by Melinda Sampson | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology
Over the past five years, there has been an overwhelming increase of Artificial Technology (AI) integration into many aspects of our society. In the fight against human trafficking, law enforcement, and professionals must be aware of this technology and its already...
by Melinda Sampson | Jul 9, 2024 | Advocacy, Legislation and Policy
NC Stop Human Trafficking is pleased to announce the NC General Assembly passed and Gov. Roy Cooper signed H971, making solicitation of prostitution by a sex buyer a felony in North Carolina. Previously, solicitation of prostitution by a sex buyer was a misdemeanor,...
by Melinda Sampson | Mar 25, 2024 | Prevention
Creating and organizing a healthy community helps prevent human trafficking. The prevention and end of human trafficking requires an approach implemented by all members of the community. A healthy community promotes an environment of safety, connectedness, and...
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?”...
