“Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle  This event is on September 26, 2013, at 6:30pm, at the Seattle Aquarium. Join us for the Seattle Premiere of Chosen, a new inside-look documentary at the true stories of two “All-American” teen girls, and how they were tricked into trafficking. It can happen anywhere. Teach your kids how … More “Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

Not For Sale is hosting a Night to End Slavery! When: October 5th, 2013 Where: City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6pm-11pm Event page: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/gala/ Event description: Today, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, and more than 30 million people live in modern-day slavery. … More SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

Cambodia Says Cultural Barriers Are Impeding Human Trafficking Fight

Reported by Samean Yun and Ouk Saborey for RFA’s Khmer Service on June 20, 2013—“Cambodia on Thursday lashed out at the U.S. State Department for downgrading the country’s ranking in its annual report on human trafficking, saying cultural barriers were hampering government efforts to combat the problem. The State Department in its 2013 Trafficking in … More Cambodia Says Cultural Barriers Are Impeding Human Trafficking Fight

Save the Date: November 16, 2013—A Night of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade)

Save the Date! REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) is currently planning our annual fall fundraiser, A Night of REST, a silent & live auction. Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy as we come together as a community to serve victims of human trafficking. Bid on fantastic silent auction items as … More Save the Date: November 16, 2013—A Night of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade)

Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking

It ought to concern every person, because it’s a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at the social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and fuels violence and organized crime. I’m … More Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking

Support PIVOT—A Message of Help for Trafficking Victims Hidden in Generic Sanitary Pads

“Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network has been working closely with the University of Washington’s Pivot Project since 2012 to develop discreet outreach materials to help potential victims of human trafficking get information on their rights and seek services. The new tools, in the form of feminine hygiene pads, were finalized earlier this year and production and distribution … More Support PIVOT—A Message of Help for Trafficking Victims Hidden in Generic Sanitary Pads

Watch Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking

Great opportunity to watch this full panel discussion (5/3/13) on sex trafficking moderated by Human Rights Society’s very own, Jenna Labourr, in Seattle. Hear local anti-trafficking experts include Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Dept. of Justice prosecutor Ye-Ting Woo, service provider Leslie Briner MSW, survivor Noel Gomez talk about the chilling problem of human sex trafficking in the … More Watch Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking

FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

By Pete Yost for The Associated Press on July 29, 2013— “Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 American cities, the FBI said Monday. The victims, almost all girls, range in age from 13 to 17. The largest numbers … More FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

‘Rape for Profit’ Documentary Available August 6th on iTunes

A note from Karen Olcott, Partnerships for Global Impact: “Dear friends, Rape for Profit <http://www.rapeforprofitfilm.com/&gt;  is a stark and powerful documentary shot in Seattle, and reveals the growing awareness of sex trafficking in American cities. The theatrical-released film takes viewers undercover with local law enforcement in downtown alleyways and suburban neighborhoods, to show that girls … More ‘Rape for Profit’ Documentary Available August 6th on iTunes

Real Talk About the SE Asian Sex Trade, from Jamie Wright—Wife, Mother & Missionary

By Jamie Wright on July 22, 2013— “I spent the first two weeks of July in South East Asia, getting a first hand look at the sex trade, slavery, and human trafficking that plagues that part of the world. After I got back, I had coffee with a friend who said, “Dump it all out.” … More Real Talk About the SE Asian Sex Trade, from Jamie Wright—Wife, Mother & Missionary