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Victims of Human Trafficking Aren’t Criminals

September 29, 2016

Our justice system needs to provide victims with the tools required to help them rebuild their lives.

Responding to Survivors of Sex Trafficking from Mexico

September 14, 2016

It’s crucial to build a network of community organizations that are equipped to respond to the complex trauma sex trafficking victims from Mexico have experienced.

Fighting Sex Trafficking of Latinas in U.S. Cantinas and Bars

September 9, 2016

What you can do to combat this violent, little-known form of trafficking.

Connecticut Moves Toward Eradicating Human Trafficking in Hotels and Motels with New Law

August 5, 2016

As of October 2016, Connecticut hotel and motel staff in will receive mandatory training on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking. 

How the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Supports the Anti-Trafficking Community

August 4, 2016

Regional Specialist Jenna Novak gave a live webinar presentation about how the NHTRC supports the anti-trafficking community.

How Prosecutors Get Creative to Bring Traffickers to Justice

August 2, 2016

Why is it so difficult to charge criminals with human trafficking?

Trafficking Survivor Celebrated on a National Stage

July 27, 2016

A trafficking survivor and advocate made her voice louder than ever last night on the stage of the Democratic National Convention.

Meet the 11-Year-Old Mets Fan Teaming Up with the Nats Family to Fight Human Trafficking

July 26, 2016

How five weeks of allowance can help in the fight against modern slavery.

Uniting Around the World to Fight Modern Slavery

July 7, 2016

The 2016 TIP Heroes visited Polaris's office and discussed the struggles of being an advocate in challenging circumstances.

Need help? Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline.