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“Working harder than an ugly stripper since 2013.” I gazed at these words that were on the business T-shirt of a middle-aged man as I...
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Sex Trafficking & Human Trafficking
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Common Stereotypes of Sex Trafficking
If you google “sex trafficking” the images that come up are bound hands, high heels, lipstick, barcode tattoos, and faces of females....
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Missouri Home For Sex Trafficking Survivors Awarded Gold Certification
Kansas City, Missouri— This week, REHOPE was awarded a Gold level of certification from the national Safe House Certification, provided...
- Mar 4
- 2 min
How Does Child Sex Trafficking Happen in America?
When I first learned about child sex trafficking, it was during a presentation about child brothels in Cambodia. Of course, that was hard...
- Feb 24
- 4 min
How Porn Grooms Children to Accept Violence and Abuse in Relationships
Kids, in unprecedented numbers, are watching extremely violent pornography. This is how it actively teaches them to accept abuse in...
- Feb 9
- 2 min
The Truth Behind Legalized Prostitution
“It’s the oldest profession in the world”, “prostitution is a victimless crime”, and “sex work is real work”. These are phrases that are...
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Why So Many Teen Girls Are Planning on Becoming OnlyFans Stars
Many teen girls today plan on skipping high school graduation to join OnlyFans when they are 18. They believe they can start making loads...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Are Women The Only Victims of Trafficking?
Media attention, resources, and education primarily focuses on women who have experienced sex trafficking in the United States. And while...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Are Human Smuggling & Human Trafficking The Same Thing?
Human smuggling and human trafficking are two different crimes, although most people think they are one and the same. In fact, many news...
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
Human Trafficking Report Cards: How Did We Do?
Have you ever received an assignment back from a teacher and the dreaded red F at the top of the page confirmed your fears? You failed...
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Child Sex Trafficking Rescue and Intervention: Who is at the front-line?
Kansas City man sentenced for sex trafficking four victims (fox4kc.com) Child sex trafficking rescue and intervention. What images come...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
How Do We End Child Trafficking?
Arkansas man sentenced life in prison for sex trafficking kids | 5newsonline.com The thought of people paying money to rape a 6-year-old...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
What About The Children?
When a child is removed from a trafficking situation, have you ever thought about what happens next? Most people assume they are quickly...
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
The Devil Is In The Details
Over 210 arrested during Ohio’s largest human trafficking sting (video) (cleveland19.com) Trafficking headlines get a lot of attention....
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Massage At Midnight?
Shawnee Co. DA targets illicit massage businesses (wibw.com) I remember driving through a small town in Kansas in the middle of the night...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy
A few days ago, I was driving through my neighborhood when those words caught my attention. They were printed on the windshield of a...
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding Grooming Tactics
Springfield Man, Woman Sentenced for Sex Trafficking a Child | USAO-WDMO | Department of Justice This trafficking case brings to light...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
How Can You Help?
When most people become aware of the atrocities of human trafficking, it raises up indignation and an urge to “do something” to combat...
- Aug 23, 2022
- 1 min
New Name; Same Mission
Restoration House, the largest provider of long-term residential housing for human trafficking survivors in the Midwest is rebranding. We...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 4 min
REHOPE Strengthens Commitment to Housing, Healing Survivors of Human Trafficking During COVID-19
By: Heather Bridges “Am I coming home with you? Do you have a safe place for me?” These words, spoken by a victim of human trafficking,...
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