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States Ramp Up the Fight Against Youth Trafficking

The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force held their quarterly meeting Friday morning.The state task force discussed what steps they had taken in 2021 to crack down on human trafficking in the state. Regional task forces provided updates as well. 

New Training Helps Healthcare Workers Identify Sex Trafficking Victims

According to Safe House Project... 88% of children who are trafficked will encounter a healthcare worker during their trafficking. Yet, less than 1% of them will be identified by one. It is a startling statistic that identifies two things: the silence of the problem and the volume of the need for a solution. 

Safe House Project Awards $333,00 to Support Healing for Domestic Sex Trafficking Survivors

Safe House Project, a leading anti-trafficking non-profit committed to combating domestic sex trafficking, awards $333,000 to help American trafficking victims receive restorative care following their escape. 

Langley for Families Foundation gives $95,000 to Nonprofits that Fight Human Trafficking

A charitable organization launched by Langley Federal Credit Union in 2014 has announced $95,000 in grants for nonprofits that fight human trafficking. 

TraknProtect Received Award From National Anti-Trafficking Organization

TraknProtect, a safety button provider for major hotels, has received the “Leader in Freedom” award from the national anti-trafficking organization, Safe House Project, for the work carried out through training and education to combat domestic child trafficking. 

Non-profit Group Releases New Sex Trafficking Reporting Program

A non-profit group, OnWatch, recently released a new sex-trafficking-survivor-led program. It’s a new module on their free digital training course — designed to empower users to spot, report, and prevent trafficking through true survivor experiences. 

Anti-Human Trafficking Event in Casper Hopes To Create Awareness

This is an in-person event to gain awareness of the issue of human trafficking in the United States, pray, and discuss how the community in Casper can take action in the fight against this illicit industry and provide resources for survivors in the area. 

New Certification Drives Innovation & Excellence for Programs Serving Survivors

Safe House Project, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit, launches the nation's first certification model to establish standards of care for programs serving trafficking survivors. 

Do you know how to recognize and help prevent sex trafficking?

The new OnWatch™ module shares the experiences of Alia Dewees, a survivor of childhood sex trafficking and adult exploitation, who was first trafficked at the age of 14. Dewees reviews the signs of trafficking from her story and how educators are in a unique position to combat sex trafficking.

Business notes for the week of Aug. 30 from Hampton Roads

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech’s family of schools received the Bronze Leader in Freedom award from the national anti-trafficking organization, Safe House Project, for the work carried out by the administration, students and staff to combat child trafficking.

Missouri Family Physician: July-September 2021

In many cases, doctors are a first line of defense for victims of trafficking, particularly in children....Sick and injured children pass through doctors’ offices for treatment. Training medical professionals on the signs and indicators of sex trafficking is an imperative step in...

Hospitality industry fight against trafficking continues with top companies leading the way

"Every day our team is working alongside the hospitality industry, a critical sector for preventing sex trafficking, to keep people safe while traveling. When we learned about Safe House Project’s work with the hospitality industry to eradicate sex trafficking, it was a natural fit..." said Parminder Batra, CEO.

Norfolk Public Library employees certified to recognize human trafficking

“The library serves the community,” said Patricia Kendalls, the adult programming coordinator. “...people that come into these branches and they need more than just a book. They need information and they need resources and I felt like this would be a good thing for us, is to start advocating.” 

RaeAnn Hancock of NTT DATA Services Joins Safe House Project Board of Directors

“Ms. Hancock is an awe-inspiring leader who has the drive, passion, and business acumen needed to truly effect change in the anti-trafficking movement. Her breadth of experience in corporate leadership combined with her unwavering commitment to serving survivors... 

Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander of Norfolk, Virginia gives Mayoral Proclamation

City of Norfolk’s Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander issued a proclamation on May 3rd recognizing human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery and acknowledging the importance of education and training through Safe House Project’s OnWatch trafficking training to combat trafficking. 

Voice Over America - US Ramps Up Fight Against Sexual Violence

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has asked Congress for an unprecedented $1 billion to fight violence against women, including domestic abuse and sexual assault. VOA’s Mike O’Sullivan reports on the challenges so many survivors face.... 

Live your SpaLife host Diane Halfman interviews Kristi Wells on the growth of Safe House Project

Kristi talks about how they built the Safe House Project and the community-based training called OnWatch. Know more about her life strategy, some setbacks when they started the organization, and her WHYs to eradicate trafficking. "We are serving survivors one heart at a time." 

Tales from a Sex Trafficking Survivor - The SafetyChick Rules Podcast with Alia Dewees

Alia sheds light on this serious and growing epidemic in our country. Alia is a sex trafficking survivor and now helps other victims as an After Care Director and Survivor Leader for the
Safe House Project, a wonderful organization that I have featured on the show before....

Is The Church Okay With Sex Trafficking of Minors? - Joseph Warren's Broken Catholic Podcast

In this episode of The Broken Catholic Show, Joseph Warren interviews Brittany Dunn & Kristi Wells to discuss why the Church is not strongly speaking against sex trafficking of minors, and more importantly the opportunity the church has to be part of a holistic response to child trafficking....

Brittany Dunn & Kristi Wells talk with Safety Chick, Kathleen Gallagher, about Sex Trafficking in America

Think Sex Trafficking is a third world problem? Think again. This show exposes just how common young women and men are trafficked every day here in America. Meet two ordinary women doing extraordinary things to help rescue these trafficking victims. Learn vital tips and signs...

The Worlds Greatest Women Podcast with Annette Comer & CEO of Safe House Project

Tune In Daily To Hear The Untold Secrets of Success, Strength and Boldness of Today's Powerful Women with Annette Comer, but make sure to checkout Safe House Project's CEO, Kristi Wells, on episode #93.  

Mental Health News Radio with Safe House Project CEO, Kristi Wells

Keeping it real about mental health, mental illness, addiction recovery and the business of behavioral health. Our guests and listeners are from all over the globe and all walks of life. The signature show on Mental Health News Radio Network - the world's first Mental Health podcast..." 

Surviving Child Sex Trafficking through Faith

"I was 6 years old the day a member of my family began trafficking me for sex. For nearly two decades, terror and trauma plagued my life. The isolation I felt settled in my bones. I was hollow, helpless, and hopeless. On the outside, I was a quiet, polite child, but on the inside..." 

Paparazzi Accessories Joins ..the OnWatch Platform in Preventing Human Trafficking

During their “Paparazzi Possible” campaign, Founder Misty Kirby reached out to thousands of consultants and asked them to take the OnWatch training to recognize the signs of trafficking. "...The thought that the child next door could be trafficked called our company to action."

The Hill: Returning to a bipartisan approach to end human trafficking

We must reforge a bipartisan front, alongside non-public advocates in the human trafficking fight like the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Safe House Project...Every step forward, every survivor we listen to and every person we inform gets us closer to breaking the cycle...

National Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Join our KeHE Cares® Partners in the Fight Against Trafficking

January is #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth, 31 days dedicated to shining a light on a horrific industry that affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. Did you know that currently more than 40 million women and children are enslaved as sex workers...

FORSHAW Inc partners with Safe House Project to Train the Pest Management Industry on Trafficking

FORSHAW has partnered with Safe House Project, a national leader in the fight against Sex Trafficking in America to provide training to all Pest Management Professionals, on how to Spot, Report,  and Prevent Trafficking. “Every day, Pest Management Professionals service millions of homes..."  

Family of Community Career Schools Launches OnWatch Training to Help Recognize & Prevent Trafficking

Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech, a group of 19 schools headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA have officially launched their partnership with OnWatch™. In honor of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the organization is rolling out

Rapzilla - OnWatch Aims To Lower 40% Rise In Sex Trafficking During COVID-19

Imagine a six-year-old girl, whose father is a firefighter and mother stays at home. She has trouble paying attention in school, but nothing more than what teachers expect out of a six-year-old. She likes to spend her time outside. There is a park across the street from her house where...  

ISM Joins the Fight Against Human Trafficking - Partners with OnWatch to spread the message

Recently, we announced a partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the Malouf Foundation and the Safe House Project in support of their OnWatch™ education platform, which trains individuals on how to spot, report and prevent trafficking in their communities...

The Fit in Faith Podcast with Tamra Andress - A Call To Be OnWatch with Brittany Dunn, COO of SHP

"When I first received education around today’s topic I was dumb-founded.

I felt betrayed even. And then I felt guilty. The emotions entangled in the moment couldn’t possibly lend themselves to the entangled experiences of the actual victims.  And it was in that moment, that I knew I was forever moved..."

A Conversation with Survivor Leader, Julie Whitehead: What are the key indicators of sex trafficking?

OnWatch is the only anti-trafficking training written by survivors. Julie Whitehead, Utah Trafficking Survivor, and OnWatch™ Advocate. Julie strongly believes that one of the main reasons she survived was to bring other victims out of the shadows—to give them a voice and remind them...

AG Reyes Joins Relaunch of Anti-trafficking Program -OnWatch with Safe House Project & Malouf Foundation

Yesterday, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined the Malouf Foundation and the Safe House Project for the relaunch of OnWatch, an anti-trafficking program that will train people on how to recognize, report and prevent human trafficking in our communities...

Malouf FoundationTM and Safe House Project Partner to Launch OnWatchTM Education Platform

In collaboration with trafficking survivors, the Malouf Foundation and Safe House Project have produced a new OnWatch™ education platform to elevate people's understanding of trafficking in America. The free digital training will be available Thursday, Sept. 17 to all users at

STOLEN Episode 7: The Solutions Featuring Kristi Wells, CEO of Safe House Project

“STOLEN” is a year-long NBC 7 investigation into the sex trafficking and exploitation of children in San Diego County. The seven-episode documentary series is told from the perspective of survivors, advocates -- even traffickers, and sex buyers, explaining the depth and scope of this problem...

Military Families Magazine - Spouses create safe haven for survivors of sex trafficking

Founded and led by military families, The Safe House Project (SHP) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering victims of human trafficking by providing them a place to call home.

The group is focused on the development of safe houses for survivors of sex trafficking.

Co-Founder, Legin delivers passionate call for unity & justice with

Church leader, speaker, community advocate, and acclaimed hip-hop artist Legin returns with “In This Moment,” a personal and passionate musical response to racial injustice, political divisiveness, and disunity in the country. In 2017, Legin helped to create the Safe House Project...

Adventures in the Spirit Podcast with Jared Laskey - Child Sex Trafficking Hiding in Plain Sight (Ep. 22)

Did you know that in disasters and pandemics sex trafficking increases due to children's and adults' vulnerability during the crisis? Did you know that more people in the US voted last year on their favorite porn film than voted in the last election? Brittany Dunn gives shocking...

$25k given to help Hampton Roads sex trafficking survivors during COVID-19 - Safe House Project

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Survivor Ventures will receive a $25,000 grant to help sex trafficking survivors in Hampton Roads overcome economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The money was granted by Safe House Project, a national nonprofit organization that helps survivors...

Remedy Drives David Zach joins Safe House Project for anti-trafficking event at US Capitol

David Zach, singer/songwriter, speaker and founding member of acclaimed Christian rock band Remedy Drive, was featured at “Freedom Requires Action: Culture, Corporations, and Communities Uniting To End Child Sex Trafficking in America,” held recently at the U.S. Capitol...

Win This Fight - Rescued Children Aren’t Rescued, When There’s “No Room at the Inn”

In 2017, Wells learned these statistics and was horrified. She also learned a major reason so many children end up being re-trafficked. Relative to the need, provision for rehabilitating children is almost non-existent.
As she researched the facilities that were available for helping...

South Charlotte - Safe House Project Raises Over $190K to Provide Safe Housing & Care for Children

This fall, Safe House Project, a national anti-trafficking organization, hosted some of Charlotte's finest at the Quail Hollow Club for their inaugural Black & White Gala. The gala raised more than $190K to serve victims of child sex trafficking. Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest received the Action Award...

Safe House Project - National nonprofit working to open NC safe house for child sex trafficking survivors

An interview with CBS News Radio Host- Security Matters, Paul Viollis. With over 300,000 children being trafficked each year and Americans being the #1 consumer of sex trafficking generates approximately $100B/year, the need for the work of The Safe House Project is greater than ever. 

Good Eye Podcast – Ep.19 Legin – Music, Message, Safe House Project

Christian Hip-Hop artist Legin is in-studio for a conversation about his music, his message and the Safe House Project. Safe House Project is a national non-profit that “exists to raise awareness of Sex Trafficking and raise funds to build Safe Houses for those running from sex trafficking”.

Safe House Project - National nonprofit working to open NC safe house for child sex trafficking survivors

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Kristi Wells is in year two of helping children out of unimaginable situations.

“We fund new or expanding safe houses across America,” she says.

For her group, “Safe House Project,” that includes Charlotte and North Carolina as a whole...

Your View: We must make abolishing sex slavery a priority by Brittany Dunn, COO of Safe House Project

Gender equality in the United States is not achievable without addressing the fact that women and children are sold every day in America as a commodity. The United States was just named the No. 1 consumer of sex in the world in the Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report.