Republican Presidential Hopefuls and the Trafficking Problem

Posted by: Clare on 3/7/2012 | 0 Comments
As the Republican presidential candidates go head-to-head in a seemingly countless run of primary debates, their campaigns have concentrated little on the problem of human trafficking while health care, foreign policy, and economic issues have headlined.
Categories: All

Part 5: Protective Provisions for Child Victims: Correcting laws to protect, not prosecute, child victims

Posted by: Taryn on 11/18/2011 | 0 Comments

Children exploited in the commercial sex industry may be misidentified and arrested and prosecuted as criminals for crimes to which they cannot legally consent. Read on to learn how Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Initiative will work to address protective provisions for child victims.

Categories: All

The Numbers Game: What The Village Voice Article Really Says About Sex Trafficking in the US

Posted by: Taryn on 7/14/2011 | 1 Comment

The Village Voice’s article, “Real Men Get Their Facts Straight,” aimed at Ashton Kutcher’s claim that there are 100,000 to 300,000 in the US, ignited a twitter war between the actor and the news publication. In the article, the Village Voice specifically looks at the number of trafficked victims arrested for prostitution as a way to justify their belief that the 100,000 to 300,000 is a gross exaggeration. This blog will take a look at the figures of sex trafficking in the US and the Voice’s motivation for denouncing sex trafficking as a problem in the US.

Categories: All Awareness News

Sex Traffickers and Pimps: the Real Winners of the World Cup

Posted by: Taryn on 4/18/2011 | 0 Comments
Sex Trafficking - Big Business During the World CupThe next FIFA World Cup will be coming to Brazil three years from now, bringing with it thousands upon thousands of trafficked persons for sexual exploitation, and adding to the already existing problem of human trafficking in Brazil. This blog explores the potential outcome of the 2014 World Cup being held in Brazil.
Categories: All Awareness

Anti-Trafficking Report: Fiji

Posted by: Taryn on 8/18/2010 | 0 Comments
Sarah Curtis describes updates us on Shared Hope International's partners in Fiji, including the Village of Hope and the WIN Program, helping to rescue and restore women in the country of Fiji.
Categories: All Awareness

Recent Comments

By Reader07 on Unavoidable Destiny | Introducing Shamere McKenzie:
"Wow!! A very touching story!! Just hold the faith and keep believing in yourself! One day victory will be yours!" Read more ›
By Carroll Fisher on Two States Take the Protected Innocence Challenge Head On:
"Looks as though we are all working on state's laws to stop H.T. that is GREAT, continue the good work!! Are there or have we been thinking of NATIOAL LAWS,IE; the internet trafficking and interstate trafficking and sales. There are many otherbills that should be submitted to our NATIONAL Represntatives. We also need National publicity and awareness on H.T. Carroll Fisher Federal Way, Wa." Read more ›
By Jack on The Numbers Game: What The Village Voice Article Really Says About Sex Trafficking in the US:
"I've read a lot Of articles published by Village Voice and they all try to sweep sex trafficking under the rug, or claim that it doesn't exist or try to minimize it. They're obviously trying to protect their revenue, even if it comes from exploiting women and children. So obviously their opinion is biased big time. " Read more ›

Tag Cloud