Women & Girls
January 31, 2022 End Slavery Now Spotlight
The Relationship Between Porn and Human Trafficking
Some people may believe that the porn they watch online is two consenting adults performing consensual sexual activities–but that’s less true than most people believe.
January 08, 2021 Tifany Boyles Spotlight
A Case Study On Sex Trafficking Prevention
In this article with End Slavery Now, the case is made that prevention is the forgotten “P” in the anti-human trafficking agenda.[1] To shift that narrative, End Slavery Now published the first article (Arming Women in the Quest to Prevent Trafficking).[2] of a two-part case study last year to follow a pilot program on human trafficking prevention. This is article two of that series with a year of reflection and an abundance of lessons learned to share.
November 15, 2019 Celia Williamson Story
"A Seat at the Table"
Dr. Celia Williamson's book is an inspiring blueprint for any modern-day abolitionist. It is the true story of an African American girl born in a poor neighborhood in Toledo, OH who grew up to become an internationally renowned academic and anti-trafficking activist.
August 16, 2019 Tifany Boyles Spotlight
Arming Women in the Quest to Prevent Trafficking
The first of a multi-part case study on sex trafficking prevention.
January 06, 2016 Angie Vredeveld Story
Vulnerability to Trafficking Among Acid Attack Survivors
December 03, 2015 Mariah Long Opinion
How a Twitter Story Made You Aware of Sex Trafficking
Her storytelling perfectly captured how blurry and confusing the lines can get for people when it comes to sex trafficking.
November 05, 2015 Story
Rupa's Story - Rescued from a Brothel
Finishing out our series with Nicole Robyn of Polished Pearl is the story of her first encounter with modern-day slavery.
October 07, 2015 Mariah Long Story
Pimping v. Trafficking - Consequences for Victims
While talking about the inner workings of a trafficking case, she brought up that it is incredibly difficult to get a trafficking conviction; so, most prosecutors will avoid it. This challenge has major implications for the victims.
September 22, 2015 Mariah Long Opinion
Challenges of Running an Aftercare Shelter
She once threatened a trafficker trying to gain information about the women inside her shelter. Monica charged, "I know where I am going when I die; hell is going to eat you alive." Yes. That happened.
