We fight so that ALL may live free.
On a mission to end human trafficking through educating the community, preventing exploitation, and empowering survivors.
We fight so that ALL may live free.
On a mission to end human trafficking through
educating the community, preventing exploitation, and empowering survivors.
United Against Human Trafficking
“Courageously unifying our community to end human trafficking and creating innovative solutions to break the cycle of modern-day slavery.
We fight so that all may live free.“
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking happens every day in our own communities. This crime continues to grow in the shadows of our society, and is one of the largest criminal industries in the world.
Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation and/or forced labor.
Million victims of forced labor/sex globally*
Victims in Texas*
Reported trafficking cases in US*
Our Programs
Education
We can all fight human trafficking in our daily lives. Our professional trainings and community presentations equip law enforcement, healthcare providers, teachers, social service providers and community members with the skills to recognize and respond to trafficking situations.
Why?
We all encounter trafficking situations and need the tools to respond.
10,724
Trained to spot and respond to trafficking situations in 2020.
Youth Prevention
Let’s stop trafficking before it starts. We work with teens and adolescents to develop the skills to recognize and safely avoid dangerous situations.Why?
55% of domestic minor victims of sex trafficking aged 7-11 years old are recruited through social media apps and websites* *Thorn January 2018 Survivor Insights Survey5,492
Students engaged in 2020.
Direct Services
Sometimes we need a support system to catch us when we’re falling. Our trauma-informed program, Real Talk provides an outlet for at-risk individuals and survivors to process their trauma. We visit county jails, schools, juvenile detention centers and human trafficking safe homes, building an individual’s strengths to promote emotional strength.Why?
Those with a history of past trauma, abuse and trafficking are at a high risk for human trafficking (re)victimization.279
Trafficking and trauma survivors served in 2020.
Outreach
Hitting the streets, we build relationships with homeless population and immigrant community. This way, we connect potential and current victims of trafficking with the resources to break free.Why?
Labor and sex trafficking victims are often overlooked within homeless and immigrant communities. Their vulnerabilities place them at an extremely high risk to abuse and coercion.21,870
Potential and current victims engaged in 2020.
Coalition
United Against Human Trafficking is the founder and lead agency of the Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition. Made up of over 70 members from around the Houston area, we unite the local anti-trafficking movement. We envision a collective end to human trafficking in Greater Houston.Why?
After facing trauma, survivors deserve the best care our city has to offer. By uniting a diverse group of social service agencies, faith communities, business and other organizations, the HRRC is creating a systemic solution of care and community resources for our great city.55
Participating organizations in 2020.
10,72
Trained to spot and respond to trafficking situations in 2020.
Youth Prevention
Teens and adolescents develop the skills to safely navigate potential and existing exploitative situations while learning how to access community resources.
Why?
55% of domestic minor victims of sex trafficking aged 7-11 years old are recruited through social media apps and websites*
*Thorn January 2018 Survivor Insights Survey
5,492
Youth trained to stay safe in 2020.
Direct Services
Real Talk, a trauma informed program enhances an at-risk individual and survivor’s life skills, strengthens coping strategies, and prevents a chance of (re) victimization. Conducted in county jails, schools, juvenile detention centers and human trafficking safe homes, our supportive services build individual strengths to promote emotional resiliency.
Why?
Individuals caught in the criminal justice and child welfare systems are among the most vulnerable to trafficking, and their abuse is often unreported. Those with a history of past trauma and abuse are also at higher risk for human trafficking victimization.
279
Trafficking and trauma survivors served in 2020.
Outreach
Hitting the streets to engage with the homeless population and immigrant community, outreach connects potential and current victims of trafficking with the resources to break free.
Why?
Labor and sex trafficking victims are often overlooked within homeless and immigrant communities. Their vulnerabilities place them at an extremely high risk to abuse and coercion.
21,870
Potential and current victims engaged in 2020
The Pathway
Connecting trafficked persons to service providers through one central system, we are committed to paving a pathway to coordinated care where inter-agency collaboration is celebrated. The Pathway is an online, interactive database for survivors and Case Managers to access resources in one central location.
Why?
Many of our partners specialize on one issue – homelessness, substance use, therapy, legal aid. Each holds necessary and life-saving programs in our city. But trafficking survivors need care from all the specialists. Too many times, we’ve seen trafficking survivors slip through the cracks of systems meant to empower them. It’s time to go beyond providing individual services and unify our efforts to ensure no trafficking survivor gets left behind.
55
Participating organizations in 2020.
Give Today
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Get Involved
Our work is possible by partnering with passionate abolitionists all over the city. You can join us by attending one of our events, requesting a speaker, or volunteering with our team.
Behind the Front Lines
PODCAST – Houston’s Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 2)
You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human...
PODCAST – Houston’s Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 1)
You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human...
Write Freedom in the Lives of Human Trafficking Survivors
Imagine being alone in a small apartment in a small town. You don’t know anybody, and your family is miles away grappling with their own challenges. What do you do? For Patty* the answer is creating...
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