How is human trafficking allowed to happen?

We live in a modern world with a history involving slavery and oppression of people groups. After presidents and national heroes had legally abolished slavery, many of us like to think, or are misguided to believe that slavery is long gone. This is why so many people are unaware of human trafficking. read more

People who know and don’t do anything are allowing it to happen. They’re not doing anything to stop human trafficking. It’s surprising, because many organizations that try to help victims of human trafficking are founded and developed in third world countries, and not countries where people have the means to help. read more

Spread the word and help raise awareness in our society about human trafficking. We are lucky we still live in a safe environment with people we love and be able to do what we want to do. Take a part of making a better place to live. I'm sure we all don't want to live in a world where slavery and human trafficking still happen to our fellow friends. read more

Others become trapped under insurmountable debts as part of labor trafficking. Some are forced into sex rings as prostitutes. Trafficking is still rife in the United States. More than 8,800 people were identified as victims of human trafficking in the Western Hemisphere last year, according to the U.S. State Department. read more

Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Initiative (NOVA HTI) is an organization based in Ashburn, Virginia, that seeks to connect the community to fight human trafficking. It seeks to raise awareness, advocates for change in laws, and assist victims of human trafficking. read more