Today, the 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report was released by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the U.S. Department of State.  “We really need to mix commitment with actions in order to get results,” said Secretary Clinton.

In 2000, the TVPA created tools to enable the U.S. government to address the prevention of human trafficking, prosecution of traffickers, and protection of victims. Over a decade later, complex challenges continue to affect the effectiveness of these provisions.

Many experts say demand drives the sex trafficking industry and that ‘John schools’ are a possible solution to minimizing this force. This blog examines studies for and against the idea that “John schools” are the key to ending this horrendous industry. 

Commercial sexual exploitation of children is a serious, hideous crime occurring every day throughout the world. There is an urgent need for global efforts to eradicate the issue. Delta Air Lines and Hilton Worldwide, Inc. recently joined the effort to combat commercial sexual exploitation of children. Both companies will commit to implementing policies that condemn child trafficking and exploitation and providing training to help their employees identify and report illicit activities.