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 is a United Way Partner

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 is a United Way Partner

United Against Human Trafficking

“Courageously unifying our community to end human trafficking and creating innovative solutions to break the cycle of exploitation.

We fight so that all may live free.

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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.

3,467

Frontline professionals trained to spot and respond to trafficking situations in 2022.

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 Survey

1,800

Youth trained to stay safe in 2022.

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.

61

Trafficking survivors received case management services in 2022.

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.

2,428

Potential victims served through prevention programs in 2022.

Coalition

     Made up of over 50 members, we are uniting the local anti-trafficking movement. We envision a collective end to human trafficking in Greater Houston and Lake Charles.

Why?

After facing trauma, survivors deserve the best care that can be offered. By uniting a diverse group of social service agencies, faith communities, business and other organizations, UAHT Coalitions are creating a systemic solution of care and community resources.

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Participating members in 2022.

3,467

Frontline Professionals trained to spot and respond to trafficking situations in 2022.

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

1,800

Youth trained to stay safe in 2022.

Direct Services

Sometimes what we need is 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 exploitation. Conducted in county jails, schools, juvenile detention centers and human trafficking safe homes, our supportive services build an individual’s strengths to promote emotional resiliency.

Why?

Those with a history of past trauma, abuse and trafficking are at a high risk for human trafficking (re)victimization.

61

Trafficking survivors received wraparound case management in 2022.

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.

2,428

Potential victims served through prevention programs in 2022.

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. 

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Participating members in 2021.

Give Today

Support from people like you helps bring freedom to those trapped in exploitation. Keep the momentum going with a gift today.

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

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