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Human Trafficking Affects Communities of Color Differently? Yes, It Does!

How can that be? Interested members of the community learned the answer to that question at our recent Let’s Talk webinar entitled Understanding the Link Between Race and Human Trafficking, which occurred on June 17, 2021. This insightful program featured a panel of three survivor leaders in the field of human trafficking prevention who each brought their different perspectives to …

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What Don’t We Know About St. Patrick?

In our July 30, 2020 post about St. Josephine Bakhita, we learned about someone who overcame slavery and human trafficking and decided to use what she learned from her suffering to dedicate her life to helping others. Bakhita is now the patron saint of Sudan, slavery, and human trafficking. Who are the other trafficking survivors who used their heartbreaking experiences …

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The Science of Volunteering

Over the last year or so, some of my most thrilling experiences stem from knowing that, in some way, my volunteer efforts with Just Ask Prevention have benefited others. But this probably doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. After all, don’t we volunteer because we want to help people? If not to help others, why else would we …

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Saint Josephine Bakhita- Patron Saint of Human Trafficking

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, as organizations, governments, and individuals all over the world pause to rededicate themselves to their anti-trafficking goals, it is important that we listen to the stories of survivors and let them guide us in our work. To this end, we invite you to learn more about the life of an extraordinary trafficking …

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The Case of Chrystul Kizer: A Look at Child Trafficking Laws in Action

On June 5, 2018, then 17-year-old Chrystul Kizer was arrested and put in jail. She is accused of murdering her trafficker, Randall P. Volar III, setting his house on fire, and stealing his car. Prior to that day, Chrystul had been abused and sold for sex by her trafficker for two years. Police detained Volar several times during the period …

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The Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019

Background On February 7, 2019, the House of Representatives passed an important bill entitled Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Karen Bass (D, CA), introduced it to the House on January 11, 2019. The bill passed 414-1, indicating the significant bipartisan support for this issue. Rep. Bass’ co-sponsor was Rep. Ann Wagner (R, MO). Next, …

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Hotels are Taking Action Against Human Trafficking

For many of us, summer is all about traveling. Rest, relaxation, new adventures are all just a few of the things we enjoy when we journey beyond our own four walls. If we’re not day-tripping, we must find accommodations. We all have the opportunity to be vigilant and watch for human trafficking situations when we stay in hotels. Fortunately, many …

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You Can Fight Human Trafficking Too! Volunteer for Just Ask Prevention

There are so many things we could discuss in our inaugural blog entry. Everyone at Just Ask has so many positive things to say about our organization. We are all passionate about achieving our goal of eradicating human trafficking and we work hard to accomplish it. We want to put a stop to human trafficking through education, awareness, and outreach. …