Aftercare

Aftercare is the support and services provided to victims of human trafficking after they have left a trafficking situation. Aftercare services can include a range of things, such as medical and mental health care, legal assistance, housing and livelihood support, and other social services. The goal of aftercare is to help victims recover from the trauma of trafficking and to rebuild their lives in a safe and sustainable way. Aftercare services can be provided by a range of organizations, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other community-based groups. It is important for victims of trafficking to have access to comprehensive aftercare services to help them heal and rebuild their lives.

 

 

Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

WILLIAMSBURG — Latisha’s House, a Virginia-based residential home providing therapeutic and restorative services to survivors of trafficking, was on Sept. 9 awarded a silver level of certification from the National Safe House Certification, provided by the Safe House Project. Latisha’s House provides a long-term, transitional housing program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking and…

100 Years in Prison for Notorious Sex Offender in Kenya
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100 Years in Prison for Notorious Sex Offender in Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA ­­­- On Thursday, August 4, 2022, a Kenyan court sentenced a notorious sex offender to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing four minors under his care. For years, the perpetrator, who is the director of a children’s home, preyed on orphans, street children, and other impoverished children, promising to send them to…

In a Major Judgment, 21 Customers are Convicted for Buying Minors for Sex
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In a Major Judgment, 21 Customers are Convicted for Buying Minors for Sex

Journey to Justice This milestone case began in September 2017, when IJM helped anti-trafficking police rescue eight girls and 18 women from sexual exploitation at a hotel. It was located near an interstate highway and education hub, leading to big business with truckers, students, and young professionals. Thirty suspects were arrested, including the brothel owners,…

Hope for Justice North Carolina Regional Center (formerly Lily Pad Haven)
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Hope for Justice North Carolina Regional Center (formerly Lily Pad Haven)

Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking, and to protect the human rights of victims and survivors. They are active in the United Kingdom, United States, Cambodia, Norway, Australia, Ethiopia and Uganda. Their multi-disciplinary model is based on four pillars: preventing exploitation; rescuing victims; restoring lives;…

3 teenage girls are free in Thailand after being advertised on social media, a trafficker arrested
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3 teenage girls are free in Thailand after being advertised on social media, a trafficker arrested

The Exodus Road’s investigators joined police on three different streets like this one week in early summer. They went to three different motels, each with bright, garish decor that belied the darkness within their walls. These excursions into the shadows began days earlier, with some strategic social media investigation. “Having a sex job to make…

EP 26 | Ezekiel Rain and The Fight Against Trafficking
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EP 26 | Ezekiel Rain and The Fight Against Trafficking

In this episode of Until All Are Free, Preston is joined by Joel Karum of Ezekiel Rain. Joel is the co-founder of the Thai nonprofit Ezekiel Rain, and he’s also on the board of The Exodus Road Thailand. Through over a decade of working with Ezekiel Rain, Joel Karum has become a leading expert in…

Missing woman found after being forced into prostitution
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Missing woman found after being forced into prostitution

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. A 22-year-old woman has been moved to safety after being forced into prostitution by a human trafficker who posed as her boyfriend. Richard…

Human Trafficking and the Work of EverFree – BORGEN – Borgen Project
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Human Trafficking and the Work of EverFree – BORGEN – Borgen Project

WASHINGTON, DC — Human trafficking is among the most difficult and problematic issues the world has always been suffering and is still suffering from today. This ongoing matter is unfortunately present in many countries all over the world. Human trafficking affects all categories, independent of race, gender, age or even social class. It can also…

3 Girls Set Free, 3 Traffickers Arrested in Thailand After Undercover Investigators Gained Their Trust
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3 Girls Set Free, 3 Traffickers Arrested in Thailand After Undercover Investigators Gained Their Trust

When The Exodus Road’s Thai investigators found posts on Twitter reading, “There is a girl who accepts an inexpensive job, ready to make an appointment,” they knew it was a red flag. Contacting the Twitter user confirmed their fears: she was trafficking teenage girls for sex. Investigators simultaneously explored another lead that they discovered on…