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Trafficking Protections
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April 5th, 2015Slavery in the United States: A Brutal Reality Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. Traffickers use force, fraud, and coercion to maintain control over their victims. They often lure victims into […]
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Close Tahirih Partner, The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center, Earns Independent Status
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February 10th, 2015Tahirih acted as a fiscal agent for HT Pro Bono in its founding years, accepting donations on behalf of the legal advocacy organization as it sought its 501(c)(3) status. The fiscal sponsorship began in 2012.
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Deputy Criminal Chief Receives Advocacy Award for Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking
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September 20th, 2014Edward Gallagher has been recognized with Tahirih Houston’s 2014 Advocacy Award for his efforts to combat human trafficking in Houston. He received his award on Saturday at the Houstonian Hotel during the 2014 Houston Gala.
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Human Trafficking
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August 22nd, 2014What is it? Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the recruitment of an individual by force, fraud, or coercion into labor or sexual exploitation. It is […]
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PRESS STATEMENT: Tahirih Houston Commends Launch of Anti-Human Trafficking Police Unit
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November 27th, 2013Tahirih Houston commends city officials for launching a special police unit dedicated solely to the investigation and eradication of human trafficking in Houston.
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Human Trafficking Expert Will Host CLE Training for Attorneys
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August 9th, 2012Martina Vandenberg, a pioneer in the fight to end human trafficking, will present CLE training in partnership with Tahirih, Children At Risk, and Jones Day.
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Breaking Down the News: How the January 20 Executive Orders Will Impact Immigrant Survivors
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January 29th, 2025This analysis focuses on the impact the January 20 executive orders are likely to have on the ability of immigrant women, girls, and other survivors of gender-based violence to access safety and the legal status to which they are entitled under law.