SURVIVOR STORY: CAROLINA OVERCOMES THE HARDSHIPS OF HEALING DURING THE PANDEMIC
When 22-year-old “Carolina” was looking for work in the Caribbean, she accepted a waitressing job offer at a local club. As she signed on for the job, they confiscated her…
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O.U.R.’S FIRST 31 DAYS OF 2021
NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH January is annually marked as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We shared posts about different forms of human trafficking and how…
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SURVIVOR STORY: MCKENZIE’S JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
AN INTRODUCTION TO MCKENZIE’S STORY MCKENZIE GRADUATES FROM A DAYCARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MCKENZIE COMPLETES THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A TEACHER MCKENZIE NAVIGATES THE PANDEMIC AN INTRODUCTION TO MCKENZIE’S STORY November…
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SURVIVOR STORY: 23-YEAR-OLD MALE TRAFFICKED FOR LABOR IN U.S. RESTAURANT
Male victims of trafficking are frequently controlled through false promises, and labour related methods such as withholding of earnings and excessive working hours. (CTDC) “Danny”, a 23-year-old male, was trafficked…
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CARING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH: ONE FAMILY’S INSPIRING STORY OF FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION
Research has shown that traffickers target children with increased vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may include a history of running away, childhood sexual abuse, significant substance abuse issues, or living with someone…
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6 FORMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION {AND HOW O.U.R. FIGHTS TO END EACH ONE}
Child Sex Trafficking Online Exploitation (Online Enticement) Online Exploitation (Child Sexual Abuse Material) Forced Marriage Forced Labor Adult Sex Trafficking 1. child sex trafficking statistics Child sex trafficking has been…
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WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE TRAFFICKED FOR LABOR OR DOMESTIC SERVITUDE?
❌ At any given time in 2016, an estimated 24.9 million people were in forced labour. (ILO) ❌ Involuntary domestic servitude is a form of human trafficking found in unique…
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SURVIVOR STORY: 14-YEAR-OLD ALINA RESCUED FROM FORCED MARRIAGE AND TRAFFICKING
❌ At any given time in 2016, an estimated 15.4 million people were in forced marriage. (ILO) 14-year-old “Alina” grew up in a family of six in South Asia. Her…
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“THE SONG OF FREEDOM IS THE ONLY GIFT I NEED”
Last Friday, two survivors flew home to West Africa. These two women had pursued an employment opportunity in the Mediterranean, but upon arrival, the employers turned on them and took…
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SURVIVOR STORY: JAMILA WILL BE REUNITED WITH HER CHILDREN
As a desperate, loving mother, concerned for the well-being of her children, “Jamila” temporarily left West Africa to find better work in the Mediterranean. After working for a while in…
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