In most states, prosecution of human trafficking survivors fails to take into account the force, fraud or coercion that caused a survivor to commit a crime in the first place.
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Now that you know, let’s act. Here are a few ways you can support survivors experiencing incarceration and arrest. Keep learning (https://freetiffany.org) and join us in showing survivors you believe them. No survivor of trafficking should experience arrest as a result of their trafficking and all survivors who do, deserve and need support!
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Amy Cage is the mother of Jessica and Jordan Hampton, two teenage siblings who are charged with capital murder in connection with the murder of the man who was intent of buying them from sex. Karana Rising currently provides social support and legal advocacy to Jessica and Jordan and works closely with Amy to help protect her incarcerated children and advocate for their freedom.
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Advocates and survivors like Ashley worked to pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act to classify child sex trafficking as a form of child abuse, thus mandating that children who are or suspected of being victimized have their case investigated by child welfare agencies who often receive their referrals from law enforcement.
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This Spring we’re excited to announce the Dressember Survivor Justice Initiative in partnership with Karana Rising. Karana Rising is a survivor-led organization committed to supporting survivors for life from incarceration to healing and wellness.
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