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…
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…
PTSD and Human Trafficking
PTSD. You may have heard this term before when talking about war or someone who is returning from war, but what you may not know is that many different types…
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…
Does ICE Deport Victims Of Human Trafficking?
Most cases of human trafficking are investigated by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the same federal agency that detains and deports undocumented immigrants. Understandably, many trafficking victims are unwilling…
Lessons Learned in Survivor Care
Preparing for the launch of the Grow Free TN safe house, we have spent countless hours examining the best practices of various service providers across the span of human trafficking,…
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…
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…
These girls are being held for prostitution? Weren’t they trafficked?
If you’ve seen the news this morning, you may have heard about the trafficking bust that occurred in Knox County just after midnight on Tuesday. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office…
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