Porous Borders & Cultivated Threats
Richard Schoeberl argues that controlling the U.S. border is more than just immigration control, it is about protection from threats including human trafficking
The nexus between drug trafficking and human trafficking
Three of Hope for Justice's U.S. investigators have published a major article on the nexus between drug trafficking and human trafficking, with calls to tackle the power of the transnational gangs and crime groups profiting from human misery and exploitation. Writing in the journal Domestic Preparedness using evidence from recent Hope for Justice investigations and
Hope for Justice endorses the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
We strongly supports this legislation to provide federal criminal record relief to human trafficking survivors forced to commit a non-violent offense.
U.S. survivor story: “Hope for Justice restored the trust I needed”
A survivor of child abuse whose perpetrator was brought to justice after 30 years says support from Hope for Justice is one reason she was able to move forward.
Hope for Justice launches new survivor support service in Tennessee
Hope for Justice's new survivor support services in Tennessee, thanks to a grant from the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC), increase the reach of our service to those who need it most.
Maisie’s story
Our investigation showed that the '14-year-old boy' talking to Maisie was in fact a 44-year-old adult man with a conviction for kidnapping and other crimes.
Human Trafficking – A National Security Issue
The exploitation and violation of human rights knows no boundaries and requires preparedness and response efforts from every country, every state, and every city.
Labor Trafficking – An Underreported Escalating Crisis
Labor trafficking for forced labor in the U.S. can be identified in many forms, including debt bondage, involuntary servitude, coercion, and violence.
Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco
Understanding the factors that funnel people into labor trafficking can improve understanding of the vulnerabilities that immigrant populations in the U.S. face
USA: 12-year-old safe after being groomed by convicted kidnapper
A 12-year-old girl, who was groomed online by a 44-year-old man with a kidnapping conviction, is now safe thanks to law enforcement and Hope for Justice.