Written by: Jessica Garber – Intern at Shared Hope International On Monday, July 8th, Shared Hope International hosted the release of our 2012 National Colloquium Report, which presents a wealth of perspectives from over 100 provider, survivor, government, advocacy, and funding experts on emerging trends and barriers encountered in attempting to secure restorative shelter and […]
Raise Your Grade! Massachusetts Put to the Test
In 2011, the state of Massachusetts received an “F” in Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Challenge report. It received a final score of 45, with especially low scores regarding the criminalization of domestic minor sex trafficking and protective provisions for child victims. Just a year later, Massachusetts has been named the Most Improved State, raising […]
“Our Great Hobby:” New Findings on the Internet’s Impact on the Commercial Sex Industry
In January, the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) published a study about the role of the internet in the commercial sex industry. According to the study, an increasing number of people use internet-based communication to discuss and access commercial sex. In fact, 34% of men surveyed reported buying sex via the internet. “’Our Great […]
The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Advances in the Senate Thanks to the Violence Against Woman Act
On February 12, 2013, the Violence Again Women Act (VAWA) passed in the Senate with critical amendments made by Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy’s (D-VT) to secure the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) as part of VAWA and by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to authorize grants to enhance […]
National Study Reveals Top Seven States that Protect Against Child Trafficking
A National Call To Action Spurs 44 States to Strengthen Child Trafficking Laws Press Release: Protected Innocence Challenge Grade Announcement 11 29 12 Arlington, VA—Sweeping national legislative advancements proved successful for Louisiana, Florida and Georgia who will join the ranks of Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Washington in leading the nation with laws that provide protection […]