In recent years, survivors, journalists, attorneys, and policymakers have been raising serious concerns about abuse and exploitation within the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). In some cases, they argue that what happened to young people may have met the legal definition of labor trafficking.
Josie Heyano reminds us that exploitation does not happen in a vacuum and that healing is possible when people feel seen, valued, and supported.
Hear some surprising truths about human trafficking from our partners that you might not know — and what it means for survivors of exploitation right now.
Migration and labor rights — in the circles we’re a part of, there’s been a lot of conversation about this topic lately. Labor trafficking and exploitation...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring attention to this human rights crime that impacts individuals, families, and communities...
Today's guest post comes from Julia Owen, a recent alumni of LCHT's Leadership Development Program. Julia works professionally in the immigration field in...
In Colorado, housing insecurity and homelessness are both causes of human trafficking and areas of greatest need for survivors. Lack of stable housing — and...
Today's guest post comes from Julia Owen, a recent alumni of LCHT's Leadership Development Program. Julia works professionally in the immigration field in...
As national awareness of human trafficking continues to increase, we now see hotline numbers in public spaces, hear announcements at airports, and find...
There are so many ways to reflect on the last few months and how we will respond to the COVID-19 crisis in the months to come. We have witnessed how...
Today's blog post takes a closer look at the nuances of labor exploitation and human trafficking. It is written by our partners at Colorado Legal Services....
In January, the Colorado Human Trafficking Council (CHTC) released its 2018 Annual Report. The CHTC was established by legislation and appointed by Governor Hickenlooper in 2014. The Lab is consistently active on the council, most notably through our Executive Director Amanda Finger, who serves as a council member.
