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From a High School Paper to State Law: The Story Behind Today’s Win
Today, Virginia became the 33rd jurisdiction in the United States to pass Safe Harbor protections—ensuring children who are exploited are treated as victims, not criminals. At the same time, the state expanded...
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A Landmark Step for Justice — and a Call for Continued Advocacy
Today is a moment worth celebrating — and reflecting on. The passage of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA), coupled with the President’s commitment to sign it into law, marks a long-overdue...
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New Rights4girls Research
Rev. Dr. Marian Hatcher Shared Hope Policy Consultant Shared Hope International (SHI) has focused on demand deterrence and victim centered responses since its inception—clear-sighted that ending sex trafficking requires emphasis on both. One...
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Survivors forced to commit crimes deserve justice through the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Rev. Dr. Marian Hatcher Shared Hope Policy Consultant Great news, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) H7139 has been introduced by Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7) in the 119th Congress. Although it stalled...
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2024 State Legislative Update
2024 State Legislative Update The Shared Hope policy team has been working tirelessly this year, tracking 3,558 bills and providing technical assistance in 22 states to combat child and youth sex trafficking....
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