Identifying Human Trafficking
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Allies Against Slavery harnesses the power of technology, data, and partnerships to combat human trafficking and protect freedom and dignity.
Can you remember what motivated you to take a stand against human trafficking?
Human trafficking is a complex issue that is, unfortunately, frequently misunderstood. Whether through Hollywood’s portrayals or news, many people do not have an accurate view of what human trafficking is and who is most at risk. At Allies, we believe in the freedom and dignity of all human trafficking victims and survivors. To achieve that,…
In many ways, human trafficking is as much of an economic problem as it is a social justice issue. Traffickers see exploitation as a lucrative supply-and-demand business, with its victims as an expendable commodity. Because of this, traffickers are opportunistic. They seek out vulnerable people, those who are easier to recruit, have fewer safety nets,…
Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Philip Gunn reviewed recent accomplishments at the Hernando Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon on Tuesday, including the state’s work to curb human trafficking and raise teacher salaries. Gunn said he was once surprised at the prevalence of human trafficking in Mississippi. He recalled a story from four years…
The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention (OHTP) and the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund have awarded a grant to Allies Against Slavery to leverage Lighthouse as a powerful new tool in the state’s data-driven strategy to prevent human trafficking and address the needs of survivors. “Louisiana is taking a lead in the fight against human…
We make sense of the world through stories. They inspire, memorialize, organize, and communicate important truths. As a friend says, “We are the stories we tell.”
Today we’re publishing a special story. It’s a true story about human trafficking, but not one you’ve likely heard before.
We make sense of the world through stories. They inspire, memorialize, organize, and communicate important truths. As a friend says, “We are the stories we tell.” Today we’re publishing a special story. It’s a true story about human trafficking, but not one you’ve likely heard before. This is a story about how data is reshaping…
I humbly invite you to take a few minutes to read this important letter. There are many demands this time of year, and I am grateful for your attention and deep care for Allies. This is our 11th year in operation and our pursuit of freedom and dignity for all who are trafficked remains steadfast. On…
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. I am often asked, “How are you able to face something as dark as human trafficking every day?” The truth is I believe, as Martin Luther King Jr. stated so poignantly, that light has the power to drive out darkness….
School-based prevention and intervention programs are powerful tools in the fight against human trafficking. Data we analyze in Lighthouse reveals the indicators that are most prevalent for those who are screened as “clear concern” for exploitation. Among the top ten indicators of risk are youth who have highly irregular school attendance, including frequent or prolonged…
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