Author: Demand Abolition

Major win in the fight against online sex trafficking

Major win in the fight against online sex trafficking

Backpage.com CEO is arrested on several felony pimping charges.

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John Schools: A practical, cost-effective way to reduce demand

John Schools: A practical, cost-effective way to reduce demand

One of the most promising tactics to reducing demand is sending convicted sex buyers to “john schools.”

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“Jammin’ the Johns” in Phoenix

“Jammin’ the Johns” in Phoenix

CEASE Phoenix Metro, with the City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force, launched a successful law enforcement initiative targeting would-be sex-buyers.

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Drake’s new hit sends the wrong message

Drake’s new hit sends the wrong message

Drake and DJ Khaled’s latest hit, “For Free,” sends a dangerous message about the commodification of sex.

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Bipartisan call for full implementation of Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

Bipartisan call for full implementation of Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act is a year old. But many in congress say more can be done to ensure it is being used to its full potential.

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My experience in the sex trade had nothing to do with choice

My experience in the sex trade had nothing to do with choice

Survivor Audrey Morrissey: “I know there are some women who say they do this willingly… Maybe that’s their truth, but that’s not mine.”

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Massachusetts leaders take a stand against sex-buying

Massachusetts leaders take a stand against sex-buying

Top MA officials work together to stop employees from buying sex

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Demand Abolition partners with Attorney General Healey

Demand Abolition partners with Attorney General Healey

I am very proud to have shared a stage with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey a true leader in the fight against demand.

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Ending the sex trade starts with holding buyers accountable

Ending the sex trade starts with holding buyers accountable

Survivor leader on why sex trafficking and prostitution are intrinsically linked.

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Boston mayor and Demand Abolition host hackathon

Boston mayor and Demand Abolition host hackathon

More than 100 programmers and technologists pooled their skills to develop nine imaginative projects to disrupt the demand that fuels sex trafficking and sexual exploitation

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Demand Abolition Applauds Seizure of Sex-Trafficking Websites, and Resulting Felony Charges Against Accused Sex Buyers

Cambridge MA, January 7, 2016—Demand Abolition, a national program working to reduce the demand for paid sex, applauds the unprecedented felony charges against a Seattle-area network of sex buyers brought by the King County Sherriff’s Office, the Bellevue Police Department, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the FBI. This action sends the clear message that […]

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UN meets to discuss human trafficking in conflict areas

UN meets to discuss human trafficking in conflict areas

In response to the disturbing trend of extremist groups engaging in human trafficking in war-torn areas, the UN Security Council recently held the first ever meeting on modern slavery as it relates to armed conflict.

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