Press Updates

During New York’s Restore Roosevelt Avenue initiative, The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women’s Melanie Thompson—once trafficked in the same city—is now on the front lines helping survivors break free. Her story, and her advocacy, show what’s possible when lived experience leads the way.

During March Madness, Rights4Girls took over billboards in seven cities—including Atlanta—to call out the demand that fuels trafficking. Their campaign reframes awareness by putting the spotlight on sex buyers and reminding the public: exploitation thrives when we look the other way.

Student advocates from World Without Exploitation 5C are pulling back the curtain on so-called sex-positive platforms like OnlyFans and mainstream porn. Their recent campus event sparked deeper dialogue on choice, coercion, and the hidden costs of exploitation.

A WMTW News 8 investigation highlights Maine’s effort to hold sex buyers accountable—underscoring why demand-side intervention is critical to reducing trafficking. Survivor advocate Tricia Grant is helping shift mindsets through court-mandated trainings that reframe the narrative around so-called “victimless” crimes.