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Representative image of a young woman survivor working in a boho setting

Aftercare International Survivor-Centered Advisory Committee

Why are survivors retrafficked?

Freedom isn’t a finish line. When we think about survivors of human trafficking, we don’t…

Charlotte Grace AdamsFebruary 24, 2026

Aree, a survivor of sex trafficking, stands in a garden while smiling

Aftercare Survivor Stories

Aree’s story: a compassionate dreamer survives sex trafficking

First thing in the morning, Aree (a pseudonym) arrives at the jumping shrimp stand in…

Mary NikkelDecember 10, 2025

Mabelly, a survivor of sex trafficking, smiles with her face obscured for security

Aftercare Human Trafficking Rescues Survivor Stories

Mabelly’s Story: Surviving international trafficking

"I thought I would never see my family again.” Meet Mabelly, a courageous young woman…

Mary NikkelNovember 13, 2025

Blurred face image of a young Thai woman who has survived human trafficking

Aftercare Survivor Stories

A restored future: Mia’s story

A restored future: Mia’s story Mia (a pseudonym) grew up living a simple life in…

Mary NikkelOctober 2, 2025

Aftercare International Survivor-Centered Advisory Committee Survivor Stories U.S. Education U.S. Trafficking

Sex Trafficking in Colorado: Susan’s Story

Does human trafficking happen in Colorado? Human trafficking is common in every state and territory…

Mary NikkelAugust 12, 2025

Aftercare Human Trafficking Education U.S. Trafficking

Human trafficking and tattoos

Human trafficking and tattoos are closely linked, with many survivors leaving exploitation bearing permanent marks…

Mary NikkelMay 14, 2025

Depressed woman in an empty space looks up to the sun, eyes closed

Aftercare International Survivor-Centered Advisory Committee

How does human trafficking affect mental health?

The physical and mental health impacts of human trafficking are severe. One study by Loyola…

Mary NikkelMay 13, 2025

Young woman leans against a steering wheel at night

Aftercare Human Trafficking Education International Survivor-Centered Advisory Committee

Stockholm syndrome and human trafficking

Few psychological phenomena have captivated public attention as thoroughly as Stockholm syndrome. A quick search…

Mary NikkelMarch 11, 2025

Aftercare Survivor Stories

Her name is strength: Valentina’s story

At only 18 years old, Valentina was being trafficked for sex hundreds of miles away…

Mary NikkelDecember 17, 2024

A woman in a blue shirt, Nin at Freedom Home in Thailand.

Aftercare Human Trafficking Education Survivor Stories

Walking Away from Sex Trafficking: Nin’s Story

Like many teenagers, Nin* had a deep desire for independence. Unfortunately, that normal youthful desire…

Mary NikkelSeptember 29, 2023

Aftercare

Why are survivors retrafficked?

Aree’s story: a compassionate dreamer survives sex trafficking

Mabelly’s Story: Surviving international trafficking

A restored future: Mia’s story

Sex Trafficking in Colorado: Susan’s Story

Human trafficking and tattoos

How does human trafficking affect mental health?

Stockholm syndrome and human trafficking

Her name is strength: Valentina’s story

Walking Away from Sex Trafficking: Nin’s Story

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