Human Trafficking is modern day slavery, widespread throughout the United States today. Trafficking in humans is the second largest criminal industry in the world. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of sexual…

The Refuge for DMST™ (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) is a non-profit organization that has developed The Refuge Ranch, a long-term, residential, therapeutic community for girls, minors through age 19, who have been rescued from sex traffickers. The Refuge…

There are almost 79,000 minors and youth victims of sex trafficking in Texas today, according to new two-year study by the University of Texas.

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs when one person exerts control over another person to exploit them economically. The victim is controlled through manipulation, violence or the threat of violence, and cannot walk away.    The UN Protocol…

Each year, millions of people are trafficked around the world, including here in Central Texas.

Since launching at the end of 2017, SAFE CARES is already seeing an impact on the lives of young people being trafficked in Central Texas.

SAFE CARES stands for Collaboration, Advocacy, Response and Engagement for Survivors. CARES advocates support survivors of exploitation in Central Texas. Mission To provide a comprehensive response for survivors of exploitation by creating opportunities to…

We’re proud to count the Allies Against Slavery team as part of the Impact Hub family! Read on to find out more about what this advocacy group is doing to take action against human trafficking and the modern slave trade in Texas—and what you can do to help.…

From Texas Standard: For a long time, people rescued from a human trafficking situation in Texas were not assured of a place to stay. The state only had 24

An Austin woman is helping young sex trafficking survivors move on from their troubled past.

Scientists with UT Austin are receiving a National Science Foundation grant to explore ways to disrupt human trafficking supply chains related to Hurricane Harvey reconstruction efforts.