U.S. Trafficking Archives - The Exodus Road

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Human Trafficking Myths

Human trafficking is a hidden crime that is easy to sensationalize or unintentionally spread myths…

Victoria Garcia and Mary NikkelJune 26, 2026

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Labor Trafficking in the United States

Roughly 50,000 people are working in forced labor, or labor trafficking, right now in the…

Becky Giovagnoni & Mary NikkelJune 22, 2026

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Human Trafficking in the USA

Does human trafficking happen in the U.S.? The data is clear: human trafficking continues to…

Susan Maginn and the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Cell at Mercyhurst UniversityMay 27, 2026

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Famous Human Trafficking Cases

Human trafficking hides in the shadows. Traffickers prey on the vulnerable and the voiceless. However,…

Mary NikkelFebruary 3, 2026

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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

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Behind Closed Doors: Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Behind Closed Doors: Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Intimate partner violence, which is also referred…

Rusan LateefJune 25, 2025

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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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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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