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Home>What We Do>Bring Justice>Ending Online Facilitation of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

Ending Online Facilitation of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

Child sex trafficking in the US is increasingly moving onto the internet. Online classifieds are now a primary venue for traffickers to sell sex with minors and for buyers to purchase sex with these children. This is domestic minor sex trafficking.  Websites that advertise commercial sex acts provide anonymity and accessibility to individuals looking for commercial sex and the victims are very often trafficked youth. Shared Hope International joined policy, faith and NGO leaders in national advocacy efforts to hold online classifieds liable for their role in facilitating sex trafficking through advertising.

To learn more about our successful advocacy on federal legislation to address online facilitation, click the button below.

Resources & Congressional Testimony

Recommendation to Enforce a Subpoena Issued to the CEO of Backpage.com, LLC
2015-11-19 Backpage Hearing – Joint Staff Report | Updated 5/18/2016

Consolidated Filings: In Support of Child Sex Trafficking Victims Seeking Justice Against Backpage
J.S., S.L., L.C.  v. Backpage.com | Washington | September 2014

White Paper: Online Facilitation of Domestic Sex Trafficking
August 2014

Written Remarks: Facilitation of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Arizona Governor’s Task Force | September 9, 2013

Testimony before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security “Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking: the prostitution of America’s children”
Linda Smith | Washington | Video Coverage | September 15, 2010

Amicus Briefs

Amicus Brief in Support of Petition for Writ of Certiorari
Does v. Backpage.com | U.S. Supreme Court | September 29, 2016

Amicus Brief: In Support of Child Trafficking Victims Seeking Justice Against Backpage
Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3 v. Backpage.com | Massachusetts | October 15, 2015

Bringing Justice through legislative advocacy, policy resources, state law analysis, and special projects:

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Find out how your state scored on protecting children from sex trafficking in the 2021 Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking

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Announcing Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking; grades based on an advanced legislative framework. Coming Nov 18, 2020

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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
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Policy Research and Resources
    • Store
  • Take Action
    • Activism
    • Volunteer
    • Give
    • Advocate
  • Blog&Events
    • News & Events
    • Request a Speaker
    • Host an Event
    • Attend an Event
  • About
    • Our Mission and Values
    • Our Story
    • ANNUAL REPORT 2019
    • Financial Accountability
    • Leadership
    • Join Our Team
    • Press Center
    • Contact Us
  • Donate