Government programs must “understand the person, not just the crime” to effectively fight human trafficking. Only by focusing on forces that make...
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Next Steps: Congress Must Protect All Human Trafficking Victims
An open letter Congress WASHINGTON – This week’s nearly-unanimous congressional action in the Epstein case was an important affirmation that survivors of human...
ATEST Applauds Senate Passage of Trafficking Act Reauthorization
ATEST applauds Senate passage Thursday of the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (ITVPRA), which was merged into the annual defense...
TIP Report Release Reveals Serious Perils for America’s Anti-trafficking Efforts
WASHINGTON – The most important takeaway from last week’s publication of the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report isn’t what’s inside the document, but...
ATEST Urges Congress to Act on Anti-trafficking Legislation as 25th Anniversary of TVPA Approaches
September 15, 2025 Honorable Members of the United States Senate Honorable Members of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. | Via...
ATEST Questions for More Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings
Two more key Trump cabinet nominees are appearing on Capitol Hill for Senate confirmation hearings. ATEST has provided committee members with important questions for...
ATEST Provides Comments for 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) today submitted comments to the U.S. State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP)...
More ATEST Questions for Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings
Two more key Trump cabinet nominees will appear on Capitol Hill this week for Senate confirmation hearings. ATEST has provided committee members with important...
ATEST Questions for Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings
Several key Trump cabinet nominees will appear on Capitol Hill this week for Senate confirmation hearings. ATEST has provided committee members with important...
ATEST Applauds Senate Passage of Anti-trafficking Act Reauthorization
The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) applauds members of the U.S. Senate for yesterday’s passage of S. 920, the International Trafficking Victims...