Addressing Forced Labor for a Resilient Public Health Supply Chain
In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, critical medical glove shipments were stuck at a U.S. port for months. Despite high PPE demand, federal law barred their entry due to evidence of forced labor in production.
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Fair Credit Reporting Act Used to Counter Financial Exploitation
Traffickers often exploit individuals through financial or economic coercion or abuse. Many individuals who experience trafficking are not allowed to decide when or how to earn money, keep their earnings, or control their personal finances.
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Strengthening Language Access for Survivors of Human Trafficking
In response to the Language Access Plan that HHS published last year, we wanted to have a better understanding of language access needs among the survivors of human trafficking served through grant programs funded by OTIP.
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A One Health Approach to Preventing Human Trafficking: The Interconnected Health of Humans, Animals, and the Environment
In public health circles, One Health is a collaborative approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health... A One Health approach can also have a significant role in preventing violence and reducing injury.
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Strategies for Survivor Economic Empowerment
Economic empowerment programming demystifies financial wellbeing by providing education, tools, and resources for people to attain financial literacy, stability, and professional growth.
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The Search for Missing Loved Ones Exploited for Profit
The stories began to emerge, first by the dozens and then by the hundreds. There were concerns for potentially thousands of missing Indigenous people coercively recruited in Arizona, New Mexico, and other parts of Indian Country and displaced from their communities.
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Protecting the Health and Well-Being of all Children by Preventing the Worst Forms of Child Labor
On this World Day Against Child Labor, we reflect on the children who experience forced labor every year around the world and how ACF is advancing efforts to prevent child labor trafficking.
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Preventing Human Trafficking by Supporting Children and Adults, Together
Providing inclusive, holistic services that support children and their caregivers together is crucial for ensuring sustainable well-being. A two-generation approach to preventing human trafficking can disrupt cycles of abuse and help families thrive across generations.
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The Critical Role of Social Workers in Preventing and Responding to Human Trafficking
March is National Social Work Month! In recognition, social workers from OTIP's three divisions—research and policy, prevention, and protection—share how they use their knowledge and unique perspectives to strengthen anti-trafficking programs.
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Teen Dating Violence Can Lead to Human Trafficking, but Healthy Relationships Can Prevent Both
This blog discuss the importance of promoting healthy relationships early in life to prevent and disrupt cycles of abuse, including human trafficking.
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