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“Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”
This January marks the fifth anniversary of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the United States.
2016 Highlights in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
In 2016, the anti-trafficking movement has made a number of strides forward in combatting trafficking in persons in the US and abroad. As we look forward to combatting human trafficking in 2017, we wanted to take some time and reflect on the steps forward we took in 2016.
Part 3: A Call to Action
When thinking about moving forward in the movement towards atoning slavery, Social Movement Theory lends a helpful hand. The theory describes four stages: emergence, coalescence, bureaucratization, and decline. This movement’s stage…
Part 2: Connections between Chattel Slavery and Modern-Day Human Trafficking
Although the Justice for Chattel Slavery and Anti-trafficking movements have yet to work together on eradicating slavery and the historical imprint of slavery in our society, there is a stark connection between the two movements in the US.
Reckoning with History: the Atlantic Slave Trade at American Universities
During the antebellum period, slaves built and were sold to fund some of the United States’ most prestigious universities. It was not until the 2000’s that these institutions began to acknowledge and come to terms with this part of their past.
Is Your Candidate of Choice Opposed to Human Trafficking?
With the US election right around the corner, it is important for Americans to be informed about where the presidential candidates stand in regards to human trafficking. This blog outlines the positions of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the issue.
What is in Your Chocolate this Halloween?
What are you doing this Halloween? According to the National Retail Federation, over 70% of Americans plan to hand out candy on the 31st, a day that will generate over $8.4 billion dollars…
Part 8: What to Do if you Think your Teen has been Approached by a Pimp or Trafficker
The idea that someone you know or even your own teen could have been contacted by a pimp or trafficker is terrifying. Chances are, this will never happen to your family, but if it does, you should know exactly what to do.
Part 7: Do you Know Who your Kids Are Chatting With? Why Online Safety Matters
Social media plays a big role in most of our lives, particularly for our teenagers. Unfortunately, social media and the Internet also play a big role in child sex trafficking.
Part 6: Protecting your Teen from a Pimp
Pimps are master manipulators. They are talented actors and salespeople and target girls who are emotionally vulnerable.