Human Trafficking Overview
Commonly referred to as 
modern-day slavery, human trafficking is a global problem. This overview defines human trafficking, explores how common the problem is, and examines victims and forms of trafficking.
Human Trafficking Bulletin
The needs of victims of human
trafficking are complex. Whether native to the United States or another country, they have often been displaced and isolated from their community. Many victims have experienced a range of physical, sexual, and psychological traumas, and may still be in danger from traffickers.
Human Trafficking Annotated Bibliography
The following documents discuss
the relationship between sexual violence and human trafficking, including, but not limited to, sex trafficking.
The National Plan to Prevent the Sexual Exploitation of Children
This update to the original 2008 National Plan provides practical steps that individuals, organizations, businesses, and policymakers can implement to promote positive youth development and prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
View The National Plan to Prevent the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Publish Date
2012
The Resource Newsletter of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Spring/Summer 2012
The 2012 Spring/Summer edition of The Resource is completely redesigned and contains articles about Penn State and the Jerry Sandusky case, preventing child sexual abuse, viewpoints on SlutWalks, healthy sexuality campaigns, media reports of sexual violence, report on prostitution and trafficking of Native W
Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit
The Existe Ayuda Toolkit provides a variety of resources and information to help service providers in working with spanish-speaking populations. This project aims to increase cultural competence and accessibility of services. The glossaries, presentations, and
Sex Trafficking in a Border Community: A Field Study of Sex Trafficking in Tijuana, Mexico
This research report discusses the findings of a study conducted largely in a border town in Mexico. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with individuals directly engaged in the sex trade. According to the report, previous information on human trafficking relied heavily on information provided by agencies responding to it, including advocacy groups and law enforcement, but little direct research has been conducted. This study sought to determine the extent to which coercion and mani
Final Report on the Evaluation of the SAGE Project’s LIFESKILLS and GRACE Programs
This research report discusses two programs developed by SAGE. The LIFESKILLS program works with youth considered to be at risk for sexual exploitation. The GRACE program works with adults who have been arrested for prostitution. This research used a four-part participatory evaluation model, and findings suggest that involvement with these programs reduces contact with the criminal justice system. The researchers also made recommendations for program improvement.
Immigration Relief for Crime Victims: The U Visa Manual
This manual aims to provide guidance to lawyers on issues that arise in the context of representing U visa applicants. It is designed for practitioners who are familiar with basic immigration terms and legal concepts. The manual is not meant to be an exhaustive source of the law; it is not meant to provide instruction on every aspect of representation, nor is it meant to take the place of direct legal advice, advocacy, or a practitioner’s own research and evaluation of the case.
OVC Technical Assistance Guides
This series of four guides was originally developed for OVC and the grantees who received funding to serve victims of human trafficking. The guides have since been adapted for use by other grantees and organizations that provide programs for victims of any type of crime.
The guides include: