The St. Bakhita House, which is named after the patron saint of trafficked & enslaved people, is slated to open in September and will eventually house 12 survivors. #supportsurvivors #HumanTrafficking #Milwaukee jsonline.com/story/news/202… via Journal Sentinel

Temporary workers deserve equal protection from being victimized by #HumanTrafficking. Gavin Newsom has an opportunity to protect #california's hardworking farm workers AND be an example of leadership to other states by passing AB364. Pass it on! #labortrafficking #farmworkers

“Those charges were just shocking to her, and on top of having just been raped, frankly, it was haunting.” vox.com/policy-and-pol… via Vox

We are honored to be featured on Bader Philanthropies social media today and incredibly grateful for their support of our mission. This partnership is allowing us to expand our survivor empowerment programming and making our services more accessible.

Data released by USCIS shows a record 1,270 T visas approved in the 1st 3/4 of 2022; this is the highest number for any fiscal year in history! We have a long way to go to hit the 5,000 cap, but we are headed in the right direction! #protectmigrantworkers #HumanTrafficking

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the WGFWaukeshaCo. as we continue to collaborate with area service providers to expand access to our legal and therapeutic art services to victims of human trafficking and sexual violence in Waukesha County.

CONGRATULATIONS Kate! 👏🏆🥳 wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio… via State Bar of Wisconsin

The Problem with Making Rape Survivors Prove It. thebulwark.com/the-problem-wi… #supportsurvivors #believesurvivors

The time is now to reform Wisconsin's expungement laws to remove a barrier to employment and allow deserving, low-level offenders a second chance at a clear record. Use the Advocacy Network to ask your lawmakers to co-sponsor LRB 0955/1. wisbar.org/aboutUs/Govern…

Migrant farmworkers are the backbone of Wisconsin's economy and deserve equal protection under the law-we are glad to see attempts made to locate these workers and ensure that they are fairly compensated for their labor. cnn.com/2023/03/15/ame…

Sexual violence against Latin American immigrant women is ubiquitous. One study concluded: “Sexual violence is not a matter of chance or a risk for the migrating women; it is a fact that they must each confront.” endsexualexploitation.org/?p=11238 via National Center on Sexual Exploitation

LGBTQI+ youth and other young people who experience adversity are also vulnerable to the #abusetoprisonpipeline. This pride, we must ensure the safety of our most vulnerable young people.

If Ag development is the linchpin for a more just world...it demands we reckon with how an industry built on exploitation can pave the road to justice. yesmagazine.org/issue/thirst/2…

This case highlights the importance of investing in and prioritizing the processing of sexual assault kits. urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/m…

The 7 individuals were charged w/ transporting a 16-year-old girl who was in foster care in Madison, between Dane County and Green Lake County for her to perform commercial sex acts for dairy farm workers. The sentences range from 2 years to 7.25 years. justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/s…

Now, THAT'S a return on investment!💰 For every $1 spent on civil legal aid $8.40 is reinvested back into WI's economy, supporting families, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for advancement. #justiceforall #accesstojustice #fundcivillegalaid

Register TODAY for LOTUS's upcoming event featuring JoseLewisAlfaro. Jose is joining us to share his experiences holding his trafficker accountable in the legal system and gaps in services available to male sex trafficking survivors. tinyurl.com/Mingle2023regi…

Please read the NSN’s statement on the impact that emotionally charged, sensational “awareness campaigns” have on the anti-trafficking movement as a whole & the individual survivors that these campaigns are meant to support. #supportsurvivors #listentosurvivors #letsurvivorslead