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Awareness|December 23, 2010

S. 2925 Falls Through in the Final Hour


Last night, the Senate adjourned without passing S.2925, the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010. After passing in the Senate and the House with bipartisan support, the Senate failed to...

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Justice Programs|November 18, 2010

From Pimpin’ to Prison


Shelby’s Sentence  Shelby Shaandor Lewis, born April 4, 1967, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for prostitution and human trafficking during an intensive sentencing hearing with Judge Sullivan in DC...

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Awareness|October 23, 2010

“We doin’ big pimpin, spending G’s…”: Why is this Crime Glamorized?


Disclaimer: The examples and references given in this post in no way suggest that Shared Hope is promoting the below types of memorabilia. We understand curiosity and investigating on behalf of interest;...

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Justice Programs|September 28, 2010

Law Enforcement Resources: A Missing Link in Aiding DMST Victims


After all the hype over Craigslist and the new lawsuit brought against Backpage.com for knowingly promoting the sale of a minor for sex, more Americans are beginning to open their eyes to...

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Awareness|September 22, 2010

Hearing on the Hill: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking


“These are our daughters, these are our children,” and “This is a human tragedy.” Those words were spoken by members of Congress last week as they spoke about domestic minor sex trafficking...

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