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Twenty Years of Fighting for Freedom
A lot can happen in twenty years. Two decades ago this month, George W. Bush was inagurated into his second term as President of the United States. The iPhone hadn't been released yet. No one had ever heard of Spotify, TikTok, or Hulu. Netflix still mailed DVDs so you...
Task Forces v. Coalitions
Understanding the Roles of Human Trafficking Task Forces & Human Trafficking CoalitionsHuman trafficking is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. Across the U.S., various organizations and entities have combined resources and skills to reach...
Courage to Love
United Against Human Trafficking proudly stands with our partners in Houston to establish justice for our clients – regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, or ability. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and...
But no one comes back to the jails…
Absolutely, let's delve into why individuals in jail are particularly vulnerable to the risk of human trafficking. Incarcerated individuals are often amongst the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society. They face a myriad of challenges and barriers...
Change and Breakthrough in 2023
My Dear Friend,It has been my great privilege and joy to serve United Against Human Trafficking since 2015! During my tenure, it has been an honor to partner with survivor leaders, agencies, and individuals, to push the anti-trafficking movement forward. As I...
In the News: Coalition Aims to Combat Human Trafficking in SW La
CW39: Can You Spot the Signs of Human Trafficking?
Meteorologist Carrigan Chauvin interviews the CEO of United Against Human Trafficking to break down the importance of bringing awareness to this topic. January is human trafficking awareness month. We never want to provoke fear onto individuals with topic of this matter, however, knowledge is power when it comes to being safe and free.
Houston Public Media: Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking
You Can Keep Teens Safe this Holiday Season
When you give to United Against Human Trafficking, you help kids like Nyoka stay safe. It’s normal for teenagers to feel lonely and misunderstood – but for Nyoka, these feelings were so intense at times that they clouded her mind. She would lay in her bed, staring at...
How Walking 13 Miles Helped Me Understand Human Trafficking Better
In August of 2022, I made the big move from a small community in Central Minnesota to the big city of Houston. While living here for the past 4 months I have been struck by the balance of beauty and hardship that this metro area has to offer. I never realized how...
In the News: Houston Air Transport Locals 811 and 2198 Continue Support for Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking
PODCAST – The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline (Part 1)
The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in...