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 5, 2023 | Legislation and Policy
How much is a childhood worth? I learned about child trafficking at a missions conference in 2006, and like many people first learning about the issue, I understood two things: it was selling children for sex, and it happened in foreign countries. Since that time,...
by Madison Craft | Feb 10, 2022 | Legislation and Policy
In November of last year, 24 individuals were indicted in a massive human trafficking and fraud case. Each defendant faces several charges with the potential for life sentences in federal prison. The details in the case of USA v. Patricio et. al. are...
