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Why Her? What You Need To Know About How Pimps Choose
In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation.” His theory is that humans have a hierarchy of needs ranging from the most fundamental needs at the lowest level to the...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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4 Ways to Fight Sex Trafficking
Anyone can join the fight against domestic minor sex trafficking. Here are 4 simple ways you can take action today. Share them with your friends, family, and coworkers. Let’s each do our...
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