When “Good Enough” is not Enough | The Protected Innocence Challenge

Posted by: Clare on 2/6/2012 | 0 Comments

In December 2011, Shared Hope International released a Protected Innocence Challenge Report Card for every state grading the framework of laws addressing the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking and the protections afforded to its victims. Not a single state earned an A. In fact, over half received failing grades. The question was posed: since not one state received an A, why don’t you grade on a curve system? Read on to learn about our zero tolerance policy standards for domestic minor sex trafficking, policy developments since the PII release, and why Shared Hope does not grade on a curve.

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State Action, National Change: Protected Innocence Initiative

Posted by: Taryn on 10/21/2011 | 0 Comments
In 2000, the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was enacted to provide a strong legal platform to bring justice to victims. Though this resource is a vital component in our federal legislative framework, most cases of domestic minor sex trafficking are declined for federal prosecution. That is why Shared Hope International launched the Protected Innocence Initiative.
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Sen. Reid Stirs Up More than a Little Dust

Posted by: Taryn on 2/24/2011 | 0 Comments
Sen. Harry Reid says legal prostitution is hurting Nevada's reputation.On February 22, Sen. Harry Reid admitted to Nevada state legislature that it is time to outlaw prostitution.  His statements have since charged conversations around this issue and encouraged reactions of all types.  The question remains as to whether his statements will spark a change in legislation in the coming months.
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The Swedish Approach to Prostitution, Part II

Posted by: Taryn on 4/5/2010 | 0 Comments
Perhaps the biggest difference between the United States and Sweden is how each view prostitution. While Sweden has decriminalized prostitution, the U.S. still punishes prostitutes even if they have been trafficked into the system.
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The Swedish Approach to Prostitution, Part I

Posted by: Taryn on 3/31/2010 | 0 Comments
For the past eleven years, Sweden has taken a unique approach to prostitution.  In 1999, the Swedish government passed a law making it a crime to pay for sex.  The selling of sex remains legal but people who pay for sex are charged with a crime.
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Senate proposes legislation to address sex trafficking of American youth

Posted by: Taryn on 3/22/2010 | 0 Comments
In our own backyard, children are prostituted on main streets across America.  Instead of shying away from the uncomfortable reality that over 100,000 U.S. children are prostituted every year within U.S. borders, the Senate has instead proposed legislation to address this troubling reality.
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Take Action for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day!

Posted by: Taryn on 1/11/2010 | 0 Comments
Today, January 11, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and we want you to join us in the fight to eradicate child sex trafficking in America.
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