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.

Human Trafficking awareness in the Brazos Valley
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Human Trafficking awareness in the Brazos Valley

Kate Humphreys, the BCS Unbound Now Director of Development and Communications, said typically there are circumstances to be aware of that can increase the risk of human trafficking. “Drug abuse is involved or there is a lower socioeconomic statuses or unable statuses, those are some of the key factors that make someone vulnerable to being…

Coalition continues to combat human trafficking in Monroe County
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Coalition continues to combat human trafficking in Monroe County

Law enforcement officers in Monroe County are being provided pocket field guides to help them spot indicators of human trafficking. Several of the guides were distributed last week during a joint meeting hosted by the Monroe County Anti Human Trafficking Coalition (MCAHTC) in observation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In attendance at the United Way…

Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It?
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Human trafficking is one of the biggest crises of our time. How do we fight It?

In a speech last year announcing the release of the latest Trafficking In Persons Report, U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken cited a startling statistic: right now, nearly 25-million individuals around the world are being forced into labor or the sex trade against their will. Pause for a moment on that number: 25 million. It’s…

Survivor shares personal testimony of escaping Human Trafficking in South Mississippi
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Survivor shares personal testimony of escaping Human Trafficking in South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Sharon Robbins was just an 18-year-old teenager when she was recruited to be a sex worker. She remembers the harrowing day well, being approached while waitressing at a local beach restaurant on Highway 90. “There was a gentleman that came in and set at the breakfast bar every morning,” Robbins said….

Charity backs Dame Ann Gloag as she faces 'malicious allegations' of human trafficking
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Charity backs Dame Ann Gloag as she faces 'malicious allegations' of human trafficking

Charity backs Dame Ann Gloag as she faces ‘malicious allegations’ of human trafficking which have left campaigners ‘dumbfounded’  The Open Door Foundation said it was ‘shocked and horrified’  Dame Ann Gloag was charged after an interview by police on Thursday By Craig Mcdonald For The Scottish Mail On Sunday Published: 20:05 EST, 21 January 2023 | Updated:…

Skill training and entrepreneurship – inroads to alternate and well-paying livelihoods for …
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Skill training and entrepreneurship – inroads to alternate and well-paying livelihoods for …

Human trafficking has disproportionately impacted marginalized communities, with more than 50 million people estimated to be in situations of modern slavery across the world. The problem is alarming, with almost 1 in every 150 people susceptible to being entrapped in forced labour in the post Covid-19 world, according to ILO’s Global Estimates of Modern Slavery…

Survivors of human trafficking to receive economic empowerment – BusinessGhana
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Survivors of human trafficking to receive economic empowerment – BusinessGhana

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has, therefore, been signed between the International Justice Mission (IJM) and United Way, Ghana to create an effective community-based solutions to end human trafficking in the country. It is also to support the survivors whilst equipping them to fight against the menace A statement jointly signed by Madam Anita Budu,…

Anti-trafficking, human rights groups to reject amended sex trade bill – The Mail & Guardian
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Anti-trafficking, human rights groups to reject amended sex trade bill – The Mail & Guardian

A sex worker gestures flirtatiously to passing men as she stands outside a dilapidated multi-storey building on Nugget Street in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow area. “It’s not like a hotel, [there are] no bookings. They just come, we do business and they leave,” she said while waiting to do “business”. It has been a slow day, she…

U.S. Attorney, YWCA Wheeling To Host Human Trafficking Seminar – The Intelligencer
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U.S. Attorney, YWCA Wheeling To Host Human Trafficking Seminar – The Intelligencer

WHEELING – A discussion about human trafficking geared toward local law enforcement and social service providers is set for Wheeling next week. The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and the YWCA Wheeling are partnering to present “Human Trafficking: An Invisible Epidemic” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday…

First Lady Abbott Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Across Texas
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First Lady Abbott Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Across Texas

January 20, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined the Governor’s Commission for Women, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Texas Department of Public Safety at a human trafficking awareness training at the Texas Capitol in Austin to educate the public, support survivors, and shed light on…