Women Like Us

by Jenny Macahon | Aug 23, 2018 | News Room

Before this program I did not know that resources existed for women like us… – Nikki 

Women like us. When I heard Nikki say those words I was reminded why we created Real Talk. Our team developed the ten-week, trauma informed program in 2017 after recognizing how many women and children are overlooked. People in the criminal justice and child welfare systems are high-risk populations for trafficking, yet they are the most unidentified. Lured with the promise of employment, shelter and affection, they are particularly susceptible to coercion, abuse and face the risk of victimization by traffickers. We decided it was time to create a space for these women where they could finally speak.

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Prevention With Educational Empowerment: UAHT’s Youth Programs

by Jenny Macahon | Feb 16, 2018 | News Room

With Written Contribution from Quin’tara Spencer.  

Contrary to some misconceptions, American children can be victims of sex trafficking. These children are not only from at-risk, vulnerable populations, such as runaways, children of broken homes, or foster children: victims can be of any socioeconomic background, from stable families and affluent communities.

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Tokens For Bags to Benefit United Against Human Trafficking!

by Jenny Macahon | Jan 25, 2018 | News Room

Have you ever wanted to shop in a way that is sustainable, does not contribute to sweatshop or slave labor, and support local charities? Right now through June 2018, Buffalo Exchange Montrose has chosen UAHT as a beneficiary of the Bags for Tokens program!

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