Labor Trafficking Examples
Below are the kinds of labor trafficking situations that we hear about most frequently on the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline. They are by no means the only ways that…
Sex Trafficking Examples
Below are examples of the kinds of sex trafficking situations that we hear about most frequently on the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline. They are by no means the only…
Living Through Extreme Stalking
A survivor of a relentless stalker shares four things she did, and continues to do, while being stalked by her ex By Amanda Kippert At one point during Mike Bonert’s…
What is Stalking?
A guide to the warning signs, escalation indicators and barriers survivors face to get a stalker to stop By Amanda Kippert Many survivors of an abusive partner are well-acquainted with…
N.C. Ranks No. 9 in U.S. for Human Trafficking Cases
The National Human Trafficking Hotline recently released the 2020 statistics report. North Carolina is still within the top 10 states for reported human trafficking cases, ranking as the ninth highest…
Recognizing the Signs
As the U.S. anti-trafficking movement has grown in our understanding of this diverse and complex crime, we are learning more about how specific people, such as medical professionals, teachers, truck…
When 911 Can’t Find You
Calling for help from a cell phone might make it hard to track you down. Smart911 helps emergency responders get to you By DomesticShelters.org True or false? If you call…
Who Did You Tell When You Were Ready to Leave?
The reason many survivors keep their escape plans a secret By DomesticShelters.org “I secretly planned it with my mom, brother and sister-in-law.”“I told a close friend and my pastor.”“I told…
Leaving an Abuser When You Live Apart
Why the break-up speech needs to come from a distance By Amanda Kippert We often say that it’s not as easy as simply walking out the door when someone is…
16 Reasons Why She Stayed (and How You Can Help)
Leaving an abusive partner is often more complicated—and dangerous—than other break-ups By Amanda Kippert It seems logical to tell a victim of domestic violence, trapped with an abuser, to simply…