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Trafficker Prevention

In the past few months, there’s been a surge of support in the anti-trafficking field for demand reduction targeting johns and a push for company supply chain transparency. Along with prevention and outreach efforts for at-risk individuals, these ini

Visual Stereotypes for Human Trafficking

This is a screenshot I took of a Google image search on the phrase "human trafficking". To be honest, seeing these images ignites frustration and anger in my soul. With a background in design, so much of what's irksome about these images relates to

Working with a Freedom Business in India and Moldova

Nicole is the founder of Polished Pearl, a luxury lifestyle brand whose profits go to the needs of vulnerable children. Their products come from two different countries, and each comes with its own needs and challenges. In the video below she explain

TIP Heroes Question America's Past with Slavery

"The bottom line is that this is no time for complacency. Right now, across the globe, victims of human trafficking are daring to imagine the possibility of escape, the chance for a life without fear and the opportunity to earn a living wage." –John

A Culture of Judgement

If there’s one constant surrounding modern-day intercultural relations, especially in regard to the global slave trade, it’s an overarching culture of judgment. It is impossible to achieve true social justice when our personal judgments and biases cl

Human Trafficking is a Health Care Professional Issue

We may live under the illusion that the issue of human trafficking is something that doesn't readily touch our daily lives. Despite serving the medical needs of those in our communities, we often fail to recognize the plight of those caught within th

The Secret Victims of Sex Trafficking

“Wait, men are victims of sex trafficking too? But, how? They are way too tough. I’m a man, and I’ll never let myself get kidnapped.”  This type of disbelief and skepticism are typical reactions from those who hear about male sex trafficking victims

Brook Bello - Survivor to Champion

A few weeks ago, End Slavery Now had the privilege of hosting the Freedom Summit. This summit facilitated a conversation about racial injustice and human trafficking and was meant to increase such discussions among American churches. The event was a

Climb for Captives - Ending Slavery One Mountain at a Time

    In 2008, I took my first trip to India. I had always wanted to travel to that part of the world and I was excited to be a tourist in a land full of incredible history, food, culture and contrast. While I was there, I met an Indian man in Mumbai

Women Policymakers and Professionals Shaping the Anti-Slavery Movement

Taking Slavery Seriously My great grandmother lived in a time when women couldn’t vote. That didn’t stop her from trying. She went to the polls dressed up as a man. My great-grandfather, a soft-spoken and mild-mannered man, provided a sharp contrast