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August 11, 2021 by Gunnar Simonsen

Invading the Darkness: Culture, Language, and the Law

Have you taken time to listen to Shared Hope’s new podcast, Invading the Darkness? With episodes ranging from 8 to 20 minutes in length coupled with compelling and heart wrenching stories from our founder and president Linda Smith, this podcast will equip you with both the knowledge and the tools to keep kids in your […]

August 5, 2021 by Gunnar Simonsen

What if EVERY SCHOOL had an Ambassador of Hope?

As children across the country begin their transition back to school, Shared Hope offers many resources to help educate and equip schools to bring awareness to DMST (domestic minor sex trafficking). When the pandemic hit, closing most schools and driving students online, we upped our focus to help further protect our kids online with our […]

August 2, 2021 by Gunnar Simonsen

Where Shared Hope Began: A Podcast with Linda Smith

“Here I was on what was supposed to be a five-minute call in my congressional office and I listened for 45 minutes. Just not able to put the phone down, hearing about children being sold for horrible acts and labeled prostitutes.” – Linda Smith, Founder & President of Shared Hope International. If you haven’t heard, […]

July 20, 2021 by Gunnar Simonsen

Shared Hope Launches New Podcast: Invading the Darkness

Sex trafficking happens to children in your community every day. At Shared Hope, we are committed to not only telling the world about it, but to also provide resources and tools that will empower you to do something about it. Recently, Shared Hope entered the world of podcasts by launching a podcast of our own […]

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  • 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