The Protected Innocence Challenge Report Card Release: On the ground in San Antonio!

Posted by: Clare on 11/30/2011 | 0 Comments
Shared Hope International representatives are on the ground in San Antonio, Texas preparing for the release the Protected Innocence Initiative (PII) report cards parallel with the National Association of Attorneys General winter meeting. Visit www.sharedhope.org on December 1st to see your state’s grade and recommendations!
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Attorneys General United in Fighting Human Trafficking

Posted by: Taryn on 7/1/2011 | 0 Comments

Washington State Attorney General and recently-elected President of the National Association of Attorney Generals (NAAG), Rob McKenna, recently named human trafficking as NAAG's issue of the year. Under NAAG’s initiative, Pillars of Hope, McKenna hopes to push the issue of human trafficking into nationwide recognition. 

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Everythang’s Bigger’n Texas, Except Their Grade!

Posted by: Taryn on 3/3/2011 | 0 Comments
Texas scored a “C,” indicating that Texas state law contains some provisions against domestic minor sex trafficking, but leaves generous room for improvement. One of the key findings of the Report Card was that current state law requires proof of force to prove the crime of trafficking-even for children.
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Washington Scores a "C" Despite 2010 Strides

Posted by: Taryn on 1/11/2011 | 0 Comments
Washington State Attorney General McKenna joined Shared Hope International to release the first Protected Innocence Report Card - Washington. Washington received a “C”, indicating that it still has significant legislative gaps to close in an effort to create safe environments for Washington’s children.
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