Sexual trafficking is largely seen as something that happens abroad, but the underground sex trade is very much alive in the United States – especially for minors, according to a new report from the National Colloquium on Shelter and Services for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims. Human trafficking is a $9.8 billion domestic industry, with […]
Radio – Focus on the Family – Exposing the Dark World of Human Trafficking
Audio Interview – Focus on the Family “Exposing the Dark World of Human Trafficking” Part 1 – May 22, 2013 Part 2 – May 23, 2013
KGW – Wash. woman tells her story in sex trafficking documentary
“We believe these tragic stories will save lives all over the United States,” said SHI president Linda Smith. FULL STORY: KGW – Wash. woman tells her story in sex trafficking documentary
Oregon Faith Report – Human trafficking bill heads to Senate
Oregon recently received a “D” in a report card from Shared Hope International, an organization dedicated to fighting sex trafficking. The report outlines several flaws in Oregon’s sex trafficking law. FULL STORY: Human trafficking bill heads to Senate
Huffington Post – Organize to Scrutinize Your Local Sex Trafficking Laws
Shared Hope International grades every U.S. state according to “41 key legislative components that must be addressed in state laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking.” This is an excellent project, of course, and has driven advocacy to state legislatures and led to some strengthening of state laws. FULL STORY: Organize […]