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When you're travelling into uncharted territory, it's useful to have a map of the terrain around you. Here at Polaris, we're using data to develop maps of the most direct routes to eradicating human trafficking and supporting survivors.

This Houston-based case shows how difficult it can be for law enforcement to identify trafficking at cantinas and put traffickers out of business.

All too often, traffickers fly under the radar in hotels because staff and managers do not know what signs to look for on their premises. To address just these concerns, Marriott International took a recent significant step in their efforts to combat trafficking.

This Human Trafficking Awareness Day, let’s channel our emotions into action.

I am a survivor of labor trafficking, brought from Rwanda to the United States under false promises of a decent paying job, but I was forced into domestic servitude and abused. After a long struggle, I've now become an advocate -- I want a path to a successful and productive life and to be an inspiration to others.

My travels around the world have seared into me that human trafficking is everywhere. Join me in making all people everywhere, once and for all, free.

Consulting with groups who are on the front lines working with survivors is a critical step that will inform and mold our efforts to eradicate this crime.

Consultar con los proveedores de servicios que están en primera línea trabajando con los sobrevivientes es una manera consistente de informar y moldear futuras intervenciones en nuestro esfuerzo en erradicar este crimen. 

The TIP Report has long been the gold standard used to understand how trafficking is addressed around the world. It is essential that we keep it that way.