Shared Hope International

Leading a worldwide effort to eradicate sexual slavery...one life at a time

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About Us

Our Story

Our story begins in 1998 when U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the heart of the brothel district in Mumbai, India where she witnessed the brutal exploitation and sexual slavery of women and children. She established Shared Hope International to rescue and restore women and children enslaved in sex trafficking.
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Our Impact

Our constant efforts to bring an end to sex trafficking has led us through successes in prevention, mercy through restoration, awareness and the seeking of justice.
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Financial Accountability

Shared Hope International pledges good stewardship of every donation. We are audited on an annual basis by an independent CPA firm and have received a clean opinion each year. In addition, we are members of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and have met their standards consistently.
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Our People

Meet the people of Shared Hope led by Linda Smith.

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Shared Hope International
P.O. Box 65337
Vancouver, WA 98665

Phone: 1-866-HER-LIFE (1-866-437-5433)
E-mail: savelives@sharedhope.org

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Order Renting Lacy

Learn more about child sex trafficking in America by ordering your copy of Renting Lacy: A Story of America’s Prostituted Children today! This riveting account exposes the dark underworld of the trafficking industry through the stories of those who live there. Order now!

Why I Fight Sex Trafficking

Now I Have a Way to Help

The Ripple Effect

Backpage.com Shuts Down “Adult” Section as Victims Pursue Justice

Learn About Our Partners

We provide hands-on support and funding to 12 local organizations in 5 countries to support the expansion of innovative restorative programs and expanded shelter options. Learn about our partners.

Listen to the Story of Two Teens Tricked into Trafficking

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Fact Sheet: Protecting Trafficking Survivors from Unjust Criminalization

Too Old For the System, But Not for Exploitation: Foster Youth “Aging Out” of Foster Care Expands Vulnerabilities to Commercial Sexual Exploitation

January 2022: Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Take Action

Built-In Guardrails For When You Aren’t There

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The News

Fact Sheet: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act

“My story can change things.” – Pieper Lewis, September 13, 2022

Legislative Update Series: Federal Legislation

Removing a hurdle on the long road to healing; human trafficking survivors can now seek relief from adverse credit history!

Fact Sheet: Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act

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Shared Hope’s 2022 Report Cards Release: Kids Can Still be Charged with Prostitution in Almost Half the Country, Highlighting Need for Steady Legislative Improvements

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Shared Hope International
  • The Problem
    • What is Sex Trafficking?
    • FAQs
    • Glossary of Terms
  • What We Do
    • Prevent
      • Training
      • Awareness
    • Restore
      • Programs
      • 3rd Party Service Providers
      • Stories of Hope
      • Partners
    • Bring Justice:Institute for Justice & Advocacy
      • Research
      • Training
      • Advocacy
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Policy Research and Resources
    • Store
  • Take Action
    • Activism
    • Volunteer
    • Give
    • Advocate
  • Blog&Events
    • News & Events
    • Request a Speaker
    • Host an Event
    • Attend an Event
  • About
    • Our Mission and Values
    • Our Story
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2019
    • Financial Accountability
    • Leadership
    • Join Our Team
    • Press Center
    • Contact Us
  • Donate