HOTLINE WIN: Two men, accused of running a labor trafficking scheme disguised as a trucking company, were charged with continuous trafficking of persons after police were informed about the operation through the Trafficking Hotline. news4sanantonio.com/news/local/two…

The correlation between sexual abuse & human trafficking is disturbing & alarming, but not surprising. Sexual abuse can be a vulnerability that traffickers exploit & a way for traffickers to assert control over victims. See the Trafficking Hotline's data:polarisproject.org/blog/2023/04/s…

Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris, was interviewed for What’s Working Solutions, discussing the work Polaris does to combat trafficking & support victims/survivors, lessons learned, & how we can advance systems level change in the anti-trafficking field. whatsworkingsolutions.org/resource/inter…

People who are supposed to provide support and services to survivors of human trafficking often blame them for their trafficking experiences. Facing victim-blaming and the fear of not being believed may prevent survivors from seeking help and support. #SAAM2024

On this episode of the Man Enough Podcast, Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris, joined Ashley Judd to have an important conversation about vulnerabilities & exploitation -- & how many trafficking victims have also experienced other traumas in their childhood. youtube.com/watch?v=13kKay…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s campaign focuses on the role of Building Connected Communities in preventing sexual abuse. Racism, sexism, & other forms of oppression contribute to higher rates of sexual abuse & to human trafficking. nsvrc.org/about-saam-2024

“It’s my birthright to heal. I am healing. I was born to heal. Healing is my mandate.”
- Ashley Judd
Watch this episode of the Man Enough Podcast to learn more about Ashley Judd’s story and journey to healing: youtube.com/watch?v=13kKay…

HOTLINE WIN: Last week, a woman texted the Trafficking Hotline to report she was being held against her will & forced to engage in sex acts. Police arrested Orlando Smith, who was charged with assault, promoting prostitution, & an out-of-county warrant. kbnd.com/kbnd-news/loca…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a report that assesses the availability and accessibility of housing & services for survivors of human trafficking who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Learn more: huduser.gov/portal/portal/…
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