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.

G6 Hospitality Furthers Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking
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G6 Hospitality Furthers Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — G6 Hospitality, the parent Company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, today reaffirmed and provided an update on its commitment to raising awareness and advancing its efforts to help end human trafficking as the nation recognizes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January. “We are…

Questions swirl about Denver airport human trafficking claim – 9News
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Questions swirl about Denver airport human trafficking claim – 9News

DENVER — A passenger’s claim that a human trafficking ring tried to abduct her at Denver International Airport (DIA) doesn’t square with how anti-trafficking advocates say the crime occurs. Several human trafficking experts in Colorado say the sensationalized depiction of people grabbed from public places by strangers tends to be online rumor and Hollywood plotlines….

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: How you can make an impact – The News Guard
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: How you can make an impact – The News Guard

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month. In commemoration, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is encouraging people in Oregon to be aware of the opportunities they have to make an impact in the lives of children affected by the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), one form of human trafficking. …

The Role of Community in Preventing Human Trafficking – Christianity Today
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The Role of Community in Preventing Human Trafficking – Christianity Today

When I first witnessed human trafficking, there wasn’t a name for it. At the time, I was working in Brazil as a missionary and living in its favelas (slums). The conditions that community endured would be foreign to most Americans. There, I met people who started their day walking across dirt floors and could only…

Colorado experts raise questions about DIA human trafficking claim
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Colorado experts raise questions about DIA human trafficking claim

DENVER — A passenger’s claim that a human trafficking ring tried to abduct her at Denver International Airport (DIA) doesn’t square with how anti-trafficking advocates say the crime occurs. Several human trafficking experts in Colorado say the sensationalized depiction of people grabbed from public places by strangers tends to be online rumor and Hollywood plotlines….

The Salvation Army brings attention to human trafficking | News | thecourierexpress.com
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The Salvation Army brings attention to human trafficking | News | thecourierexpress.com

PITTSBURGH — The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division’s LIGHT Project (Leading Individuals Gracefully out of Human Trafficking) is committed to serving people who have previously been or are currently a victim of human trafficking. The LIGHT Project is seeking to increase awareness this January during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The community is invited to…

‘There is such a massive need’: New group in Nashville using pilots to fight human trafficking
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‘There is such a massive need’: New group in Nashville using pilots to fight human trafficking

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A new nonprofit organization based in Nashville is recruiting pilots to help fight human trafficking. Since its formation on September 6, 2022, Freedom Aviation Network (FAN) has successfully flown 14 missions transporting 16 survivors of human trafficking within 300 nautical miles around Middle Tennessee. “We’re already seeing that the demand is…

Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 Annual Report at the State House recently. Task Force leadership joined him for the release, including local, state, and federal law enforcement. The annual report shares data that details the magnitude of human trafficking…

For human trafficking survivors, "healing is a lifelong process" – Naples Daily News
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For human trafficking survivors, "healing is a lifelong process" – Naples Daily News

At an early age, Tammy Toney-Butler was a victim of human trafficking. “As a trauma survivor, we don’t have a whole lot of memories,” said Toney-Butler. “But I know that I was being victimized way back in kindergarten and probably earlier. My mother would have been considered my trafficker.” Toney-Butler, founder of A & K…

Texas lawmakers, advocates to hold press conference on legislative solutions to fight human trafficking
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Texas lawmakers, advocates to hold press conference on legislative solutions to fight human trafficking

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers and advocates will come together Tuesday to voice concerns and offer legislative solutions to fight human trafficking. At 10:30 a.m. at the Texas State Capitol, the nonprofit Children At Risk, dedicated co-sponsors, lawmakers and advocates will gather for the “Anti-human Trafficking Advocacy Day and Press Conference” to discuss efforts to…