Posts by: Human Trafficking Search

Part 5: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking
October 22, 2016

Part 5: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking

We are thrilled to feature Tina Frundt, founder of Courtney’s House and a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, on protecting children from human trafficking.

Part 4: How to Foster an Environment Where Children Feel Comfortable Speaking Up
October 22, 2016

Part 4: How to Foster an Environment Where Children Feel Comfortable Speaking Up

Talking to children about issues like child sex trafficking can be intimidating, for both parents and children alike.

October 17, 2016

Part 3: The Educator’s Role in Talking to/Teaching Children about Human Trafficking

In today’s tumultuous climate for America’s youth we have to wonder how educators are able to stay on track when it comes to actually doing what they went to college to learn to do, teach.

Part 2: Discussing Trauma with Children
October 12, 2016

Part 2: Discussing Trauma with Children

Talking with children about human trafficking is an important first step in preventing their exploitation. But just talking with children about such a disturbing topic can be extremely intimidating.

October 7, 2016

A Back-to-School Series on Human Trafficking

Did you know that just being at school can be a risk factor for children being trafficked? Over the next two weeks, we partner with a number of organizations and experts to keep you informed about the best ways to keep your children safe from human trafficking. 

Trafficking in Our Backyard: The Link between Trafficking and Immigration
October 1, 2016

Trafficking in Our Backyard: The Link between Trafficking and Immigration

Rathish Pandian grew up in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, but fled to the U.S. as an adult after being threatened by government authorities for his political views. Upon arrival here, he was offered a job by another immigrant from his country at a Subway restaurant, but his trafficker…

Evaluating 2016 TIP Report Rankings
August 15, 2016

Evaluating 2016 TIP Report Rankings

Recently the U.S. Department of State released the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report (“TIP Report”). This year’s rankings were met with anticipation and international interest.

August 5, 2016

Human Trafficking Surrounding the Olympics

The ongoing political, economic and public health crisis in Brazil coupled with the near-total lack of preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games makes this a challenging time for Brazil. Besieged by rumors of shoddy construction, insufficient funds and inadequate planning…

July 29, 2016

The Growth of Modern Child Sex Tourism

Tourism has seen extraordinary growth over the past 20 years, with the number of international tourist arrivals rising from 527 million in 1995 to 1,135 million globally in 2014.  The growth of international tourism coupled with the increased reach and use of the internet has led to increased opportunities for child sex tourism.

July 22, 2016

A Note on Our New Film Database

We invite you to explore our new film database. It includes dramas, documentaries,  news investigations, feature-length, and short films. We hope that these resources prove useful, enlightening, and inspiring.