Shared Hope International

Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking

Introducing Shared Hope International’s inaugural Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking! These new report cards are graded under an advanced legislative framework, taking Shared Hope’s State Report Cards project to the next stage in fighting sex trafficking and protecting victims!

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Shared Hope’s Faith Initiative engages individuals nationwide who are seeking a Biblical perspective to fight against sex trafficking. We educate, inspire and equip you, not only to know what it looks like in the US, but to be empowered to fight against it. Experience our 30 Days of Prayer, continued Prayers of Hope, and sign up to receive monthly emails to put your Faith into Action. Our goal is to give you the tools you need to protect children in your church and community.

Your Past is your Past and does Not define who you are.

Running from a childhood of abuse and exploitation, Yvonne ran to the streets, doing what she had to do to survive. Today, Yvonne shares her Story of Hope, how she overcame who she thought she was, and learned who she was meant to be…

Previously Recorded Webinars & Training Videos

In addition to our Live Webinar Series, Shared Hope has webinar recordings available. Visit our new dedicated webinar website . All webinar recordings are free!

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Our Mission: To Eradicate Sex Trafficking.

Our Approach

Shared Hope International is dedicated to bringing an end to sex trafficking through our three-prong approach.

PREVENT

Through training, awareness, and collaboration, we seek to inspire creative prevention strategies.

RESTORE

Our strategic guidance and funding helps local organizations expand shelter and services for survivors.

BRING JUSTICE

Our justice initiatives accelerate legislative and policy solutions to combat injustice and protect victims.

How It Breaks Down

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Sex trafficking is a booming industry in America. It thrives because there is a serious demand for commercial sex with minors. Every day in America children are being bought and sold for sex. And they are waiting for you to notice. But would you know it if you saw it…

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