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  • The Global Modern Slavery Directory: Growth and Collaboration

    Blog Post — March 16, 2017

    Our newest partnership gives the global anti-trafficking community access to a tool that is twice as powerful with twice the information.

  • Survivor Story: Genocide Survivor to Labor Trafficking Victim

    Blog Post — January 31, 2015

    Upon coming to the United States with a wealthy family, Sabine was imprisoned in their home; unable to leave, she was made to work around the clock.

  • Worldwide Directory of Modern Slavery Organizations Launches

    Press Release — October 9, 2014

    The Global Modern Slavery Directory is a first-of-its-kind publicly searchable database of over 770 organizations and hotlines working on human trafficking and forced labor.

  • Wyoming Becomes 50th State to Outlaw Human Trafficking

    Press Release — February 27, 2013

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prior to today, 49 states had passed human trafficking laws. Today Wyoming joins the ranks as the last state to ban human trafficking with Governor Matt Mead signing the first anti-trafficking law in Wyoming, making it illegal to traffic individuals for commercial sex or forced labor.

  • Wyoming Poised to Become Last State to Criminalize Human Trafficking

    Press Release — January 25, 2013

    CHEYENNE, WY – Wyoming is on track to become the 50th state to pass legislation against human trafficking, making it illegal to traffic individuals for commercial sex or forced labor. On Friday, January 25th, bill sponsors Representatives Cathy Connolly (D-Laramie) and Keith Gingery (R-Teton) urged their colleagues to support the measure, which increases punishment of traffickers and provides social services for underage victims of commercial sex exploitation.

  • Direct Response

    Page — January 8, 2024
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    Decision Step — April 25, 2023
    The Trafficking Hotline can assist in situations of forced labor and/or forced commercial sex. Depending on the need and situation, the Trafficking Hotline can help with safety planning, and provide connections to trusted local service providers and law enforcement.
  • North America, United to Combat Human Trafficking

    Press Release — December 5, 2022
    Polaris, Consejo Ciudadano, and The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking gathered virtually to enhance regional cooperation to assist victims and survivors of human trafficking.
  • Polaris CEO Named to Homeland Security Advisory Council

    Blog Post — March 17, 2022
    There is so much more to be done to protect immigrant victims of human trafficking and reform a system that puts too many people at risk for abuse. With a seat at the table, the anti trafficking field can help guide and inform public policy choices that can dramatically improve how this country supports immigrant victims of trafficking and keeps vulnerable people safe.
  • Nonechka

    Page — October 29, 2021
    Nonechka means “closer to you” in the indigenous language Nahuatl. The name is a reminder to those of us working on the project that we will succeed only if we are able to gather and learn from the actual experiences of the people on the front lines of our food supply.

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