BREAKING: Human trafficking reports in the U.S. increase 35%

Today, we released our Hotline Statistics from 2016. Since December 2007, the National Human Trafficking Hotline and BeFree Textline have responded to more than 33,680 cases of human trafficking. These helplines provide thousands of survivors every year with vital support and a variety of options to get help and stay…

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How much do you know about human trafficking?

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and I wanted to ask: how much do you really know about human trafficking? Take the Quiz All across the United States, victims of human trafficking are coerced or forced into labor or commercial sex against their will. There are many misconceptions about this…

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Celebrate 2016 with Polaris

You know as well as I do that in the fight to end modern slavery, it’s easy to keep your head down and forget to celebrate victories. The scope of the crime, the hidden nature of its networks, and the levels of exploitation can at times feel overwhelming. But every…

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Trafficking in all 50 states

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…

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