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Trafficking in Persons Report (2014)

The US Department of State released the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report. You can read the full report here (the link will also link you to Secretary Kerry’s remarks).

(Check out my wife’s awesome vantage point for today’s briefing on the report!)

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Out of the Shadows: A Tool for Identifying Human Trafficking Victims

Vera Institute just published a new tool for identifying victims of human trafficking. The tool has been tested and validated and comes in a short and long form. Read the science behind the tool here (PDF); find the actual tool and user guidelines here (PDF).

 

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Jimmy Carter’s Call to Action

First day back in the office, so I’ll be running around madly. But if you have some down time, I highly recommend checking out this NPR interview with former president Jimmy Carter on his call to action against the subjugation of women. I’m listening now, as I gear up for my day. (H/t JPW).