Polaris Project
Polaris Project
Polaris Project is a leading organization in the United States combating all forms of modern day slavery by advocating for stronger federal and state laws, operating the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline (1.888.3737.888), and providing services to victims of human trafficking. For more information, visit www.PolarisProject.org
Global Summit 2011
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Emerging Leaders Global Summit 2011Polaris Project founder Katherine Chon speaks at the Womensphere Emerging Leaders Global Summit 2011.
Hopes for 2011Polaris Project clients talk about the accomplishments they are most proud of from 2010 as well as their dreams for the new year.
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DC Stop Modern Slavery WalkThe DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk was organized by community members volunteering to make this event a success!
Washington Nationals AwarenessA Night at the Park: Freedom for All! The Polaris team goes to the Washington Nationals versus the Philadelphia Phillies game in DC.
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Pennsylvania Lobby Day to End Human TraffickingPolaris Project Embarks on the Pennsylvania Lobby Day to End Human Trafficking.
In The News
NPR | Human Trafficking in the Boston AreaIn a further effort to win the trust of victims, the federal government has set up a national hotline that is run independent of law enforcement by the DC based Polaris Project, a major anti-trafficking organization.
NorthJersey.com | Battling todayThe Rape Crisis Center posted a sign with a grim statistic: Every two minutes someone in America is sexually assaulted
NBC | Human Trafficking in Virginia Part I"Statistics are hard to come by because it's a hidden crime, it's a hidden problem," said Bradley Myles, who runs the Polaris Project, a Washington-based non-profit that is working to shed light on trafficking. "Fear is a big challenge."
Get Involved
Raising awareness about the issue of human trafficking is a crucial first step, but now that you know about trafficking this is a place where you can do something about it right now.
You have the power to make a direct impact on the lives of victims and survivors. Please visit our Take Action page.
Editor's Note
Womensphere is excited to launch an original series around the Polaris Project!
Katherine Chon's passion is incredible, and her organization is one we believe in. Make sure to tune in often to see the progress that Katherine and the entire Polaris Project team make on ending modern day slavery.
