by Terry FitzPatrick | May 22, 2017 | Advocacy, Take Action, Thought Leadership
This week has been designated as Combating Human Trafficking and Child Protection Week in the U.S. House of Representatives. A good time for a situation update on the state of play for America’s most critical human trafficking legislation. Trafficking Victims...
by Maurice Middleberg | May 21, 2013 | FTS Updates, Take Action
Dear Friends, I recently completed my first 100 days as executive director of Free the Slaves. During my first weeks on the job, I spent most of my time reaching out to stakeholders: staff, board members, donors, peer organizations, policy makers and other FTS...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Mar 8, 2013 | Take Action
President Obama put his signature Thursday onto the cornerstone legislation that guides the federal government’s anti-slavery activities. Reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act was included in the renewed Violence Against Women Act. The combined...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Feb 28, 2013 | Take Action
There is terrific news to report today. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA or S.47), which includes the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA or Title XII of S.47). The House vote was 286 in favor to...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Feb 28, 2013 | Take Action
Momentum is building to win House approval for reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Our Capitol Hill advocates expect that today will be critical. They need your help. The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) has been...
