May Updates
It happens to boys, too. Fight for a world where anyone, regardless of gender, can ask for help without stigma … and other news and insights from the field.
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As the Red “X” fades, our (collective) resolve will not
Every February, many of us from all over the world participate in the @enditmovement’s annual campaign to “Shine a Light on Slavery.” Depending on what you used to draw a red X on your hand (symbolizing your commitment to the movement), it will either fade rapidly or over time. No matter what, it WILL fade.
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Sextortion in Schools: Advice for Educators
Students are growing up in a world of social media. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat — these are today’s gathering places. The space where youth engage in the normal adolescent behavior of exploring and testing their boundaries. As a preventative measure, we want to teach kids how to safely navigate the Internet, how to recognize when something may be getting out of control, and how to access help when needed.
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A Story for Those About to Give Up on Abolition
Giving up is never the right answer. Reevaluating, yes, reimagining, of course — but never giving up. Yet that was nearly the end result of one Volunteer Team after a year of floundering. What a mistake that would have been. They rebounded with more impact than they had considered possible. Here’s how it all went down.
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Inspiring Action: Why Being on a Volunteer Team Matters
When people hear about child trafficking and exploitation they want to do something about it. But the issue is daunting, and thinking about what you can do tangibly to make a difference is vexing. We get it. We want you to know that engaging with a grassroots movement in your community, such as a Love146 Volunteer Team, is one of the most powerful and impactful actions anyone can take towards making a safer world for children. Here’s why.
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Connecticut Action: Protect the privacy of trafficking victims
Last week, you came through to help us launch a bill that would guarantee privacy to victims of trafficking in Connecticut. And now we need your help again in the final push to protect the confidentiality of the young survivors we work with, and many more.
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New York: Advocate for NYS Bill A8650B
Urge Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a new bill that would provide training for physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinical care and security personnel to identify, assess, and provide appropriate treatment or referral for people suspected of being human trafficking victims.
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Just Kik Me Now
We opted to go through his apps and messages. Kik was the first one we opened. That’s when we discovered “Laurie Bartlett.” This attractive, 20ish, flirty blond with great taste in underwear had, for some unknown reason, taken an interest in and privately messaged my 12-year old son.
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Those On the Journey With us
This month, for the first time, volunteers in New York State connected with a local business to fund local work supporting our in-depth prevention education curriculum, Not a #Number, designed to help keep vulnerable youth safe. `
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“I Couldn’t Sleep After Reading Your Website”
A supporter writes: There is something really unique about the way you educate about your cause, something raw and at the same time so loving that attracts me. I don’t know as much about any other organizations to which I donate as I do about you.
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3 Ways to Give this Season
This holiday season, there are a lot of ways that you can support Love146. We have e-cards, printable cards, awesome gift items, and even hanging wall pennants!
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Talking about trafficking in… Florida
Kelly, a Love146 Task Force Leader and Florida resident, talks about the unique characteristics of human trafficking in Central Florida.
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Talking About Trafficking in… Washington D.C.
Love146 supporter Ruth Tam talks about the unique ways human trafficking is discussed and present in her city: Washington D.C.
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Of Supreme Importance: Listening and Making Heard the Voices of Children
Those who sexually exploit children in motels and hotels usually hide behind tightly closed doors. But in this case, we made sure they were fully visible to the Court.
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Running Towards Change in a Red Dress
Kristen Guerrieri, a stay at home mom, decided to run in a red dress during rush hour traffic. Then a friend joined her. Then another…
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Connecting Slavery “Then” with Slavery “Now”: Part II
What can we learn about modern day slavery by looking at the African American experience?
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Connecting Slavery “Then” with Slavery “Now”: Part I
James Stewart, Founder of Historians Against Slavery, shares his thoughts on the contrasts between slavery “then” and “now.”
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GET RID OF THE BYSTANDER
How do we create an environment in which child sex trafficking and…
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An Abolitionist walks into a hotel…
This is a guest post from Chris Hnin, of Tufts University, who…
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HR 1732
Victims and children at-risk of trafficking often come into contact with the…
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An Incredible Hope
Two organizations working with sex tourists and pimps who believe that change is possible for the worst pimp or perpetuator.
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Love146 Announces Europe Prevention Initiative
Love146 is excited to share the start of our new European Prevention program. The first project in this new program is the Love146 Cross Border Initiative!
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Considering Implications
I have been back in Cambodia for 3 months and one of the most disturbing things have heard about was about the situation with youth leaving orphanages in Cambodia. There are more than 200 orphanages in Cambodia that have often been set up by well meaning people (including many expatriates) who just wanted to “do something.”
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EVICTED CHILDREN RECEIVE NEW BIKES
This Saturday Love146 Director of Prevention, Glenn Miles met with community leaders to present 80 bicycles to children living in the blue tent community outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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A Picture of the Movement
WOW! It has been a long time since I was in high school. High Schoolers are amazing. They are full of life and energy. They are idealists… I almost forgot! It is kind of fun (and a little strange!) to be brought back down memory lane.
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Is there a place for expatriate workers in the developing world?
I am well aware that the locals understand the context far better than me. Believe me, it sometimes feels very uncomfortable. So what is the added on value me being based in the region?
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Craigslist and police partner to stop sex-trafficking
Craigslist is teaming up with Canadian law enforcement to try to stop the sale of sex with children that one expert says has turned the popular online classified service into a modern-day "
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Love146 Partner Debuts Animation Toolkit Film
Love146 partner organization debuted the third film in their educational series yesterday at the RCBC Plaza in Makati, Philippines.
