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…
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…
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…
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…
The Legality of Human Trafficking
Legal Actions Related To Human Trafficking Human trafficking is modern-day slavery where individuals benefit financially from the control and exploitation of others. Oftentimes victims do not know how to get…
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