Unavoidable Destiny | The “bottom girl” - victim or criminal?

Posted by: Clare on 5/4/2012 | 0 Comments
The victim becomes a criminal in the blink of an eye.  The bottom girl will defend the actions of her pimp no matter what it cost.
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On the Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Obama Refocused Efforts on Modern Day Slavery

Posted by: Clare on 4/12/2012 | 0 Comments

Last month President Obama met with his cabinet and senior advisors to lay out plans to put an end to modern day slavery.

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Unavoidable Destiny | The Reality of the “Bottom Girl” Part 2

Posted by: Clare on 3/30/2012 | 0 Comments
Read the truth about the bottom girl in detail.  She is given authority and power but it comes with consequences.
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Unavoidable Destiny | Introducing Shamere McKenzie

Posted by: Clare on 3/15/2012 | 1 Comment
Shamere McKenzie once believed her hopes of becoming an attorney were shattered. However, as the Policy Assistant at Shared Hope International she is now empowered to pick up the broken pieces and is determined to be an attorney...

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The Protected Innocence Challenge: Mobilizing State Action for National Change.

Posted by: Clare on 12/2/2011 | 0 Comments

During the past year, Shared Hope International has dedicated most of its resources to a daring initiative that promises to change the legal landscape addressing sex trafficking of American children, called the Protected Innocence Initiative. On December 1, 2011, Shared Hope International released this groundbreaking research in the first-ever Protected Innocence Challenge.  Shared Hope also hosted a series of events last week including the Pathbreaker Award Reception to award Attorneys General for their leadership on the issue, a press conference at which the report was officially released to the public, and an executive briefing to discuss the findings of the report.

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Protected Innocence Initiative Part 6: Shared Hope’s Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Tools For to Effectuate Investigation and Prosecutions

Posted by: Taryn on 11/22/2011 | 0 Comments
Part 6, of Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Initiative, recommends policies in regards to law enforcement training to combat domestic minor sex trafficking and aid in the investigation of DMST cases.
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United to Stop Modern Slavery

Posted by: Taryn on 10/26/2011 | 0 Comments
On October 22nd, 2011, D.C. Stop Modern Slavery held the 3rd annual Stop Modern Slavery walk with over 2,000 walkers and supporters. Shared Hope International, along with many other organizations and individuals, joined on the National Mall to support the anti-slavery movement .
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Part 1: Victims or perpetrators: Who goes free in the “Land of the Free”

Posted by: Taryn on 10/23/2011 | 0 Comments
Every year in the United States, officials estimate that 100,000-300,000 children are at a heightened risk for being forced into the sex industry, particularly children that run away or are abandoned by their families. In a country plagued by sex trafficking and modern day slavery, can American truly be labeled “The Land of the Free”? Learn more about how Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Initiative will work to strengthen states response through the criminalization of domestic minor sex trafficking.
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Coming up: Walk with us at the 2011 DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk!

Posted by: Taryn on 10/18/2011 | 0 Comments
On October 22, 2011 Shared Hope International and thousands of supporters of anti-slavery efforts will gather on the National Mall for the 3rd Annual DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk—and we want YOU to join us!!
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Money: Saving and Enslaving America’s Children

Posted by: Taryn on 9/21/2011 | 0 Comments
Ever wondered how much it actually costs to treat a survivor of sex trafficking and how much money the U.S. has dedicated to helping victims of modern day slavery? Read on!
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