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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 HUMAN TRAFFICKING LOOKS LIKE

October 14, 2020

There is a common misconception that human trafficking victims are kept in cages and chains. While this is not outside the realm of possibilities in the most egregious cases, human…

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Don’t be fooled: Help the cause of protecting children, fighting human trafficking by getting educated, staying informed with facts, not falsehoods

September 8, 2020

An increasing number of well-intentioned and concerned people are raising the level of discussion about child exploitation and human trafficking through social media and other channels. This is very much…

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5 min

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WHAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING REALLY IS

August 25, 2020

TRAFFICKING IS NOT ALL FOR SEX Within the United States alone, Polaris Project has identified over 25 types of human trafficking, in a wide variety of industries such as carnivals,…

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS ONLINE

March 17, 2020

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many are transitioning to online schooling and work. With increased screen time, it is an important time to talk with your kids about internet…

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5 min

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A Comprehensive Guide of Trusted Resources to Report Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

February 1, 2020

“I’VE SEEN SOMETHING THAT MAY BE SUSPICIOUS OF TRAFFICKING OR IS INAPPROPRIATE. HOW DO I REPORT IT?” Reporting 101Be an O.U.R. Responder Report an In-Person SituationReport Online Exploitation REPORTING 101…

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FBI LAUNCHES SEXTORTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN SCHOOLS

September 24, 2019

Below is a list of questions and answers from FBI.gov about their “Stop Sextortion” campaign page. These questions can act as a guide to talk with your children about what…

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4 min

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25 Reasons You Should Know What Your Children Are Doing On Their Phones

August 6, 2019

These 25 men were arrested for arriving at a home to sexually abuse children in Arizona last month. They responded to ads on various apps and websites by attempting to…

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1 min

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What sex trafficking looks like in the U.S. {Infographic}

May 29, 2019

Modern-day slavery is abundant both here in the U.S. and abroad, and O.U.R. is dedicated to ending it. Thank you to our donors, partners, and volunteers who push our work…

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5 min

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What is online child exploitation?

May 16, 2019

Child predators have learned to harness the full power of the internet – they are no longer limited to one geographical location or audience. Even if they abuse a child…

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