Anti-Trafficking Group

An anti-trafficking group is an organization that works to combat human trafficking and protect the rights of victims. These groups can be focused on specific aspects of trafficking, such as labor trafficking or sex trafficking, or they may work to address all forms of trafficking.

Anti-trafficking groups can take a variety of approaches to addressing the problem of human trafficking, including:

  • Advocacy and awareness: Many anti-trafficking groups work to raise awareness of human trafficking and advocate for changes to laws and policies that can help to prevent and combat the problem.
  • Support for victims: Many anti-trafficking groups provide support and assistance to victims of trafficking, including legal aid, counseling, and social services.
  • Research and data collection: Some anti-trafficking groups conduct research on human trafficking in order to better understand the problem and develop effective strategies to address it.
  • Law enforcement and policy: Some anti-trafficking groups work with law enforcement agencies and policymakers to develop and implement strategies to combat trafficking.

Anti-trafficking groups can be affiliated with a larger organization, such as a non-profit or government agency, or they may operate independently. They may receive funding from a variety of sources, including government grants, private foundations, and individual donations.

 

 

Hundreds of thousands trafficked into cyber scamming in Southeast Asia, UN says
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Hundreds of thousands trafficked into cyber scamming in Southeast Asia, UN says

More than 200,000 people are being forced to carry out cyber scams in Southeast Asia, the United Nations estimates. A report published Tuesday by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights documents the monumental scale of trafficking into an illicit industry that took off following the pandemic and shows no sign of slowing…

Chamber joins anti-trafficking group
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Chamber joins anti-trafficking group

WASHINGTON — The Washington Chamber of Commerce has joined a statewide coalition called Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking. Chamber Director Michelle Redlinger said all local hotels and some of the community’s Airbnbs had completed trafficking prevention training required for public officials to stay there, under state rules enacted in 2021. “Our mission for the Chamber is…

Not even wild dogs could keep these cyclists from their cross-country goal: Raising awareness for human trafficking
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Not even wild dogs could keep these cyclists from their cross-country goal: Raising awareness for human trafficking

YORKTOWN — The six bicyclists who pulled into Yorktown on Tuesday after a 3,775-mile cross-country journey specifically wanted to do something uncomfortable. They were riding for an uncomfortable cause, after all: the worldwide fight against human trafficking. And during 53 days on the road, they endured painful crashes, flat tires, aching body parts, dehydration, blistering…

Have questions about human trafficking after watching “Sound of Freedom?”
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Have questions about human trafficking after watching “Sound of Freedom?”

Coming to theaters nationwide on July 4 (search for tickets here), Sound of Freedom is a highly-anticipated film based on a true story of bravery and heroism. Produced by Angel Studios, this gripping movie sheds light on the dark world of human trafficking and the extraordinary efforts of one man to rescue children from its clutches.

The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan
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The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan

By Paighton Gimotty Human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced labor take place all across the globe– even here in Michigan. Guided by UNICEF’s principles on child protection, UNICEF UM led an internal education initiative to educate its members about this stark reality. Paighton Gimotty, Ross ‘24, is a UNICEF UM Student Representative and a member…

Proposed sex trafficking legislation could harm victims, advocates warn
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Proposed sex trafficking legislation could harm victims, advocates warn

A flurry of bills filed in the Florida legislature aimed at combatting sex trafficking and assisting victims are facing a backlash from advocates who say they were written hastily, without input and with language that could do more harm than good. With the 2023 session looming, state legislators have filed at least 16 bills related…

As human traffickers develop new techniques, so must those who try to stop them
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As human traffickers develop new techniques, so must those who try to stop them

For the past seven years, calls from Florida to the National Human Trafficking Hotline have increased. That has coincided with the state’s efforts to raise awareness and combat the issue. This week marked the end of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Jamie Rosseland is a trafficking survivor who now works with anti-trafficking groups as a…

Iowa Takes Aim at Human Trafficking – Public News Service
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Iowa Takes Aim at Human Trafficking – Public News Service

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Iowa is working to address the problem by educating businesses about the potential signs and dangers. Although officials say it is hard to pinpoint exact numbers, the frequency of reported trafficking cases is on the rise. Half of the calls to a human trafficking hotline are reports from…

Wichita Falls Mayor experiences interactive Virtual Reality (VR) training
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Wichita Falls Mayor experiences interactive Virtual Reality (VR) training

Radical Empathy met up with Wichita Falls Mayor Stephen Santellana, through a great connection with Southern Grit Advocacy. https://youtu.be/MTnoDq1cmYA ABOUT RADICAL EMPATHY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Radical Empathy is an Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking. Their VR experiences include fully interactive, computer generated environments married with narrative, user-directed stories. Visit them at reefcares.org or you can help immediately…