Labor Brokers and the Bait-and-Switch for Temporary Workers

This Sunday, May 29, marks the one-year anniversary of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA) becoming law. This legislation made some important steps forward in the fight to end modern slavery and restore freedom to survivors.

An innovative alliance between the mayor's office and a taxicab service is aiming to fight human trafficking in Houston.

A lack of safe housing is a leading risk factor for sex trafficking. LGBTQ youth can be at an increased risk because they may face unique circumstances that lead to homelessness.

A panel of academics and practioners convened to discuss what the U.S. has done to combat human trafficking throughout the country.

A bill has been introduced to Congress that would require a more public reporting process for temporary work programs. Here's why we need it to pass.

Sex traffickers are luring vulnerable Mexican women and girls—who were promised jobs, love, and a better life—to the United States for work.

Polaris CEO Bradley Myles gives a TEDx speech on human trafficking and our strategy to end it.

The ability to silently send a text message seeking help can mean the difference between a life of exploitation and freedom for many survivors.

How our data team analyzes the numbers from the hotlines we run—and uses it to work with other anti-trafficking advocates globally.

What happens if a situation of human trafficking is occurring in another country? Can Polaris still help? Now we can.

A recent investigation shows how labor recruiters use false promises to entrap foreign workers. How do they get away with it?