The Defenders USA, founded in 2006, is a coalition of men who fight sex trafficking. We are a group of men who take a pledge not to engage in the commercial sex industry, who take immediate action to protect our loved ones from this market, and hold our friends accountable. FULL STORY: Op-Ed: Only One Group […]
MSN Causes – Join the Fight! Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Today, some three years later, Brianna fights against sex trafficking by sharing her story. “There is no stereotype of a girl in sex trafficking,” she says. “It doesn’t matter how rich or poor, if she’s white or black, fat or thin, a pimp can look at any girl and find a vulnerability that he can […]
CBN – Anti-Trafficking Advocates: ‘Our Work Has Just Begun’
That’s why Christian ministries, youth organizations and government agencies recently gathered in Washington to define what is available and the best way to help victims. The conference, sponsored by Shared Hope International, represented a big milestone in the anti-trafficking movement. FULL STORY– Anti-Trafficking Advocates: ‘Our Work Has Just Begun’
CNN – As Sex Trade Increases around Conventions, Shared Hope Steps Up
“Our message is not to accuse America’s political leaders of engaging in the commercial sex industry,” Shared Hope founder and president Linda Smith said in a statement. “On the contrary, we are asking them to no longer be disengaged on the issue.” “As the leaders of our nation, we need lawmakers to stand […]
King5 – Former Congresswoman’s Crusade Against Sex Trafficking
VIDEO Brianna will tell you the dramatic turn from an honor student and athlete to an adult entertainer started with an encounter near her small, home town of La Center, Washington. “In three days, I went from a straight A student to becoming a stripper,” said Brianna, a La Center woman who does not want […]