These links are provided for your information
only. Their
placement here does not represent an endorsement. Information in
quotation marks is quoted from the selected web sites. Sites are
listed in alphabaetical order, not order of importance.
Airline
Ambassadors
International "With human trafficking representing the fastest growing
illicit
business on the planet, AAI has been especially concerned by the number
of children exposed to traffickers following the January 12, 2010
earthquake
in Haiti which orphaned thousands of children. Airline
Ambassadors
has therefore taken a leading role in the fight against human
trafficking."
Child
Rescue
Association of North America "The Child Rescue Association of North America is a
non-profit organization
in Canada and the United States that exists to rescue children from the
horrors of human trafficking." Quoted from the website.
Chrysalis
Network "The Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network is a
non-governmental
organization designed to provide free counselling and emergency support
services for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation across
Canada.
Chrysalis also focuses on re/victimization prevention through a variety
of youth and community oriented education initiatives." Quoted
from
the website.
GEMS
-- Girls
Educational and Mentoring Services "Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) is
the only organization
in New York State specifically designed to serve girls and young women
who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic
trafficking.
GEMS was founded in 1998 by Rachel Lloyd, a young woman who had been
commercially
sexually exploited as a teenager. GEMS has helped hundreds of young
women
and girls, ages 12–24, who have experienced commercial sexual
exploitation
and domestic trafficking to exit the commercial sex industry and to
develop
to their full potential. GEMS provides young women with empathetic,
consistent
support and viable opportunities for positive change." Quoted
from
the web site.
Innocents
at Risk "Innocents at Risk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to
fight child
exploitation and human trafficking. Our mission is to educate citizens
about the grave issue of global and local human trafficking. We are
dedicated
to protecting children from all forms of abuse, and work to end child
exploitation
and child trafficking everywhere." Quoted from the web site.
IJM
Institute "The IJM Institute is a community of Christian leaders
advancing
solutions for overcoming injustice. It is a place for sharing ideas,
resources
and tools to raise awareness of injustice and move the Body of Christ
to
action." Quoted from the web site. For activists, this site
has a good example of an effort to invite site visitors to help promote
passage of legislation against trafficking.
Juvenile
Justice Fund Here is an example of what a local community can
do. "The
Juvenile Justice Fund has partnered with the Atlanta Women’s Foundation
to bring to our community an important public awareness Campaign to
stop
the commercial sexual exploitation of our children!" Quoted from
the web site.
Love146 "The complex influences of culture, religion economics
and politics
require a thoughtful, committed response. Love 146 has initiated two
core
program areas to combat the issue of child sex slavery and
exploitation,
Prevention and Aftercare. In addition, Love146 works to grow a body of
Research on the issue to enhance the knowledge base for the communities
we serve, our partners and our work." Quoted from the web site.
Notforsalecampaign.org "Not For Sale equips and mobilizes Smart Activists to
deploy innovative
solutions to re-abolish slavery in their own backyards and across the
globe."
Quoted from the web site. The term "slavery" includes human
trafficking.
This is an action oriented site.
Polaris
Project "Polaris Project is committed to combating human
trafficking and
modern-day slavery, and to strengthening the anti-trafficking movement
through a comprehensive approach." Quoted from the website.
Ricky
Martin Foundation "Our flagship program was created to support the
international framework
for the elimination of child trafficking, and to influence policy
makers
in the war against the exploitation of minors."
The A21 Campaign "The A21 Campaign is comprised of individuals,
organizations, government
officials, and people like you who are committed to abolishing
injustice
in the 21st century. Our goal is four-fold:
Prevent people from being trafficked.
Protect and support those who have been trafficked.
Prosecute traffickers, and strengthen legal
responses to trafficking.
Partner with law enforcement, service providers and
community members
to provide a comprehensive front against trafficking."
Quoted from the website.
The Blind
Project "The Blind Project is a collective of compassionate
individuals
uniting together, leveraging their unique talents to empower victims
and
survivors of the commercial sex trade in Southeast Asia. We
consist
solely of volunteers with no paid staff." Quoted from the web
site.
Traffickinginpersons.com "Trafficking in Persons is a ministry of Warm Blankets
Orphan Care
International, a nonprofit Christian mission intent on fulfilling the
Great
Commission while protecting the vulnerable and rescuing and caring for
increasing numbers of human trafficking victims." Quoted from the
web site.
UNICEF --
Unite for Children "UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world
where the
rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to
influence
decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to
turn
the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique
among
world organizations, and unique among those working with the
young."
Quoted from the website, which contains a section on child
trafficking.
Veronica's
Voice "To connect with American victims of commercial sexual
exploitation
(prostitution) of all ages, to encourage, educate and empower them to
make
lifestyle changes, which lead to recovery of their mind, body and
spirit....Dedicated
to human rights and social change for American victims of commercial
sex
exploitation without voices." Quoted from the web site
World
Vision World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization
dedicated
to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to
reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and
injustice
ChildLaw
Blog Helpful information on trafficking in the United States.
Diane
Scimone Blog Reports on efforts to abolich trafficking.
Provides valuable
information about trafficking and opportunities to get involved (e.g,
by
signing a petition).
Human
Trafficking Victim Safe Touching report of a child trafficking victim who was
rescued by
F.L.I.P. (Female Legal and Investigative Progessionals)
"Illegal
Children" Abducted by Chinese Authorities and Trafficked Abroad This article describes a process hereby by local Chinese
authorities
profit by confiscating children from families that disobey China's
"one-child
policy" and traffick them outside China via adoption. The
adoptive
parents pay substantially for the child.
Shared
Hope International "Shared Hope International exists to rescue and restore
women and
children in crisis. We are leaders in a worldwide effort to prevent and
eradicate sex trafficking and slavery through education and public
awareness."
Quoted from the web site.
21st
Century Slavery -- Human Trafficking in Portland (Video) "Within the past decade, human trfficking has reemerged
as a major
concern. Officials estimate that 45,000 to 50,000 women and
children
are trafficked into the U.S. every year from many parts of the world,
and
the average of the victims is reported to be 20 years old." It is
estimated that 300,000 to 400,000 children participate in the sex trade
in the United States today. What does that suggest about the
child
predator community? law enforcement? the media?
VietACT
(Video) "Slideshow providing facts and figures of human
trafficking in Southeast
Asia." About 4 minutes
Witness:
Bought & Sold, An Investigative Documentary about the International
Trade in Women (Video) "Based on a two year undercover investigation, Bought
& Sold
documents the illegal trafficking in women for forced prostitution out
of Russia and the former Soviet Union and into Europe, Asia, and the
United
States. Global Survivor Network staff went undercover in meetings
with the Russian mafia and in brothels around the world to get an
insider's
perspective on how the international trade in women works. This
groundbreaking
documentary helped to catalyze legislative reform on trafficking
worldwide,
as well as new financial resources to address the problem." It is
self evident that the trafficking of women will affect children.
Other
Anti-Human
Trafficking Task Force Strategy and Operations e-Guide "Developed in partnership by the Department of Justice’s
Office
for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA),
this e-Guide is a resource for both established and new Task Forces.
Established
Task Forces can use it to enhance existing operations or as a tool to
assist
in the revitalization of Task Force efforts and operations. This Guide
does not provide OVC or BJA programmatic or grant-specific information
as it is intended to be a tool for all anti-trafficking Task Forces,
regardless
of funding source." Quoted from the Guide
International
Crisis Aid Helpful collection of statistics and reports on sex
trafficking
in the United States.
Legal
Best Practices Guide for the Protection of Child Victims of Human
Trafficking This guide is "An overview of information helpful to
identify, assist,
and effectively represent children who are victims of human trafficking," and "A list of
definitions,
red flags, case illustrations, tips, laws, and other resources about
working
with child victims of human trafficking" Quoted from the Guide
National
PTA Resolution: Child Trafficking (pdf) This excellent document gives a report on the progress
of each state
with regard to child trafficking laws. Check to see how your
state
is doing.