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March 11, 2022 by Maria Kearl

A Call to Action: How Current Federal Legislation Could Impact Protections for Child Sex Trafficking Victims

Under the Advanced Legislative Framework, released by Shared Hope International in 2020, additional focus is given to several issues of national importance, including encouraging harm prevention for survivors in the juvenile justice system, mandating trauma-informed trafficking training for relevant state agencies, and increasing access to services for minor victims.  The Framework analyzes the adoption of […]

September 20, 2021 by Maria Kearl

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act (Fact Sheet)

On September 3rd, 2021, the “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act” (H.R.5150) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation most notably reauthorizes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), which provides critical tools needed to combat human trafficking in the U.S. and abroad.  Without Congressional action, the TVPA is set [...]

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  • The Problem
    • What is Sex Trafficking?
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    • Glossary of Terms
  • What We Do
    • Prevent
      • Training
      • Awareness
    • Restore
      • Programs
      • 3rd Party Service Providers
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    • Bring Justice:Institute for Justice & Advocacy
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      • Training
      • Advocacy
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    • Resources
    • Policy Research and Resources
    • Store
  • Take Action
    • Activism
    • Volunteer
    • Give
    • Advocate
  • Blog&Events
    • News & Events
    • Request a Speaker
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    • Financial Accountability
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    • Join Our Team
    • Press Center
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