Modern Slavery Research Project

"Alleviating teen homelessness is a complex issue." Advocates in Kansas City reveal the hidden signs of teen homelessness. Read up on how new research allows service providers in KC to understand and address the needs of this at-risk population.

Homelessness is new reality for thousands of Kansas City area teens The most recent Point In Time count, conducted in January of each year, shows thousands of homeless teenagers in the five-county metro.

What does freedom mean for survivors of modern day slavery? In this podcast, MSRP Director Dr. Laura Murphy reveals how survivor narratives illuminate a range of systemic injustices that continue to weigh on the lives of survivors long after escape.

Laura Murphy, ‘Modern Slave Narratives’ Legalized slavery has been abolished around the world, yet human trafficking remains a significant problem. Approximately 45.8 million persons in 167 countries endure modern forms of slavery. NHC Fellow Laura Murphy is currently at work on a book about the way survivors of forced labor have mobilize...

10 cities
Over 600 youth interviewed
Check out this quick video for the results of the largest study on trafficking and exploitation among homeless youth

Meet Alex: How Homelessness Increases Young People's Vulnerabilities to Trafficking The Modern Slavery Research Project is proud to present its latest study, "Labor and S*x Trafficking Among Homeless Youth." This video explains the study's…

Judge elaborates on human trafficking conviction of Baton Rouge man, but what will be done for the survivors?

Baton Rouge man convicted of human trafficking gets 40 years; judge calls actions 'modern day slavery' State District Judge Trudy White likened the actions of a 46-year-old Baton Rouge man convicted of human trafficking to those that participated in the African slave trade before sentencing him

UN meeting on migratory issues took place on Tuesday as France urges for protections in Libya. Check out CNN’s video to learn more.

UN chief: Libya slave auctions may be crimes against humanity The UN secretary-general said Monday he is "horrified" at reports showing African migrants sold as slaves and called for immediate investigations.

Want to know what specialized HT service provision should look like? Check out what a team of survivor advocates advises:

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Thanks National Network For Youth for highlighting MSRP research during the second week of National Runaway Prevention Month!

Fight Human Trafficking With Covenant House Human trafficking happens across the Americas and in all 50 states… and homeless children are the prime targets. Learn more about this vile industry and how you can help us protect the young people it victimizes.

What if MSRP, Uber, and Lyft partnered to train drivers to spot human trafficking? Uber, Lyft- We are ready to collaborate!

With help from alert Uber driver, Pa. charges two with human trafficking An Uber driver flagged down a Pennsylvania state trooper, rescuing a passenger said she was the victim of human trafficking. Now two people have been charged and held for trial in Montgomery County.

Public transit is common location for youth to be approached/exploited- this training is needed not just in North Carolina

CATS officials train to watch out for human trafficking Charlotte Area Transit System officials said they are looking for human trafficking victims and people behind the crimes itself.

Victim protections must be assured!
If the laws and regulations already in place to protect trafficking victims in the court process don’t hold, what will?

This immigrant was certified as a victim of human trafficking. But she could still be deported For lawyers and advocates, Ana’s case shows contradictions within the U.S. government entities.

Do you work with homeless or runaway youth? Read about this new human trafficking screening tool that helps identify victims among homeless youth populations both quickly and accurately.

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