Polaris Project is a leading organization in the global fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Named after the North Star "Polaris" that guided slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad, Polaris Project is transforming the way that individuals and communities respond to human trafficking, in the U.S. and globally. By successfully pushing for stronger federal and state laws, operating the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline (1-888-373-7888), conducting trainings, and providing vital services to victims of trafficking, Polaris Project creates long-term solutions that move our society closer to a world without slavery.
Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee is proud to work with the Polaris Project, including on SB 738 which would create a statewide framework for treating commercially sexually exploited youth as victims not criminals. Below are some important resources from the Polaris Project.
Human Trafficking Overview:
http://www.polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/overview
2013 California State Report:
http://www.polarisproject.org/storage/documents/California_State_Report_2013_08_01_16_51_38_377.pdf
Local Organizations:
http://www.polarisproject.org/state-map/california
Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee is proud to work with the Polaris Project, including on SB 738 which would create a statewide framework for treating commercially sexually exploited youth as victims not criminals. Below are some important resources from the Polaris Project.
Human Trafficking Overview:
http://www.polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/overview
2013 California State Report:
http://www.polarisproject.org/storage/documents/California_State_Report_2013_08_01_16_51_38_377.pdf
Local Organizations:
http://www.polarisproject.org/state-map/california