Resource Spotlight: Polaris Project

Polaris Project, based out of D.C., not only mans the National Human Trafficking Resource Center – among other things, they also offer:

Training and other resources
Tips/guidance for grassroots campaigns
Extensive directory of HT-related films and books
…and a lot more stuff!

Well worth checking out.

Human Trafficking Training in Raleigh

Dana Vaughn-Mgunda, Human Trafficking Training Coordinator for North Carolina, will be leading “Human Trafficking 101: NC & Beyond,” in Raleigh on September 8, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This three-hour session, hosted by Triangle-based abolitionist group Jubilee, will be geared toward helping participants understand human trafficking on both a local and global level, and what they [...]

“Clearwater accepts human trafficking training grant” (Clearwater Citizen)

CLEARWATER – Nearly two years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice awarded the Clearwater Police Department a grant to establish the Clearwater Area Task Force on Human Trafficking.
The task force is so successful that it has become a model for law enforcement agencies nationwide.
(Read more…)

Resource Spotlight: Materials from UNC’s April conference

Hey all, if you weren’t able to make it out to UNC’s Combating Sex Trafficking conference this past April, they’ve now got all the presentations uploaded to their website, plus conference outcomes and other resources.

Resource Spotlight: NC Trafficking Training Available

NC has a new Human Trafficking Training Coordinator, who is traveling around the state providing training sessions to law enforcement and social service providers. If you or your organization is interested in hosting a session, email ncstophumantrafficking[at]gmail.com.
Note: If you work in social services or law enforcement, please contact NCStop. We can put you in touch [...]