Combating trafficking at its source by empowering justice systems to stop traffickers. #StopTrafficking
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An estimated 27.6 million people are in forced labor or forced sexual exploitation at any given time, often in places where traffickers face little risk of being caught. Awareness matters, but it will never stop traffickers on its own.
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Ava was a 14-year-old middle school student in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with the same hopes and dreams as any kid her age. But home was hard, and one day she ran away.
It didn't take long for a trafficker to find her.
Read Ava's story here: traffickinginstitute.org/jus…
Human Trafficking Institute retweeted
Human trafficking takes many forms from forced labour and child exploitation to forced marriage and the use of children in illegal activities.
A child forced to beg or steal may not simply be an offender, they may be a victim of trafficking and exploitation.
Gabby Massey the Country Director of the Human Trafficking Institute stated that effective response to crime requires law enforcement to look beyond the offence, identify victims, investigate properly, ensure their safety and connect them to appropriate support services.
Recognize. Respond. Protect. Refer.
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Keeping kids safe online doesn't start with the perfect filter or setting. It starts with an ongoing conversation between parent and child.
That's why we built the Online Parent Safety Guide to help you have that conversation.
Download it free today: traffickinginstitute.org/hti…
Trafficking is not inevitable. When traffickers know they'll face real consequences, the crime stops being worth the risk. Every trafficker stopped means victims freed today.
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A 1,796% increase in traffickers arrested and prosecuted.
That's the result of HTI's model since launching in Uganda in 2020, proof that trafficking prosecutions rise when justice systems have the right training, tools, and support.
Human Trafficking Institute retweeted
Day 2 Summary: Capacity-Building Training on Combating Trafficking in Persons
The capacity-building training on combating trafficking in persons for the Uganda Police Force focused on strengthening practical knowledge and sharing proven strategies for preventing and responding to human trafficking.
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Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons! 🌍
Trafficking thrives in the shadows. We exist to expose it, holding traffickers accountable and protecting victims.
By equipping investigators and prosecutors, we're building a world where freedom is protected, not stolen.
"It was right there in plain sight."
Karla was trafficked across the American heartland. Warning signs were missed again and again, until one trauma-informed conversation changed her life.
Read her story in our 2025 Annual Report: traffickinginstitute.org/hti…
Our 2025 Annual Report is here!
Inside, you'll find stories of hope, the people behind the progress, and updates on the programs you helped make possible this year.
See the full story of the year you helped build. 👇
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Becoming a Justice Partner is simple. A monthly gift, any amount, given to one purpose. Stopping traffickers.
Join a community of people who've chosen to stand with the vulnerable and against those who exploit them.
Become a Justice Partner today: donate.traffickinginstitute.…
After years of working alongside law enforcement and prosecutors, we've learned no app replaces an honest conversation with your child about their life online.
Read our latest blog below!
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In the U.S., Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached the enslaved people who had been denied it the longest.
Today, millions remain trapped in trafficking, still waiting for freedom. We keep working for the day when every person, in every country, is free.
The most powerful tool for keeping your child safe online isn't a setting. It's a conversation.
That's the idea behind our newly revamped Online Safety Guide — a free resource for any parent trying to navigate an evolving digital world.
Download today: traffickinginstitute.org/hti…
Thank you for hosting our team!
We're grateful for our continued partnership with the @ODPPUGANDA and your shared commitment to justice. Together, we're working to hold traffickers accountable and protect the vulnerable for generations to come!
The Vice President of Programs of the Human Trafficking Institute, Mr. Tyler Dunman, and the Country Director of the Human Trafficking Institute, Ms. Gabby Massey, today paid a courtesy call on the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Lino Anguzu. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest and cooperation.
During the visit, Mr. Tyler Dunman conveyed warm greetings to the ODPP staff, commending their dedication and commitment to the administration of justice.
Mr. Lino Anguzu appreciated the visit and goodwill extended to the staff, reaffirming the office’s commitment to collaboration in the pursuit of its mandate.
An important moment for our work in Kenya. 🇰🇪
This week, our team sat down with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to deepen a partnership built on one shared belief: that survivors deserve justice and traffickers deserve accountability.
𝐎𝐃𝐏𝐏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), today hosted the delegation from the Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) led by the Vice President of Programs Mr. Tyler Dunman alongside the Country Director Ms. Michelle Prince to discuss implementation priorities under the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.
#HakiNaUsawa
Human Trafficking Institute retweeted
We were humbled to be trained by the Human Trafficking Institute on trafficking in persons and human sacrifice.
Our facilitator Gabby Massey, the Country Director of the Human Trafficking Institute, highlighted key provisions of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act.
She emphasised what amounts to trafficking, human sacrifice and best practices on victim protection, identification and reporting.
We remain committed to capacity building and partnerships to free women and girls from all forms of discrimination and violence.
Next week, we're talking about something every parent thinks about: keeping our kids safer online.
Join us Thursday, June 11, at 12:00 PM CT for our free live webinar, Protecting Children in a Digital World.
Register today: traffickinginstitute.org/pro…
"There were so many times law enforcement missed it. Nobody said anything, and it was right there in plain sight."
Learn more about Karla Solomon’s journey and how she’s now working to protect future generations from trafficking.
Watch here: traffickinginstitute.org/hid…
June is National Internet Safety Month, and we want every parent to feel equipped to navigate an ever-changing digital world.
Join us on Thursday, June 11 at 12:00 PM CT for a free live webinar, Protecting Children in a Digital World.
Register today! 👇
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