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Human trafficking and tattoos

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

Mary NikkelMay 14, 2025

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The signs they missed: Sydney’s story

“I met him on the street. He took an interest in me. He was almost…

Mary NikkelSeptember 7, 2024

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Human trafficking and social media

“When I was trafficked, the guy knew about me from my Facebook account and was…

Mary NikkelJuly 11, 2024

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Human Trafficking and U.S. Hotels

While the average traveler can use one of five million hotel rooms in the United…

Emma S.March 14, 2024

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A Vital Step in the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Urgent Need to Pass H.R. 5856

Human trafficking is one of the most severe and rampant violations of human rights in…

Laura ParkerJanuary 4, 2024

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Boys are trafficked too: Survivor leader Sean Wheeler’s story

When you think of someone being trafficked, who do you picture? Many of us immediately…

Mary NikkelSeptember 20, 2023

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In Defense of the Kids Online Safety Act: Protecting Children in the Digital Age

For the last decade, The Exodus Road has supported law enforcement around the world in…

Laura ParkerSeptember 18, 2023

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Human Trafficking in the USA

We all want safety and stability. People who end up in human trafficking are no…

Susan Maginn and the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Cell at Mercyhurst UniversityFebruary 9, 2023

United States Capital building where lawmakers passed the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022.

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Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 Passed by Congress

The United States Congress passed the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 (H.R.7181) on December…

Mary NikkelJanuary 23, 2023

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July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

When was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons started? The day was officially established on…

Mary NikkelJuly 27, 2022

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