Resources

Thank you for your willing heart and open hands! If you want to be the change and stop modern-day slavery, here are some resources to get started.

Organizations & Info

A21
A21Their mission is to abolish slavery everywhere, forever.
Dressember
A community of international advocates utilizing fashion and creativity to help end human trafficking.
Fight the New Drug
Educates the public on the harms of porn and how it fuels human trafficking
Women At Risk, International
Creates circles of protection around trafficking survivors and those at risk
Trafficking Hotline
Call this number if you suspect an individual is being trafficked
Leverages data and technology to eradicate modern-day slavery
Leverages data and technology to eradicate modern-day slavery
Compassion International
Compassion InternationalSponsor a child to prevent exploitation
If you drive a semi, visit Truckers Against Trafficking to request materials or get involved
If you drive a semi, visit Truckers Against Trafficking to request materials or get involved
Lanier Law Firm
Lanier Law FirmAn informed, well-written guide on the connection between trucking and human trafficking, as well as the signs to watch out for
Operation Underground Railroad
Operation Underground RailroadRescues children from sex trafficking and supports survivors in the U.S. and all around the world
Mercy House Global
Mercy House GlobalMercy House exists to engage, empower, and disciple women around the globe in Jesus’ name. They rescue pregnant teen moms in Kenya out of trafficking situations, and create dignified jobs for these women so they can support themselves.
Refuge for Women
Refuge for WomenA non-profit, faith-based organization providing specialized long-term housing and emergency housing for women who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation.
7th Well
7th wellProvides restoration services for juvenile survivors of sex trafficking and prevention services to address the systems that perpetuate the issue.
Created Free
Created+FreeExists to provide resources to women experiencing exploitation through various means of prevention, outreach, and holistic spiritual care.
Sacred Beginnings
Sacred Beginnings 2The first survivor-led outreach and recovery program in the state of Michigan for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Uncaged
Brings healing to survivors worldwide through holistic, trauma-informed care that equips survivors to stay free, working to see them reintegrate and thrive. Their work focuses on Romania because it is the epicenter of trafficking in Europe.
Exodus Cry
An organization committed to abolishing sex trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation while assisting and empowering its victims.

Books & Movies

I have read or watched most of these myself and personally recommend them. Warning: these glimpses of secret horrors may move you to action.

girl in white dress
What you need to know about trafficking in the U.S. and how you can stop it
boy holding cocoa bean
A documentary film on the exploitation of African children to harvest cocoa beans
dark street
A documentary film on sex trafficking in the U.S., Europe, and southeast Asia
man carrying woman
A drama about a man whose life changes when he inadvertently delivers two women into the hands of sex traffickers and resolves to save them.
girl looking out window
The true story of how an American teen survived the world of human trafficking
man on slave ship
The true story of how William Wilberforce abolished the transatlantic slave trade
main character
A drama on a privileged young man who travels to India and discovers the reality of trafficking
Bitter Chocolate
A compelling read on the history of slavery in the chocolate industry.
America\\\'s Forgotten
Learn how our broken immigration system contributes to the rise of human trafficking
The Culture War
The Culture War
Brain Heart World Documentary
Brain Heart World Documentary
Documentary Raised on Porn
Documentary Raised on Porn
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Operation Toussaint
Operation Toussaint

 

Shop

You can fight trafficking simply by shopping! I’ve found many wonderful places that sell ethically-manufactured items, products handmade by survivors, or donate a portion of their proceeds toward the cause of freedom.

War Chest Boutique
WAR Chest BoutiqueCarries items handmade by at-risk men and women around the globe.
BYTAVI
By TaviA fair trade clothing line produced by a team of seamstresses in Cambodia.
Sak Saum
Sak SaumWomen who have been trafficked in Cambodia produce this clothing line.
Tea Trade Cafe
Tea Trade CafeSip coffee with a purpose, and then shop in the WAR Chest Boutique
Fair Trade Winds
Fair Trade WindsShop for ethically made men and women's clothing and accessories
Starfish Project
Starfish ProjectSells beautiful, quality jewelry handmade by survivors in Asia
Betty Be Good Boutique
Betty Be Good BoutiqueThis boutique gives a portion of their sales to a fund that clothes trafficking survivors who are now in recovery
Crowned Free
Crowned FreeSells ethical fashion and gifts, half of which are survivor-made. They also give back a portion of their profits to organizations that fight human trafficking.
Fight Coffee
Fight CoffeeThis coffee shop donates 100% of proceeds to fight human trafficking
Thistle Farms
Thistle FarmsA sanctuary for survivors that also sells apparel, jewelry, home goods, and body care products
Adored Boutique
This beautiful shop in Grand Rapids, MI sells ethically-made women's apparel, jewelry, and home goods. Many products are also survivor-made.
Elegantees
EleganteesTackles poverty in Nepal through job creation for trafficking survivors and those at risk.
Serrv
SerrvFair trade home goods, fashion, and gifts
Soltera Leather
Soltera LeatherHigh-quality leather goods crafted by single moms in Guatemala
Able
Challenges the culture of the fashion industry by creating transformative opportunities for women
Toad & Co
Toad and CoSustainable, organic, and eco-friendly clothing
Purpose
Purpose JewelryJewelry handcrafted with love by young women escaping human trafficking
Veraluna
VeralunaAn ethical and fair trade fashion brand based in Spain
Etica
ÉticaBased in Los Angeles, Ética is rooted in the ideals of fair labor, environmentally conscious manufacturing and social responsibility.
Survivor Made
Purchase leather goods, artisan candles, and unique gifts handcrafted by survivors of human trafficking.
Dear Survivor
Dear SurvivorSustainable and ethical jewelry
Fair + Simple
Simple goods made by women around the world. Creates jobs for women in marginalized areas of need--jobs with fair living wages and safe work environments.
Thought
We Are ThoughtSustainable and ethical fashion
Known Supply
Known SupplyA fair-trade, sustainable, and transparent fashion brand
Better Way Designs
Better Way DesignsThis company sells products handmade by survivors and offers YOU a way to fight sex trafficking by hosting a Freedom Party!
Peony Market
Peony MarketGifts for the home and those you cherish. 10% of all proceeds go to Uncaged, an anti-trafficking organization.