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February 22, 2022 by Sarah Bendtsen

When Systems of Care Can do Harm: The Need for Specialized Child Welfare Responses to Child Trafficking Survivors

 By:  Sarah Bendtsen and Christine Raino While a relatively small percentage of children referred to and served by child welfare are child sex trafficking victims, child welfare has an important and unavoidable role in responding to child sex trafficking. Reformed and tailored responses to child sex trafficking are critical for ensuring proper responses to system-involved […]

January 28, 2022 by Guest

The Debt Bondage Repair Act: Bringing Attention to the Long-Term Needs of Trafficking Survivors

Dr. Marian Hatcher ALIVE | Co-Founder Alliance of Leadership & Innovation for Victims of Exploitation As National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2022 ends, I am filled with a myriad of emotions. This annual recognition on the surface is focused on long term protections of victims/survivors addressing labor and sex trafficking, yet economic exploitation […]

January 17, 2022 by Camryn Peterson

January 2022 – Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Bring Justice

By: Camryn Peterson, Advocacy Manager   In 2020, Shared Hope opened its doors to the Institute for Justice & Advocacy only a few blocks from the White House. This physical location has been symbolic in our journey to bring justice to victims of sex trafficking across the country and our ultimate aim to eradicate child […]

November 17, 2021 by Camryn Peterson

Just released – Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking (Press Release)

Shared Hope International Introduces Advanced Level State Report Cards The majority of states + D.C. have “D” (10) or “F” (40) grades FL receives highest grade, a “C” Only 8 states fully protect trafficked children from arrest, detention, charging and prosecution for prostitution offenses WASHINGTON, D.C., (November 17, 2021) — Shared Hope International, dedicated non-profit […]

November 4, 2021 by Guest

The role of the National Defense Authorization Act in supporting victims of sex trafficking.

Dr. Marian Hatcher ALIVE | Co-Founder Alliance of Leadership & Innovation for Victims of Exploitation This blog addresses two bills which recently passed the House through their incorporation into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  If the NDAA is passed by Congress with these provisions, this would significantly increase a survivor’s quality of life by […]

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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
    • Advocacy
  • 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