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Economic Empowerment: A Path to Recovery for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Economic Empowerment: A Path to Recovery for Survivors of Human Trafficking

by Julie Morris | Jan 31, 2022 | C@R Blog, Human Trafficking, Policy

By Lauren Biegel Discussions around human trafficking are often focused on identifying victims and punishing their traffickers. Unfortunately, removing a victim from the situation in which they are being exploited is far from the end of the road to recovery and...
Accountability for Buyers in the Commercial Sex Market | Brief

Accountability for Buyers in the Commercial Sex Market | Brief

by Julie Morris | Jan 25, 2022 | Human Trafficking, Policy, Publication, Research

Texas House Bill 1540 went into effect this September. The bill is a key component of the ‘Texas Model’ to combat commercial sex – and its associated harms including the fueling of sex trafficking – through strengthening buyer accountability....
C@R Honors Child Advocates & Anti-Trafficking Leaders at North Texas Luncheon

C@R Honors Child Advocates & Anti-Trafficking Leaders at North Texas Luncheon

by Julie Morris | Sep 25, 2021 | C@R Blog, Events, Human Trafficking

On September 23rd, 2021, CHILDREN AT RISK celebrated North Texas and honored local leaders working to end human trafficking and child exploitation with our first ever Speaking Up + Speaking Out Luncheon. North Texas community leaders, advocates, and trafficking...
Edward & Margaret Marsh Foundation Awards Grant for CEASE El Paso

Edward & Margaret Marsh Foundation Awards Grant for CEASE El Paso

by Julie Morris | Aug 27, 2021 | Human Trafficking, Press Release

CHILDREN AT RISK was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Edward N. and Margaret G. Marsh Foundation to help fund the nonprofit’s Center to End the Trafficking and Exploitation of Children and expand the Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation in El Paso.

Opinion: Vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth need support

Opinion: Vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth need support

by Center to End the Trafficking and Exploitation of Children | Jun 30, 2021 | C@R Blog, Human Trafficking, Op-Ed

Coming out is a testimony in itself. I told my mother when I was a sophomore in college.   Preparing to come out wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. I drafted numerous speeches and spent countless tearful nights racked with anxiety. But, to my surprise, the best...
How did Children Fare in the 87th Texas Legislative Session?

How did Children Fare in the 87th Texas Legislative Session?

by Julie Morris | Jun 29, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Health & Nutrition, Human Trafficking, Immigration, K-12 Education, Policy, Publication

Over the last 140 days, Children at Risk monitored thousands of bills, registered support for bills 93 times, provided written testimony 23 times, and provided oral testimony 20 times. Out of our initial legislative priorities, 17 bills ultimately made it to the...
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