by Melinda Smith | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) established the US as a world leader in the fight against human trafficking, using a comprehensive approach that includes prosecution, protection, and prevention. This framework strives to ensure that survivors are...
by Jean Bruggeman | Jun 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
On the World Day Against Child Labor, countries across the globe are standing up for the rights and well-being of young people. While the United States has taken steps to protect the health and safety of young people working in a host of industries, children working...
by Melinda Smith | Jun 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking Maria Grazia Giammarinaro is presenting her final country report of recommendations for the US government on how to combat trafficking in persons. These recommendations centralize the knowledge gathered...
by Melinda Smith | Jun 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, S. 1311, the Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017, was introduced in the Senate by original co-sponsors Cornyn, Klobuchar, Grassley, Feinstein, Corker, Brown, Heller, Wyden, Rubio, Coons and Hatch. Today, Senators Grassley, Feinstein, Cornyn,...
