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ABC’s of Human Trafficking

On June 21, 2012, by MHeffern

A better method of combating trafficking comes from a better understanding of trafficking. Over the next few weeks Renewal Forum will be presenting the ABC’s of human trafficking, covering the foundational vocabulary of this issue. Abduction Abduction occurs when a person forcibly takes a man, woman, or child against their will, forcing that individual […]

Secret Service Case: some interesting reads

On April 27, 2012, by Ian Kitterman

Below are a couple pieces that are worth reading on the Secret Service scandal. Additionally I want to acknowledge that some have pointed to the fact that the woman was comfortable going to the police in order to seek her money as an example of why we should legalize prostitution because it would limit the […]

Men shouldn’t be boys.

On April 25, 2012, by Ian Kitterman

Last week the story broke that, in preparation for President Obama’s trip to Columbia, a group of 12 Secret Service members and at least 11 military members became intoxicated and hired prostituted women into their hotel rooms. So far the biggest expressed concern from our legislators has been that fraternizing with prostituted women undermined the […]

RF President Wagner speaks at Demand Change Heartland Conference

On April 13, 2012, by Ian Kitterman

On Friday, April 13th 2012, Founder and President Steve Wagner spoke at the Demand Change Heartland Conference. This conference point was to “educate the community about the myths and realities of prostitution/sex trafficking, to unite the community in efforts to end commercial sexual exploitation, and to inspire a community response to help victims and end […]

How DHS is Perpetuating a Myth About Trafficking

On December 30, 2011, by Ian Kitterman

Customs and Border Patrol recently started a new public awareness campaign entitled “Don’t Be Fooled” to raise awareness of human trafficking. The ads feature a Hispanic man or woman in chains, in shackles, and in one case being choked. They then warn that slavery still exists and that it is called human trafficking. The ads include the national trafficking resource center hotline number that is paid for by HHS and maintained by the Polaris Project.

Op-Ed: Sex Trafficking and America’s Culture of Exploitation

On December 7, 2011, by Ian Kitterman

Yesterday the Renewal Forum’s president, Steven Wagner, had an op-ed published about America’s “culture of exploitation,” which he wrote in response to the recent videos of a faux-pimp soliciting services at abortion clinics.