Survivor

Being a human trafficking survivor means that a person has been subjected to human trafficking and has managed to escape or be rescued from their traffickers. Human trafficking is a crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor, sexual exploitation, or other purposes.

Survivors of human trafficking have often experienced extreme physical, psychological, and emotional abuse. They may have been forced to work long hours in dangerous or exploitative conditions, or they may have been subjected to sexual violence and coercion.

The trauma and experiences of human trafficking can have long-term effects on survivors. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. They may also face challenges related to their physical health, legal status, and social integration.

Recovering from human trafficking can be a long and difficult process. Survivors may need access to specialized services, such as mental health care, legal assistance, and social support, in order to heal and rebuild their lives.

Overall, being a human trafficking survivor means surviving a devastating and violent crime, and it involves overcoming many challenges and obstacles on the road to recovery and healing.

‘It’s like cancer, it knows no boundaries’ | Reports of human trafficking on the rise in East Tennessee – WBIR.com
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‘It’s like cancer, it knows no boundaries’ | Reports of human trafficking on the rise in East Tennessee – WBIR.com

In 2021, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit conducted 13 undercover operations across the state, including several in East Tennessee. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — According to the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT), reports of human trafficking in East Tennessee are becoming more prevalent. “There’s so much victim-blaming to human trafficking, and these individuals, they need…

Launch of the Agents of Change Course in Bolivia – Virtual Event
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Launch of the Agents of Change Course in Bolivia – Virtual Event

Fabio González, Senior Project Officer at ECPAT International Thanks to the efforts of Consorcio ECPAT Bolivia, government officials in Bolivia are now enrolled in the Agents of Change program, to learn how to better support child victims of sexual exploitation.  ECPAT International is pleased to share that the Pluri-National Council to End Trafficking and Sexual…

Human trafficking sting operation leads to arrests at San Rafael hotel – KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
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Human trafficking sting operation leads to arrests at San Rafael hotel – KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – San Rafael police on Tuesday announced arrests stemming from a countywide human trafficking sting carried out at a hotel. Investigators said their operation targeted sex traffickers and those intending to pay money for sex, particularly those seeking minors. It also sought to help, educate, and offer services to victims of human…

The National Survivor Study Survey is Live!
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The National Survivor Study Survey is Live!

Click here to participate in the survey. If you want to understand human trafficking, you have to ask the real experts – people who have actually lived the experience. That’s the driving force behind the National Survivor Study survey, which is now live. Survivors can participate by clicking here. Survivors who have already completed an…

Human trafficking a concern with World Games nearing – WBRC
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Human trafficking a concern with World Games nearing – WBRC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The World Games is now under 60 days away and while many are excited there are a few concerns. With large events comes larger threats, that includes human trafficking. It will definitely be a focus for law enforcement. One local police chief is telling me that with large scale events it…

Meet a human trafficking survivor who built her own business with $400 – CNBC
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Meet a human trafficking survivor who built her own business with $400 – CNBC

It started with just a few hundred dollars. Entrepreneur Nakia Vestal escaped human trafficking as a teenager and began working at beauty salons and shops. After gaining experience and disliking her job opportunities, Vestal decided to go into business for herself. In 2017 and with $400, Vestal founded DollMaker Lashes, a beauty studio in Houston,…

Justice Department and the Department of the Interior Take Important
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Justice Department and the Department of the Interior Take Important

Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will recognize National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day with a virtual event to highlight the Not Invisible Act Commission. During the event, panelists will discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis and the importance of the Not Invisible Act…

Sex trafficking in North Texas: How it hides in plain sight – WFAA.com
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Sex trafficking in North Texas: How it hides in plain sight – WFAA.com

In August 2018, Wayne Bearden called the Plano Police Department to report a robbery at his house. When officers arrived at Bearden’s home to file a report, they noticed a few things. First, they saw that there were multiple guns in his house. Then, as they continued to investigate, they discovered that Bearden was a…

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Thank you, Amy [Solomon], for that kind introduction, and for your leadership of the Office of Justice Programs. And thank you to you and your team, Kris [Rose]. We would not be here today without the dedicated professionals of the Office for Victims of Crime and…