Human trafficking lurks in Sunshine State’s shadows. Join the anti-trafficking movement.
“Thanks to many years in the fight, nonprofits have the insight and resources needed to craft effective legislation and policies. USIAHT, for instance, offers a program called the “TraffickingFree Zone” that equips businesses, churches, counties and other communities to reduce demand and combat trafficking.” writes Sharon Bates, an abolitionist with the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking.
Legalized prostitution will put DC’s most at-risk youth in further jeopardy: by Kevin Malone
The sex trade in Washington, D.C., and across the country and the world operates on a very simple law of economics. There will not be enough supply of legal sex workers to satisfy the increased demand. Traffickers will gladly and quickly fill that demand from the supply of at-risk D.C. youth.
Florida Trend: Florida First State in Nation to Teach K-12 Child Trafficking Prevention
“Florida continues to lead the nation in the fight against human trafficking by being the first state in the country to mandate every student in K-12 to receive Child Trafficking Prevention and require every school in the state to declare itself a Child Trafficking Free Zone.” said Geoff Rogers, CEO and co-founder of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking.
Florida Schools to Teach Students About Child Trafficking Prevention
Geoff Rogers, CEO and co-founder of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking, commended Florida for its leadership. “We hope more states will follow their lead as we seek to put an end to this terrible crime in the United States,” Rogers said.
The City of Henderson, Nevada, Issues Proclamation Declaring Itself a TraffickingFree Zone™
The City of Henderson, Nevada, Issues Proclamation Declaring Itself a TraffickingFree Zone™ City of Henderson makes a city-wide proclamation that sets a zero-tolerance standard for sex trafficking HENDERSON, Nev., September 18, 2019 — The City of Henderson, Nevada, issued a proclamation today signed by Mayor Debra March declaring itself a TraffickingFree Zone™ in collaboration […]
4 ways churches may be fighting human trafficking without even knowing it
Churches have a critical role to play in combating human trafficking. Geoff Rogers, CEO and co-founder of USIAHT, recently wrote about how many churches have already joined the fight without even realizing it. For more information about proactive measures your church can take to fight sex trafficking in your community, visit TraffickingFreeZone.com.
The reality is that sex trafficking occurs inside our borders, not just outside. Kevin Malone shares in the Austin American-Statesman that sex trafficking involves “American kids trafficked and purchased by American citizens.”
No one wants to believe that our fellow citizens enjoy the exploitation of children. It’s much easier to blame trafficking on those who are different or far away. But the reality is that a trafficker could be your co-worker, your pastor, your coach, your teacher, your neighbor or your local grocer. It’s an invisible crime that often occurs right under our noses, where we least expect it.
Ahead of Las Vegas 5K Race on Saturday, Four Local Organizations Join TraffickingFree Zone Program
Ahead of Las Vegas 5K Race on Saturday, Four Local Organizations Join TraffickingFree Zone Program TraffickingFree Zones Aim to Decrease Sex Trafficking Activity in Region LAS VEGAS, Nev., August 29, 2019 – The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) today announced that four more Las Vegas organizations have declared themselves to be an official participant […]
Children Sold for Sex Are Not Criminals
Children sold for sex are not criminals. Our laws should be providing services to help sexually exploited children, not prosecuting them.
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U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOSTS 5K RACE TO “STOMP OUT THE DEMAND” FOR SEX TRAFFICKING
U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking Hosts 5K Race to “Stomp Out the Demand” for Sex Trafficking USIAHT hosts their first 5K race near Las Vegas, NV LAS VEGAS, Nev., August 31, 2019 – The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) today announced that it will host its first 5K fundraising event, “Stomp Out the Demand […]
