How traffickers take advantage of others during a hurricane or other natural disasters
Our hearts go out to all of those who are impacted by Hurricane Ian. These are times where we all have to care for one another – and one way…
Robin Hassler-Thompson guest on The EmPower Hour
Robin Hassler Thompson, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) joins the panel this week to talk about human trafficking and how you and your business can…
Addressing Online Harassment and Abuse in Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking Information Memorandum
In June 2022, the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse (Task Force) launched with a roundtable of experts, including individuals with lived experience, on “increasing support…
City of Tallahassee poised to fund training for businesses to fight human trafficking
The city of Tallahassee is poised to fund an initiative offering businesses the training to help workers spot the signs of human trafficking. Tallahassee’s Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center, known…
Credit repair process for survivors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing financial products and services for consumers, has published details of a new process for victims and survivors…
2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by United States Department of State
The United States Department of State has released the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report. This report is an integral part of understanding the state of anti-human trafficking work, both domestically…
Virginia State Police launch Operation Safe Passage to raise awareness of human trafficking
VIRGINIA, USA — The Virginia State Police have partnered with the Virginia Trucking Association, along with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, to kickstart a high-visibility human trafficking prevention campaign to help…
Testimonial: Susan Gage
My name is Susan Gage, and I am both a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Episcopal priest. As part of my Rule of Life, I have pledged to donate a…
New Online Training Program Educates Local Workplaces About Human Trafficking
Tallahassee, Florida – Workers and managers at area businesses now have an opportunity to join the fight against human trafficking thanks to the launch on March 3 of STACPRO, a…
I’m a survivor of sex trafficking and invisible no more
In the State Department Trafficking in Persons Report this year, I finally saw stories of LGBTQ survivors, and even a profile of a male survivor. This is a start, but…