by Melinda Sampson | Sep 18, 2023 | FAQ
A common question we get asked is, “Does human trafficking happen in North Carolina?” Human trafficking occurs in North Carolina every day. The minimal available data answers the question, and though it isn’t a full picture, it does provide a snapshot....
by Melinda Sampson | Aug 9, 2023 | Labor Trafficking
We have seen countless documentaries, news stories, and reports about forced labor in the global food supply chain. In the U.S., the government cringes at the thought of trading with other countries that condone forced labor. Recently the Department of Homeland...
by Melinda Sampson | Jul 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Resources
Every year, on July 30, human trafficking is acknowledged and discussed across the globe for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring a global day of awareness about human trafficking. The resolution...
by Melinda Sampson | Jun 21, 2022 | Mental Health
June is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month, and it is important to highlight that many, many survivors report suffering from PTSD after they leave the trafficking experience. Therefore, understanding what PTSD is and how it affects a...
by Madison Craft | Mar 23, 2022 | Resources, Shelter
Safe and affordable housing is a necessity that many survivors of trafficking do not have access to, and as noted by the Freedom Network Training Institute, a lack of stability in regard to housing can “re-traumatize survivors and put them at greater risk of being...
