jan. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Bought Beautifully. Attendees will have the chance to shop beautiful, handmade items from Bought Beautifully [...]