Human Trafficking Institute

The Human Trafficking Institute is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2015 with the goal of ending human trafficking by empowering law enforcement agents and prosecutors to identify and dismantle trafficking networks. The Institute provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement officials, conducts research on the nature and scope of human trafficking, and advocates for policies and laws that support effective anti-trafficking efforts. The Institute’s work is focused primarily on countries in sub-Saharan Africa, where human trafficking is a significant problem.

The Human Trafficking Institute plays a critical role in the fight against human trafficking by working to build the capacity of law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate and prosecute trafficking cases. This work is essential for disrupting trafficking networks and bringing traffickers to justice. The Institute’s focus on training and technical assistance is particularly important, as many law enforcement agencies lack the resources and expertise needed to effectively address human trafficking.

In addition to its work with law enforcement agencies, the Human Trafficking Institute also conducts research on the nature and scope of human trafficking, with a particular focus on understanding the factors that drive trafficking and identifying effective strategies for prevention and response. This research is important for informing policy and advocacy efforts and for ensuring that anti-trafficking efforts are evidence-based and effective.

Overall, the Human Trafficking Institute is an important player in the global effort to end human trafficking. Its focus on building the capacity of law enforcement agencies and conducting research is essential for disrupting trafficking networks and developing effective anti-trafficking strategies. By empowering law enforcement officials and advocating for policies and laws that support anti-trafficking efforts, the Institute is making a significant contribution to the fight against human trafficking.

 

 

Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking
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Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking

Sep. 18—Throughout September, Westmoreland County residents may have noticed red sand filling in the sidewalk cracks at prominent locations such as Independence Health System hospitals, the county courthouse, local libraries and Seton Hill University. A sign accompanying the bright red sand notes that it is part of the Red Sand Project, a nationwide initiative to…

Several Anti-Trafficking Bills Pass the Legislature Including Safe Harbor – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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Several Anti-Trafficking Bills Pass the Legislature Including Safe Harbor – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post/newsletter. Several Anti-Trafficking Bills Pass the Legislature Including Safe Harbor Below is a final report on the outcome of the 2023 Iowa Legislature. As you may recall, the 2023 legislation started with eight human trafficking bills. Of…

DeSantis pledges Florida will use ‘every resource’ to end human trafficking
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DeSantis pledges Florida will use ‘every resource’ to end human trafficking

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged late Tuesday morning that his state would use “every resource at [its] disposal” to put human traffickers out of business and into prison. “So, all in, human trafficking across this country is a $150 billion-dollar illegal enterprise. And, I’m here to say that Florida – we want to use every…

Has human trafficking increased or decreased in the US?
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Has human trafficking increased or decreased in the US?

From a historical perspective, America can boast that slavery was abolished and defeated long ago. And while the legalization of slavery was certainly brought to an end, modern slavery is still an illegal concern that operates worldwide, including in the United States. What many people do not realize is how big of a problem it…

Virginia Prosecutor’s Human Trafficking Toolkit
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Virginia Prosecutor’s Human Trafficking Toolkit

Download Toolkit PDF here Since 2007, over 3,500 trafficking victims have been identified in the Commonwealth of Virginia, resulting in 1,689 cases of human trafficking. Victims in these cases ranged from minors to adults, males to females, and victims of both labor and sex trafficking. This toolkit is intended to be a resource to help…

FBI agents, advocates bring awareness to rising human trafficking among youth in Southeast Texas
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FBI agents, advocates bring awareness to rising human trafficking among youth in Southeast Texas

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation Beaumont is currently investigating 1,600 active cases across the United States. FBI Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Nicole Sinegar says in the digital age, the youth are more inclined to be lured into pimp culture.   “From the rap songs, and videos, they like the idea of someone…

Sex Trafficking In America The Statistics
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Sex Trafficking In America The Statistics

Unlike other statistics you have come across in your life, the following stats have a pulse; they are America’s daughters, sisters, nieces and sometimes America’s sons as well. Sex trafficking is a complex crime that is under reported and under studied, however, progress is being made in trying to change this. A great first step…

Trafficking Matters Podcast Season 3: Welcome HTI 2022-2023 Fellows!
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Trafficking Matters Podcast Season 3: Welcome HTI 2022-2023 Fellows!

In the first episode of the third season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast (listen here), Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo go over recent updates and reports in the anti-trafficking world. They also introduce themselves and HTI’s third Douglass Fellow, Bekah Carey. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human…

Wisconsin resources for human trafficking awareness – Spectrum News
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Wisconsin resources for human trafficking awareness – Spectrum News

This article discusses information about human trafficking and abuse. If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse or human trafficking, you can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 for confidential support. WISCONSIN — There were about 24.9 million victims of human trafficking in 2016, according to estimates from the…