Posts by: Human Trafficking Search
Visibly Invisible – Sex Workers in the EU
The formation of the European Union (EU) in the 1990s turned a stark spotlight onto migration, trafficking, and smuggling across …
Prison Labor: What Happened in the 5 States That Had The Exception Clause On the Ballot
The 13th Amendment is the legislation that “ended” legal slavery in the U.S., it reads “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, …
Illuminating a Nexus: The Interplay Between Disaster Events and Exploitation
This blog post is Part 3 of a 3 part series on the intersection of human trafficking and disaster response …
Preparing for the Known Unknown: Human Trafficking and Disaster Response
This blog post is Part 2 of a 3 part series on the intersection of human trafficking and disaster response …
Forced to Scam: Cyber Slavery in South Asia
Have you ever received an unexpected text or WhatsApp message from a stranger? They may have had an attractive profile …
Avoiding Cascading Effects: Why Suspension of The Davis-Bacon Act May Allow Forced/Exploited Labor
This blog post is Part 1 of a 3 part series on the intersection of human trafficking and disaster response …
TIP-ping the Scales: Bias in the Trafficking in Persons Report?
The Trafficking in Persons Report, or the TIP Report, is an annual report issued by the U.S. State Department’s Office …
A Slavery Free Holiday- Shopping Guide 2022
It’s the holiday season and finding special gifts to share with those you love is at the top of the …
Words Matter: why we still struggle to fully implement a victim-centered approach to supporting trafficking survivors
By Benjamin Thomas Greer and Brittany Barrios Hadaway On January 27, 2021, the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force (United …
“No One Leaves Home Unless Home is the Mouth of a Shark”: Why the Refugee Crisis is Everyone’s Crisis
Migration is a common topic in today’s news, and migrants are often portrayed in pejorative ways. In fact, the word …