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June 14, 2022 by Sidney McCoy

Fact Sheet: Protecting Trafficking Survivors from Unjust Criminalization

Protecting Trafficking Survivors from Unjust Criminalization Due to the power and control exercised by their traffickers, victims are often compelled or forced to commit crimes they otherwise would not. These crimes can range from prostitution and related charges to drug possession, or even more serious crimes such as trafficking itself. These “victim–offenders,” or survivors who […]

May 25, 2022 by Camryn Peterson

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

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

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 31, 2022 by SHI Staff

January 2022: Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Take Action

National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

    Each week during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we brought you resources to help you move forward in your anti-trafficking work and advocacy. These resources are organized by the Three Pillars of Shared Hope, Prevent, Restore and Bring Justice. Today, we bring you more opportunities to put action into motion – to take what you […]

January 24, 2022 by Jo Lembo

Built-In Guardrails For When You Aren’t There

Part of the role of parents to effectively protect their kids is to know what is being taught in your school, and what your child is exposed to. That begins with your involvement in your child’s classroom however you are able. Ask your child’s teacher how you can volunteer in the classroom. (Hint: Gramma or […]

January 10, 2022 by SHI Staff

January 2022 – Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Restoration

by Nancy Winston, Senior Director   With the establishment of Shared Hope in 1998, efforts began with international partners and restoration was the sole focus. Starting here was the foundation for our education on what “restoration” really looked like. Early on, we provided safe places for some in India, Nepal, Jamaica, Fiji, and South Africa […]

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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