Seeing Human Trafficking in Tennessee [Guest Post]
This post was written by CCAHT volunteer Rebecca Warren. — “Of course, I’d read about it, but I had no idea it happened here,” my mother-in-law said, gesturing around her….
Human Trafficking and Legislative Progress: Tennessee’s Evolving Response to a Complex Crime
Human Trafficking and Legislative Progress: Tennessee’s Evolving Response to a Complex Crime As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, it seems an appropriate time to take an in-depth look at…
Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Research: Why the Difference Matters
Evidence-based research has been a hot topic as of late and it is used in many contexts such as medical fields and social services. Recently, the term evidence-informed research has joined…
Would Legalizing Commercial Sex Reduce the Occurrence of Sex Trafficking?
The age-old question about the “oldest profession” still plagues the minds of deep thinkers to this day. Would legalizing commercial sex reduce the occurrence of sex trafficking? Some studies suggest…
Julia, Our Super Awesome Monday Morning Hero!
Hello, I’m Julia Hesse. I am currently the Visitor Services Coordinator at the Muse Knoxville, a children’s art and science museum located in Chilhowee Park. I received my bachelors degree…
5 Resources to Help You Better Understand Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is an important issue for our community to address. In fact, human trafficking is becoming one of the most talked about issues in our neighborhoods today. All this…
When Trafficking Isn’t “Taken”: Introducing HT 201
If you’ve followed us for long, you know our organization takes serious issue with misconceptions about human trafficking. But why? Why don’t we jump on the “Taken” bandwagon or sell…
Transforming Culture with Love
At the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, we exist to unite and equip our community to end modern-day slavery through awareness, training, and intervention efforts across upper East Tennessee. At…
1 Simple Way to Fight Labor Trafficking This Holiday Season
One of the least frequently discussed causes of Global Human Trafficking is the income disparity in communities with lower socio economic statuses. Sadly, one cause of extreme poverty is the…
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed.
“Hello everyone! Lisa (program coordinator) Here! I want to share some thoughts on something I experienced last month. Feel free to comment and join the conversation. This blog post comes…
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