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November 21, 2025

50 Reasons We're Grateful for Safe House Project's Impact - Safe House Project

50 Reasons We’re Grateful for Safe House Project’s Impact Victims & Survivors at the Center The courage of victims who reach out for help, trusting us with their safety Every survivor who believes they deserve better, ev

November 14, 2025

How Can I Tell if Someone is being Trafficked? - Safe House Project

In the U.S., the general perception of what human trafficking looks like has been shaped by media portrayals, often involving abduction, physical restraints, or victims being smuggled across international borders. In rea

November 10, 2025

Inside Congregate Care for Human Trafficking Survivors - Safe House Project

For many survivors of human trafficking, residential programs are one of the first steps toward safety and healing. These programs, often designed around a congregate care model, offer structure, supportive relationships

November 10, 2025

Trusted Leadership in Anti-Trafficking Work - Safe House Project

In anti-trafficking work, we often talk about trauma-informed care, safe housing, and survivor-centered services. These areas are undeniably central to an effective response to human trafficking, but behind every success

October 1, 2025

Why Don't Human Trafficking Victims Leave? - Safe House Project

A common misconception is that human trafficking in the United States usually involves kidnapping, where women and children are abducted and held against their will. While these situations can occur, they represent a ver

September 23, 2025

Human Trafficking Survivors and Healthcare - Safe House Project

Healthcare settings are among the most frequent points of contact for human trafficking survivors. In fact, 88% of survivors access medical care while being actively exploited, and often multiple times during their traff

September 19, 2025

Groomed in the DMs: How Traffickers Use Social Media to Lure Kids

He didn’t grab her off the street. He followed her on Instagram. He replied to her story. Told her she was beautiful. That he got her. That she wasn’t like the other girls. That she deserved better. She was 14. Smart. Lo

September 19, 2025

The Lie We Still Believe: Human Trafficking Is a Foreign Problem

“That doesn’t happen here.” It’s the sentence we hear the most. The disbelief is always familiar. The nervous laugh, the quick head shake, the hopeful glance toward anything else. Because the truth is harder to swallow:

August 29, 2025

How Can I Protect My Child from Trafficking? - Safe House Project

The public perception of human trafficking often includes dramatic kidnappings, strangers lurking on dark street corners, or people smuggled across national borders. In reality, the vast majority of human trafficking, in

August 12, 2025

Online Danger Zones - Safe House Project

Online spaces are the modern gathering place for young people. They connect with friends, complete schoolwork, explore hobbies, and express themselves across a range of social platforms. For most children and teens, conn