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News|March 3, 2023

Sex Trafficking & Long-Term Health: Recognizing the long-term physical health effects of traumatic stress


Written by Barbara Amaya with Holly Austin Gibbs Photography by Shanna Parker After we had been married for a few years, Jose and I got serious about starting a family. I had...

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News|October 10, 2022

Fact Sheet: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act


Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act (S.4916/H.R.8948) Approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness in the United States each year. Homeless and runaway youth are among those most...

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Commentary|September 20, 2022

“My story can change things.” – Pieper Lewis, September 13, 2022


In sentencing child sex trafficking survivor, Pieper Lewis, on September 13, 2022, Judge David Porter stated, “Ms. Lewis, this is the second chance you asked for. You don’t get a third. Do...

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News|August 31, 2022

Legislative Update Series: Federal Legislation


Each year, Shared Hope International advocates for legislation aimed at preventing child and youth sex trafficking, while expanding protections and services for survivors. Through collaboration with legislators, survivor leaders, and advocates, we...

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News|July 15, 2022

Removing a hurdle on the long road to healing; human trafficking survivors can now seek relief from adverse credit history!


Dr. Marian Hatcher Shared Hope Policy Consultant Ambassador-at-Large, United Nations This writing is immensely important to me, personally and professionally. The heartbeat of accomplishment can be summed up in a quote I...

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