By: Camryn Peterson, Advocacy Manager To truly end child and youth sex trafficking, we must not turn a blind eye to the systems that overlap with commercial sexual exploitation of children. As we reflect on National Foster Care month, we take a closer look at how involvement in foster care increases the risk of sex […]
January 2022 – Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Bring Justice
By: Camryn Peterson, Advocacy Manager In 2020, Shared Hope opened its doors to the Institute for Justice & Advocacy only a few blocks from the White House. This physical location has been symbolic in our journey to bring justice to victims of sex trafficking across the country and our ultimate aim to eradicate child […]
Just released – Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking (Press Release)
Shared Hope International Introduces Advanced Level State Report Cards The majority of states + D.C. have “D” (10) or “F” (40) grades FL receives highest grade, a “C” Only 8 states fully protect trafficked children from arrest, detention, charging and prosecution for prostitution offenses WASHINGTON, D.C., (November 17, 2021) — Shared Hope International, dedicated non-profit […]
Advanced Legislative Framework: Issue Area #6
For the last several months, we have been reviewing the six Issue Areas that comprise the Advanced Legislative Framework—the rubric for issuing grades in our Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking. This month, we are highlighting the final issue: Prevention and Training. To eradicate sex trafficking, it is imperative that key individuals are […]
Advanced Legislative Framework: Issue Area #4 & #5
As we continue to highlight the six Issue Areas within the Advanced Legislative Framework, we are excited to, once again, draw attention to more victim-centered and trauma-informed responses to ensure survivors receive the support they need following proper identification. Issue Area #4 focuses on survivors’ access to justice, including creating a pathway to pursuing civil […]
