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Defenders Guest Post: Stop Traffick Fashion
Guest Blog Post by Melissa Wuske “I have found great freedom. I want to give God thanks. He has given me good things—health, peace, a good husband, a good family.” —Ashoka, survivor...
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Takepart – Op-Ed:Only One Group of People Can Stop Sex Trafficking–Men
The Defenders USA, founded in 2006, is a coalition of men who fight sex trafficking. We are a group of men who take a pledge not to engage in the commercial sex...
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Defenders’ Stories: Trong’s Journey
Guest post by Trong Hong I have chosen to be a Defender of children today because of my childhood experience. When I was only 9, I was placed on a life boat by...
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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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