Human Trafficking in Rural Areas: Spotting the Signs

From media reports, to posted signs in airport terminals, awareness has increased when it comes to remaining alert for potential victims of human trafficking when traveling by plane. But airports are not the only place where human trafficking hides. Other … Continue Reading →

Human Trafficking in Higher Education

Far-Reaching Impact of Human Trafficking According to the DEA, “human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.” This sinister form of exploitation continues to cast its shadow over … Continue Reading →

Social Justice and Human Trafficking

The Reality of Human Trafficking As with any societal issue, widespread knowledge about human trafficking is a vital asset in the efforts to attenuate it. This means having the appropriate language, facts, and stories accessible in a way that we … Continue Reading →

Tackling the Complex Challenges of Human Trafficking

Statistics about human trafficking are hard to digest. Consider the following: 9 million people worldwide are victims of forced labor, including sexual exploitation at any given time (United Nations) 5 million people in the U.S. are human trafficking victims at … Continue Reading →