HTS Publications
Comparing Compensation: What Inmates in Private Prisons Would Otherwise Get Paid
Human Trafficking Search recently published a study which examines the use of labor in private prisons, finding that private prisons are not required to pay inmates a fair wage for the work they do, despite being able to make a profit. This is the second in a blog series to summarize the research.
Labor Exploitation in Private Prisons: A Blog Series
Human Trafficking Search recently published a study which examines the use of labor in private prisons, finding that private prisons are not required to pay inmates a fair wage for the work they do, despite being able to make a profit. This is the first in a blog series to summarize the research.
Take Action Now: What You Can Do to Protect Foster Youth from Trafficking
Given that most states failed the report card, it is imperative that state and national policy makers do more to protect foster youth from the threat of being trafficked. However, they will likely do nothing without you telling them that this issue is important to you.
Part 4: Recommendations to Protect Foster Children from Trafficking
More needs to be done to protect foster care youth from trafficking and exploitation. This blog presents several recommendations for states, as well as for national policy and child welfare agencies.
The Best and Worst States in Protecting Foster Youth from Being Trafficked
Human Trafficking Search recently published a state-by-state report card examining the link between foster care and human trafficking across states. This blog examines which states did best and which were graded worst.
Foster Care and Human Trafficking: A Blog Series
Human Trafficking Search recently published a state-by-state report card examining the link between foster care and human trafficking across states and grading states on their foster care and anti-trafficking provisions. This blog is the first of a blog series to summarize the publication.
Publication of the Month: 25 Keys to Unlock the Financial Chains of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
This United Nations University report, 25 Keys to Unlock the Financial Chains of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, puts forth 25 concrete proposals for strengthened action in, with and by the financial sector to break the financial bonds of modern slavery.
Publication of the Month: Trafficking in persons from Cambodia to Lao PDR and Myanmar to Thailand
The report is the first joint report of its kind to explore human trafficking in the sub-region.
Publication of the Month: Labor and Sex Trafficking Among Homeless Youth
Researchers announced findings from the largest-ever combined sample of homeless youth in the United States and Canada, revealing that nearly one-fifth are victims of human trafficking, including those trafficked for sex, labor, or both.
Publication of the Month: Freedom from Slavery Forum Report
Free the Slaves serves as the secretariat for the annual Freedom from Slavery Forum. This gathering of anti-slavery leaders from around the world is designed to create a collegial space where leaders can coalesce, create partnerships, discuss promising practices, and develop a shared agenda for action.