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Earl Lewis

Earl Lewis is the founding director of the University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions and the Thomas C. Holt Distinguished University Professor of History, Afroamerican and African Studies, and Public Policy. He is president emeritus of The A

Brad Jeffery

Brad Jeffery | CEO & Co-founder of the MADE FREE brand Brad and his wife, Katherine, started MADE FREE from a deep desire to use business as a force for ending one of today’s most urgent human injustices: slavery. Brad’s background includes 30+ y

How a Twitter Story Made You Aware of Sex Trafficking

In my recent blog Visual Stereotypes I went over some of the main reasons why sensational images of human trafficking are harmful and ignore other types of labor exploitation. In light of a recent trending topic on social media, I wanted to address s

Human Trafficking, Refugees and Displaced Persons: What Terms to Use

In the last nine months, the press has put some miles on the word “refugee.” They’ve used the word to describe people fleeing the Syrian civil war, people who are internally displaced and the boat people of Myanmar. Many would not hesitate to use th

Restavek Freedom in Haiti - Rose

“In 2010, you know the earthquake [happened]. And my mom was dead. So, I was in a camp of men and women, and they took care of me. And then I met a woman named Anna. She was with the organization IOM (International Organization for Migration), and sh

Anti-Trafficking Education in High Schools

“As an ordinary person, what can I do to combat human trafficking?” This is a question I have been asked before, and my response to people is to get involved by using your gift. If you are a quilter, give those quilts to places that are trying to hel

Want to Volunteer for an Antislavery Organization? Ask These Questions First.

Volunteering time and expertise are great ways to support antislavery and anti-trafficking organizations. However, it’s essential to think through the implications of your participation in a particular organization, program and community. Before taki

How It’s Made: Child Labor, Bonded Labor Brewing Your Cup of Coffee

If you spend $3.00 at a coffee shop every work day, you’d be paying over $700.00 a year for coffee alone. That might be a steep price to pay for your daily dose of caffeine, but is it worth it? More importantly, does the price accurately reflect the

Pimping v. Trafficking - Consequences for Victims

In December of 2014, we had the privilege of visiting and aftercare shelter called Open Door Foundation. Mirela is a lawyer for the foundation and is working on a variety of cases at all times. While talking about the inner workings of a trafficking

Get Your Products into Large Retail Stores

Nicole is the founder of Polished Pearl, a luxury lifestyle brand whose profits go to the needs of vulnerable children. Their products are made in two different countries where they are trying to fight trafficking through employment. This style of bu