Originally published on Choice.Org on August 28, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Dear Friends and Supporters, It has come to our attention that many of you may want to participate in our Solidarity for survivors campaign but are hesitant to use their image publicly in such a way. This update is…
Originally published on Change.Org on August 27, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Hello Friends and Supporters- Once again the media spotlight is on Persky. He has stepped down from criminal court but we know that he can return to his position next year if he should choose to do so. In…
Originally published on Change.Org on August August 26, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Dear Friends and Supporters- We have some amazing news. Judge Persky will no longer be presiding over criminal cases and will move to civil court at his own request. Although it is not his resignation, for now, he…
Originally published on PolarisProject.org/facts. So far in 2016, the NHTRC has learned of over 3,600 cases of human trafficking. In the first six months of the year alone, trafficking occurred in all 50 states. But this number only reflects what we’ve seen on the hotline. The International Labor Organization estimates…
