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On November 17th, 2021, Shared Hope will release Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking.

For immediate access to our Press Media Kit, contact press@sharedhope.org for a passcode.

On November 18th, 2020, Shared Hope releases an advanced legislative framework for Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking

Press Releases

  • Shared Hope’s 2022 Report Cards Release: Kids Can Still be Charged with Prostitution in Almost Half the Country, Highlighting Need for Steady Legislative Improvements (11/1/2022)
  • Just released – Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking (Press Release) (11/17/2021)
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts steps up to fight sex trafficking through multi-year partnership with Shared Hope International (1/27/2021)
  • Shared Hope International launches Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking: State Action. National Change., an advanced legislative framework and blueprint for action. (11/18/2020)
  • Shared Hope International Releases Sex Trafficking Victim-Offender Intersectionality Report, Promoting Just Responses to Victims in the Criminal Justice System (1/23/2020)

More Press Releases

In The News

“ARK Church hosts internet safety course” KTIV Siouxland’s News Channel – 11-8-2020

“Homeland Security Launches New Center to Investigate, Prosecute Human Trafficking Crimes“, CBN News – 10-20-2020

“Invading the Darkness of Child Sex Trafficking”  Stanford SOCIAL INNOVATION Review  – Summer 2020

“Nebraska AG: State well-positioned to stop human trafficking” Associated Press -Jan 06, 2020

“Alabama human trafficking laws 6th best in nation” Rocket City Now (WZDX) – Nov 22, 2019

“Mississippi gets “A” grade for human trafficking laws” WLBT Nove 21, 2019

“States improve on stopping juvenile sex trafficking, but issues remain” USA Today -Nov 20, 2019

“Tennessee holds on to top spot, A-grade for human trafficking laws in state report card” The Tennessean -Nov 20, 2019

“South Dakota ranks lowest in national report card on sex trafficking” The Argus Leader -Nov 20, 2019

“Child sex trafficking conference draws attention to Ohio laws that allow minors to be charged” The Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 16, 2019

“The Fight Against Juvenile Sex Trafficking Comes To Cincinnati” Cincinnati Public Radio Oct 15, 2019

Human trafficking is a hidden aftermath of natural disasters – PRI – 10/5/2017

Activists want to fight sex trafficking by changing a key Internet law – arsTECHNICA – 9/6/2017

16-year-old sex trafficking victim rescued, two men arrested – KATU News – 4/28/2017

Bon Secours looks at combating human trafficking through mobile clinics – WRIC News – 3/29/2017

The Problem With Using a Lot Lizard – How To End Human Trafficking – Truck Driving Jobs.com – 3/13/2017

3 Nonprofit Leaders Speak On Their Top Priorities To Eradicate Human Trafficking – Forbes.com – 1/31/2017

397 || Shared Hope International: Linda’s First Brothel – SHATTERED Magazine – 1/9/2017

Tennessee Streamlines Help Efforts For Human Trafficking Victims – The CHATTANOOGAN – 1/11/2017

Mississippi’s Child Human Trafficking Laws Receive “B” Grade – Jackson Free Press – 11/28/2016

Kansas receives “B” grade from human-trafficking prevention group – WIBW News – 11/21/2016

Louisiana ranks #1 for best anti-trafficking laws – Shreveport Times – 11/21/2016

Making a difference: Linda Smith – – ClarkCountyToday.com – 11/4/2016

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Opinion Editorials

by Linda Smith

The Next Battle in the Fight against Human Trafficking -7/20/17

US Senate Must Follow House lead in Combating Human Trafficking -8/17/17

Victory against Backage.com is but One Battle in a Long War -1/27/17

Shared Hope International

Leading a worldwide effort to eradicate sex trafficking

Our Mission
Shared Hope International strives to prevent the conditions that foster sex trafficking, restore victims of sex slavery, and bring justice to vulnerable women and children. We envision a world passionately opposed to sex trafficking and a community committed to restoring survivors to lives of purpose, value and choice – one life at a time.

Our Vision
Our vision is to coordinate a national U.S. network of protection to improve the response to victims of trafficking. We believe we can create a world where every survivor is surrounded by trained professionals, an alert community, just law and policy, knowledgeable service providers and appropriate shelter options.

Linda Smith
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Our Founder
Linda Smith, formerly Washington state legislator (1983-93) and U.S. Congresswoman (1995-99), is the founder and president of Shared Hope International, whose mission is to eradicate sex trafficking.

Linda Smith is a leader in the global movement to end sex trafficking. In 1998, while serving in the U.S. Congress, Linda traveled to a notorious brothel district in India where the hopeless faces of women and children forced into prostitution compelled Linda to found Shared Hope International. Linda is the primary author of From Congress to the Brothel and Renting Lacy and co-author of The National Report on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and the DEMAND. Report. Linda has testified before Congress, presented at national and international forums, and has been published in news outlets and journals. Linda served as a Washington State legislator (1983-93), before she was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1994.

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  • The Problem
    • What is Sex Trafficking?
    • FAQs
    • Glossary of Terms
  • What We Do
    • Prevent
      • Training
      • Awareness
    • Restore
      • Programs
      • 3rd Party Service Providers
      • Stories of Hope
      • Partners
    • Bring Justice:Institute for Justice & Advocacy
      • Research
      • Training
      • Advocacy
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    • Resources
    • Policy Research and Resources
    • Store
  • Take Action
    • Activism
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  • Blog&Events
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  • About
    • Our Mission and Values
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    • Financial Accountability
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