Human Trafficking Institute

635 practitioners trained. 28 agencies supported. 5 counties equipped to fight trafficking. Year one of HTI’s Texas Program is complete, and we’re just getting started. Read the full story: traffickinginstitute.org/a-year-of-prog…

When traffickers target children, they’re betting on a system that won’t catch them. This #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, HTI is making sure that bet doesn’t pay off. How? By training prosecutors and police, strengthening cases, and equipping justice systems to protect children.

Five days. Five cities. One mission. Last week, HTI partnered with DCJS to train law enforcement, prosecutors, and first responders across the Commonwealth. Participants left equipped to identify victims and build the kind of cases that hold traffickers accountable. #HTIImpact

“I can definitely and infinitively say that with a better understanding of trafficking, I feel more confident clocking into work...and knowing that I know better so I can do better.” – Training Attendee Learn more about our work to decimate trafficking: traffickinginstitute.org

March is National Criminal Justice Month! We're grateful to partner with law enforcement, prosecutors, and supporters like you to drive real results. Stand with us as we strengthen enforcement efforts and ensure traffickers face real consequences. 👉traffickinginstitute.org

Today is International Women’s Day, and we honor the women around the globe fighting the horrific crime of trafficking. Amongst the remarkable women at HTI is Michelle Prince – our Country Director in Kenya. Learn about her and what motivates her work: traffickinginstitute.org/international-…

Two individuals in Uganda were recently sentenced to 15 years in prison after using a young girl’s medical condition for financial gain by forcing her to beg for money. Read more about her story and how HTI supported the case here: traffickinginstitute.org/coordinated-ac…

This Valentine’s Day, love shows up in many ways—like standing for safety and accountability. At HTI, we work to stop human trafficking by holding traffickers accountable and strengthening justice systems. Stand with us: traffickinginstitute.org/why-give

As millions tune in to the Super Bowl, claims often resurface that it’s the largest human trafficking event in the world. There’s no definitive data to support that. Trafficking isn’t confined to one weekend—it’s an ongoing crime. Accuracy, enforcement, and accountability matter.

Today is National Prosecutors Day, and we recognize the prosecutors who serve with integrity and a deep commitment to justice. At HTI, we work alongside prosecutors in the U.S. and internationally to strengthen cases against traffickers and support accountability.

Prevention happens when systems are equipped to respond. We’re proud to support our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners across the Commonwealth during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

More than 1,100 professionals have participated in these trainings since 2023–strengthening coordination, improving investigations, and building the skills needed to hold traffickers accountable.

This month, HTI joined the Virginia State Police, the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Services Conference to train prosecutors and investigators from across the state on best practices for investigating and prosecuting trafficking cases.

Justice is not passive. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed that defending human dignity requires action. Honoring his legacy means confronting injustices like human trafficking. At HTI, we remain committed to protecting the vulnerable and holding traffickers accountable. #MLKDay

Human trafficking thrives wherever the risk of prosecution is low. HTI raises the cost of trafficking by building enforcement capacity from within justice systems. One trafficker stopped frees victims today and protects many more tomorrow. Learn more >> traffickinginstitute.org

For Human Trafficking Awareness Month, our team is wearing blue to honor survivors and stand with communities fighting exploitation. HTI works to strengthen justice systems, so traffickers are stopped and freedom spreads. Wear blue with us and stand for protection and justice.

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we thank those who serve with courage and an unwavering commitment to justice. At HTI, we work with law enforcement to hold traffickers accountable. We're deeply grateful for those who dedicate themselves to this difficult work.

2025 proved one thing: when traffickers face real consequences, lives change. Thank you for standing with us—and for believing that justice, when strengthened, can protect generations. Give today: traffickinginstitute.org/donate

2025 was a year of measurable impact—new partnerships, expanding teams, and stronger systems of justice. End the year with action. Your gift today ensures traffickers face consequences and victims are protected. Give today: traffickinginstitute.org/donate

Justice delivered in Uganda. A former social worker in Uganda has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for trafficking four young girls under the guise of finding them better opportunities. Read the full story: traffickinginstitute.org/justice-in-kab…