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June 7, 2013 by SHI Staff

Media & News Coverage 2013

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  • Dec. 9: Time – As Survivor Speaks Out, Lawmakers Target Human Trafficking
  • Dec. 1: The Republic – Georgia Woman Develops Program Intended to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
  • Nov. 27: OPB – The Clackamas Review: Study Says Oregon Stepping Up Sex-Trafficking Fight
  • Nov. 15: Fox 45 News Baltimore – Maryland Gets C Grade for Human Trafficking Laws
  • Nov. 13: Fox 8 New Orleans – La. Improves its Ranking in Fighting Child Trafficking
  • Nov. 12: The Columbian – Washington Lawmakers Earn High Rating for Fighting Sex Trafficking
  • Nov. 8: ABC News – Shared Hope Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking

  • Nov. 8: ABC News – Tennessee Receives “A” For Strength of Human Sex Trafficking Laws
  • Nov. 8: CBN – Momentum Building to Toughen Trafficking Penalties

  • Nov 8: WBIR – TN praised for efforts to fight human trafficking
  • Nov 8: Christian Science Monitor – States Toughen Laws Against Child Sex Trafficking
  • Nov 8: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation – Tennessee receives “A” from Shared Hope International for strength of human sex trafficking laws
  • Nov 8: Free News POS – States Toughen Laws Against Child Sex Trafficking
  • Nov 8: KTVK News – Arizona Gets C Grade for Efforts to Fight Child Sex Trafficking

  • Nov. 7: KSL News – Utah Improves Efforts to Stop Child Sex Trafficking
  • Nov. 7: The Christian Post – Report Card: 3 States With A’s, 3 States With F’s on Minor Sex Trafficking
  • Nov. 7: Deseret News – Utah doing better in efforts to stop child sex trafficking
  • Nov. 7: WABE – Georgia Sex Trafficking Laws Receive “B” Grade from National Advocacy Group
  • Nov. 7: The Examiner – Despite progress, CA receives ‘F’ grade for laws fighting child sex trafficking
  • Nov. 7: Cronkite News – Arizona gets middling grade for protections against sex trafficking
  • Oct. 29: Congressman Ted Poe’s Blog – Tackling the Problem of Human Trafficking of Runaway and Foster Youth
  • Oct. 23: Yes! Weekly – Trafficking of US Minors
  • Oct. 19: Michigan Daily – Conference Addresses Sexual Exploitation, Slavery
  • Oct. 14: Arizona Daily Star – Advocates: Fix “Age Loophole” in Arizona’s Child Prostitution Law
  • Oct. 9: Christandcascadia.com – Northwest Abolitionists: A Window into Cascadia’s Underground Sex Trafficking Railroad
  • Oct. 2: 12News – DC Modern Slavery Group is Gearing up for 4th Annual Human Trafficking Walk and Event—”UNBOUND”
  • Sep. 30: Sea Coast Online – Online Sex Ads Draw Scrutiny
  • Sep. 27: Rome News Tribune – Human Trafficking Notices Debut in Georgia
  • Sep. 23: KIRO Radio – New Film Shows how Washington Girls were ‘Chosen’ for Sex Trafficking
  • Sep. 20: Katiecouric.com – Human Trafficking: Resources for Parents and Victims
  • Sep. 20: KIRO Radio – Frm. Congresswoman Linda Smith, Bringing Awareness to Sex Trafficking in our Backyards
  • Sep. 20: Q13 Fox – ‘Chosen’: Documentary Featuring Local Woman Aims to Educate Girls About Sex Trafficking
  • Sep. 20: Q13 Fox – Sex Trafficking Documentary Features Local Victims
  • Sep. 10: American Federation of Teachers News – AFT to Help Protect Students from Child Trafficking
  • Sep. 07: The Salt Lake Tribune – Paul Rolly: Tale of Two Senators: Lee Begs, Hatch Acts
  • Aug. 13: ABA – New Uniform Trafficking Law Focuses on Assisting Survivors in their Pursuit of Justice
  • Aug. 8: ABA –  New Uniform Law Provides Many Roles for Lawyers in the Fight Against Modern-day Slavery
  • Aug. 7: US News – Some Child Sex Trafficking Victims ‘Rescued’ by Recent FBI Sting Could End up in Jail
  • Aug. 5: Post and Courier – Prosecutors Trying to Crack Down on Websites that Peddle Child Sex
  • Aug. 5: Mail Tribune – Buying Sex from Minor is Felony in Oregon
  • Aug. 1: Baltimore Sun – Howard Group Advocates Against Human Trafficking
  • Jul. 31: Portland Press Hearld – Maine Teen Sex Traffic Small but Growing
  • Jul. 28: Catholic Chronicle – Agencies Address Realities of Human Trafficking Among Teenage Victims
  • Jul. 28: Mail Tribune – Stopping the ‘Kiddie Track’
  • Jul. 26: FOX Illinois – Attorney General Wants Online Sex Crimes Prosecuted Locally
  • Jul. 25: Kaygranger.house.gov – Cornyn, Poe and Granger Introduce Legislation to End Sex Trafficking Demand 
  • Jul. 17: The Telegraph – Movie to Show Dangers of Human Trafficking
  • Jul. 15: Family Research Council – Looking Towards Freedom: An End to Human Trafficking
  • Jul. 9: US News – Study: At Least 100,000 Children Being Used in U.S. Sex Trade
  • Jul. 8: Buffalo News – Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
  • Jul. 3: City Beat – Attorney General Releases Human Trafficking Report
  • Jul. 2: KITV News 4 – Hawaii’s Poor Trafficking Laws Rank as Some of the Worst in the Nation
  • Jul. 2: Daily Tidings – State Law Makes Paying Minor for Sex a Felony
  • Jun. 28: Catholic Chronicle – Human Trafficking Bill Seeks to ‘End Demand’
  • Jun. 28: NBC 33 News – Human Trafficking: Being Aware of Potential Threats is the First Step in Prevention
  • Jun. 26: Jackson Free Press – Sex Trafficking: It’s Not About SexJun 16: Sun Sentinal – Seminar to Train Team to Fight Child Sex Trafficking
  • Jun. 14: Oregon Live – Oregon House Passes Tough Child Sex Trafficking Bill; Senator Wants it to be Tougher
  • Jun. 12: CBN news – Critics: Oregon Bill a ‘Sex Trafficking Magnet’
  • Jun. 3: Journalstar.com – Human-Trafficking Bill Would Make Minors Immune from Prostitution Charges
  • Jun. 1: The Oregonian – Elizabeth Hovde: Shouldn’t Buying Sex with Children be a Felony?
  • May 28: Digital Journal – Op-Ed: Sexual Slavery Throughout the World
  • May 23: Focus on the Family – Audio Interview – Part- 1 – May 22, 2013  – Part 2 – May 23, 2013
  • May 23 : Examiner – ‘Human Trafficking: Know & Go’ Training Series Begins Sunday in Alamo
  • May 21: The Lund Report – Bates Pushes Bill to Snuff out Sex Trafficking in Massage Parlors
  • May 3: KGW –  Wash. Woman Tells her Story in Sex Trafficking Documentary
  • Apt. 22: Oregon Faith Report – Human Trafficking Bill Heads to Senate
  • Apr 16: Duluth News Tribune – Local View: Human-Trafficking Act Needs to Protect All Victims
  • Apr. 9: Mansfield News Journal – Bill to Reduce Human Traffic Demand
  • Apr. 4: Lion’s Roar News –  Nurses Sponsor Supply Drive to Aid Human Trafficking Victims
  • Apr. 2: Old Town Alexandria Patch –  The Universities at Shady Grove to Host April 11 Event on Human Trafficking...
  • Mar. 28: Washington Times Communities –  Sex Trafficking: Ministry Works with Victims in Washington, DC
  • Mar. 28: ChicoER – What’s Happening Today in the North Valley
  • Mar. 26: San Francisco Chronicle – Oregon Lawmakers Target Child Sex Trafficking
  • Mar. 21: Huffington Post – Organize to Scrutinize Your Local Sex Trafficking Laws
  • Mar. 19: Mail Tribune – Talk on Human Trafficking Set
  • Mar. 13: The Examiner – Oregon nearly fails the Raise Your Grade report card
  • Mar. 12: CSU Chico News – S.T.O.P! Presents Human Trafficking Awareness Week March 25-29 at CSU, Chico
  • Mar. 10: KSL-Utah – Sunday Edition: Child Sex Trafficking, Prison Relocation, Smoking in Cars with Kids
  • Mar. 8: Northwest Asian Weekly – Washington State Senate Adopts Comprehensive Anti-trafficking Law
  • Mar. 7: Examiner – What You Can Do to Stop Human Trafficking – Part 2
  • Feb. 18: Takepart.com –  Op-Ed: Only One Group of People Can Stop Sex Trafficking—Men
  • Feb. 13: The Columbian – Ex-congresswoman Smith Testifies in Favor of Tougher Sex-trafficking Penalties
  • Jan. 14:  Christian Post – Sex Slavery a US Problem Too, Activists Highlight
  • Jan. 11: Toledo Blade – National leader says Ohio law on sex trafficking too lax, should mirror federal statute on minors
  • Jan. 11: City Beat – State gets C in human trafficking, Kasich funds mental health, mall businesses evicted
  • Jan. 11: Washington Free Beacon – Shining a Light on Slavery
  • Jan. 11: Columbus Dispatch – Ohio Human-Trafficking Efforts Improve
  • Jan. 7: MSN Causes – Join the Fight! Human Trafficking Prevention Month 
    • Real-Life Action Hero – The Girl Who Got Away
    • 10 States Ignoring the Sex Trafficking of Minors
  • Jan. 3: Juicy Ecumenism –  Shared Hope International Releases States’ Sex Trafficking Report Card

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December 7, 2012 by SHI Staff

Media & News Coverage 2012

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  • Dec. 19: CBN – Anti-Trafficking Advocates: ‘Our Work Has Just Begun’
  • Sep. 6: CNN – As Sex Trade Increases Around Conventions, Faith-Based Groups Step Up Efforts
  • Aug. 30: Tampa Bay Times – Amid RNC, Law Enforcement Targets Sex Traffickers In Tampa
  • Aug. 9: Christian Broadcasting Network – Group: Any Child Can Fall Victim to Sex Trade
  • July 24: King5 – A Former Congresswoman’s Crusade Against Sex Trafficking
  • Aug. 6: Congress Recognizes The Egregious Suppression Of Global Justice Regarding Child Trafficking
  • June 25: ABC15 – Phoenix Protest Targets Child Slavery, Sex Trafficking Ads
  • May 7: Washington Post – Mayors Urge Online Escort Service To Check Ages Of Women In Advertisements
  • Apr. 15: NBC Montana – Child Sex Trafficking Intervention Training Planned In Flathead
  • Apr. 15: The Examiner – Lack Of Awareness Stymies Efforts To Curb Sex Trafficking
  • Apr. 2: SW Times – Lawmakers Work To Enhance Human-Trafficking Laws In Arkansas
  • Mar. 29: Seattle Times – Washington Gov. Gregoire signs Bill Into Law Pressuring Sellers Of Online Sex Escort Ads
  • Mar. 12: Citizen Magazine – Stopping Traffic
  • Feb. 21: Huffpost – Real Life Lessons From Real Life DoGooders: If You See Injustice, Don’t Ignore It
  • Feb. 2: Fox News – Indiana Passes Human Trafficking Law In Time For Super Bowl
  • Feb. 2 : Forbes – Sex And The Super Bowl: Indianapolis Puts Spotlight On Teen Sex Trafficking
  • Jan. 31: Indystar – New Indiana Law Will Strengthen Penalties Against Child Sex Trafficking
  • Jan. 30: Courier Journal – Indianapolis child sex trafficking: City plans how to fight it long after Super Bowl 
  • Associated Press Video – America’s Child Sex Trafficking Report Card
  • Jan. 27: Seattle Times – Critics Slam Backpage.com At Legislative Hearing
  • Jan. 26: Fox News – Human Trafficking: Hunting The Predator
  • Jan. 26: Huffington Post – Nicholas Kristof Blames Backpage For Aiding Child Prostitution
  • Jan. 21: Kitsap Sun – Awakening To Real Horror : “Renting Lacy ” Book Review.
  • Jan. 4: Washington Times – Virginia’s Struggle To Fight Human Trafficking

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January 1, 2012 by SHI Staff

Media & News Coverage 2011

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  • Dec. 19: Huffington Post – Super Bowl Sex Trafficking: Indiana Leaders Races To Pass Legislation
  • Dec. 11: Bangor Daily News – Maine gets an F for child sex trafficking laws
  • Dec. 10: Deseret News – Stolen innocence: the battle against modern-day slavery in the U.S.
  • Dec. 9: San Antonio News-Express editorial – Boost fight to end trafficking
  • Dec. 9: Kentucky – Lawmakers want changes to human trafficking law
  • Dec. 7: West Virginia – Report critical of state’s sex trafficking laws
  • Dec. 6: Corban University raises more than $5,000 for SHI
  • Dec. 6: KRMG Tulsa – Oklahoma gets “D” from group fighting child trafficking, prostitution
  • Dec. 4: Omaha World-Herald – Gaps in sex trafficking laws
  • Dec. 3: The Oregonian: Underage sex trade and the border
  • Dec. 2: Richmond Times-Dispatch – Virginia faulted on child trafficking
  • Dec. 1: Hawaii gets an “F” for preventing sex trafficking
  • Dec. 1: WLBT Jackson (MS) – State gets poor grade in dealing with sex trafficking
  • Dec. 1: UPI – Children forced into sex need more help
  • Dec. 1: San Antonio News-Express – Texas gets a “B” in fighting sex trafficking
  • Dec. 1: Bowling Green Daily News – Kentucky receives low grade
  • Dec. 1: KSAT San Antonio – New study looks at child sex trafficking in America
  • Dec. 1: CBN – America failing to address human trafficking
  • Dec. 1: Politico.com – Group hits states on sex trafficking
  • Dec. 1: Birmingham (AL) News – Alabama earns D grade
  • Dec. 1: KENS San Antonio – Texas gets a “B” when it comes to protecting children
  • Dec. 1: Associated Press – Differing laws on sex trafficking impede U.S. crackdown
  • Dec. 1: Kansas City Star – States at opposite ends of scale in penalizing sex traffickers
  • Dec. 1: NPR – States fail in fight against sex trafficking
  • Dec. 1: Washington Times – States failing to stop child sex trade
  • Dec. 1: Springfield News-Sun – Ohio child sex trade laws earn low score
  • Nov. 29: KENS in San Antonio previews the PII release (video)
  • Nov. 23: Do You Know Lacy? campaign kicks off in Arizona
  • Nov. 16: Linda Smith on the problem of prostituted children (no longer available)
  • Nov. 12: The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.), highlights Shared Hope’s efforts
  • Oct. 13: Linda Smith discusses DMST on the Christian Broadcasting Network
  • Oct. 6: Trailblazing state law on human trafficking bogs down (print)
  • Rotarians donate golf tournament funds to Shared Hope
  • Former congresswoman challenging Arizona laws on youth prostitution
  • Washington AG Rob McKenna launches battle against sex trafficking
  • Support Freedom reviews “Renting Lacy”

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January 13, 2010 by SHI Staff

Media & News Coverage 2010

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  • Dec. 22: KSAZ coverage of Shared Hope’s Arizona Rapid Assessment (online/video)
  • Dec. 9: Child sex trafficking a problem in Arizona – KNXV (online/video)
  • Dec. 9: Sen. Ron Wyden’s speech on the floor of the Senate, regarding S.2925
  • C-Span coverage of Sept. 15, 2010 U.S. Congressional Hearing regarding Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
  • Oct. 7: Seattle Q13’s Parella Lewis discusses DMST with Linda Smith  Part 1   Part 2 (video)
  • Sept. 16: Linda Smith recaps the Congressional Hearing on Point of View (radio)
  • Sept. 9: Linda Smith appears on the Janet Parshall program (radio)
  • August 13: Linda Smith comments on Craigslist (print)
  • June 10: Vancouver teen says new Wash. law could save lives (video)
  • June 9: Tougher laws coming for pimps, johns target teen (video)
  • Shared Hope International on Dan Rather Reports (video)
  • May 6: Linda on Janet Parshall (radio)
  • April 7: TVW, Linda on trafficking and SB 6476 (video – begins at 14:15 mark)
  • March 5: Linda Smith’s remarks on trafficking in Arizona (radio)

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