by Melinda Sampson | Apr 16, 2024 | FAQ, Labor Trafficking
A common question that comes up while we are out in the community is, “We are talking about sex trafficking, right?” And the answer to that one is yes, but we are also talking about labor trafficking. When we are addressing human trafficking, we cannot forget the...
by Melinda Sampson | Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, FAQ
A common question that comes up during our community education sessions, after we say that forcible kidnap by a stranger is not the typical start of human trafficking experience, is why don’t they just leave, then? The answer to that question is as complicated as the...
by Melinda Sampson | Sep 26, 2023 | FAQ
People who attend our trainings or chat with us at community events often ask us about southern border control and how that relates to human trafficking. Oftentimes, the question sounds like, “If we improve border control, can we get rid of human trafficking here?”...
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...
