The second largest – and fastest growing – criminal industry in the world

Providing tips about potential cases is one of the best ways to help victims

Training future leaders in the anti-trafficking movement

Strengthening Federal and State laws to protect victims and combat trafficking

Mobilizing the community in the spirit of a Modern-day Underground Railroad

Sharing best practices for effective counter-trafficking strategies

March 2008 | Polaris Project Staff Member Appears on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°

B. Myles, the Deputy Director at Polaris Project, was featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360° on March 13th.   Myles discussed the reality of sex trafficking in the context of a piece highlighting the lack of public awareness about the experiences of women and girls in prostitution.  

December 2007 | Polaris Project Begins Operations of National Human Trafficking Resource Center

On December 12th, 2007, Polaris Project staff began operating the Department of Health and Human Services-funded National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC), a 24-hour, seven day a week toll free hotline.  For questions, referrals, resources or to report a tip in your area, you can contact the NHTRC at 1-888-3737-888.  To read more about the hotline, click here.

November 2007 | Featured in the 2007-08 Catalogue for Philanthropy

Polaris Project was recently selected from a field of over 250 candidates to be featured in the 2007-08 Catalogue for Philanthropy.  The Catalogue profiles environmental, cultural, educational, human service, and international organizations that exemplify excellence in their given field.  If you would like to visit Polaris Project's page on the catalogue's website please go to http://www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org/2007/polaris_project_71948.htm.

October 1st, 2007 | Polaris Project’s Training and Technical Assistance Program Expanded

Polaris Project welcomes three new employees, N. Moler, C. Chu and S. Jakiel, to their National Training and Technical Assistance team (TTASP). The TTASP team will be expanding Polaris Project’s technical assistance to the anti-trafficking field.

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