Initiative Against Sexual Trafficking

Partnership Aims to Safeguard the Massage Profession from Human Trafficking

The brochure is available in English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese

The issue of illegal brothels posing as legitimate massage parlors is tied to Polaris Project’s first moments as an organization. Our founders, Katherine Chon and Derek Ellerman, became passionate about the issue of human trafficking after learning about one of [...]

A Call to Action: Human Trafficking Doesn’t Just Happen During Super Bowl Weekend

Organizations and community groups from across the country have traveled to Arlington, TX to participate in the anti-trafficking awareness events surrounding the Super Bowl. Throughout the week, events have been held to educate the community and to reach out to potential victims of human trafficking.

Because of the clandestine nature of this crime, we [...]

Counting Totals of Adult Services Ads on Craigslist

I distinctly remember a time, a few years ago in 2007, when craigslist became a point of focus at meetings and events throughout the anti-trafficking movement. Sitting in conferences or at task force meetings, it became a frequent occurrence for a presenter from law enforcement or [...]

The Convenor-in-Chief At Work

Each year, former President Clinton convenes a meeting of businesses, philanthropies, celebrities, and non-profits to promote ”good works” in the world. Called the Clinton Global Initiative, it has to date been largely focused on the important cause of fighting the ravages of HIV/AIDS internationally.

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Counting Totals of Adult Services Ads on Craigslist

The Convenor-in-Chief At Work

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