Abuse of Access: The Emmanuel College Admissions Case

Abuse of Access: The Emmanuel College Admissions Case

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author June 23rd, 2025 7 minute read

Human Trafficking and the Education System

Abuse of Access: The Emmanuel College Admissions Case Abuse of Access: The Emmanuel College Admissions Case When we think of human trafficking, our minds often jump to kidnappings, border crossings, and international crime rings. But what if the trafficker isn’t a stranger lurking in the...

The Sarah Lawrence Scandal: A Chilling Case of Human Trafficking on Campus

The Sarah Lawrence Scandal: A Chilling Case of Human Trafficking on Campus

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author June 16th, 2025 6 minute read

Human Trafficking and the Education System

The Sarah Lawrence Scandal: A Chilling Case of Human Trafficking on CampusThe Sarah Lawrence Scandal: A Chilling Case of Human Trafficking on CampusHuman trafficking often conjures images of shadowy strangers and foreign borders, but the reality is that it can—and does—happen in places...

The Hidden Crisis: Human Trafficking on College Campuses

The Hidden Crisis: Human Trafficking on College Campuses

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author June 9th, 2025 7 minute read

Prevention and Education

The Hidden Crisis: Human Trafficking on College CampusesThe Hidden Crisis: Human Trafficking on College CampusesCollege is often viewed as a time for learning, growth, independence, and new experiences. However, this chapter is marred by manipulation, coercion, and exploitation for some students. While...

Operation Restore Justice: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Child Exploitation in America

Operation Restore Justice: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Child Exploitation in America

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author June 2nd, 2025 7 minute read

Human Trafficking and the Justice System

Operation Restore Justice: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Child Exploitation in AmericaOperation Restore Justice: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Child Exploitation in AmericaIntroductionIn a world where human trafficking and child exploitation continue to grow in secrecy and complexity, a nationwide effort called...

Why Victims Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Psychological Manipulation in Human Trafficking

Why Victims Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Psychological Manipulation in Human Trafficking

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author May 26th, 2025 7 minute read

Prevention and Education | Mental Health and Human Trafficking

Why Victims Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Psychological Manipulation in Human TraffickingWhy Victims Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Psychological Manipulation in Human TraffickingWhen we hear about human trafficking, one of the most common—and most harmful—questions people...

At Risk and Overlooked: Understanding Human Trafficking in K-12 Schools

At Risk and Overlooked: Understanding Human Trafficking in K-12 Schools

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author May 19th, 2025 6 minute read

Child Trafficking and Exploitation | Human Trafficking and Exploitation Hot Spots

At Risk and Overlooked: Understanding Human Trafficking in K-12 SchoolsAt Risk and Overlooked: Understanding Human Trafficking in K-12 SchoolsWhen we think of school, we often picture a safe space—where children learn, grow, and prepare for their future. However, that picture is tragically...

Polished but Trapped: Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in Nail Salons

Polished but Trapped: Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in Nail Salons

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author May 12th, 2025 6 minute read

Labor Trafficking and Exploitation | Sex Trafficking and Exploitation | Human Trafficking and Exploitation Hot Spots

Polished but Trapped: Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in Nail SalonsPolished but Trapped: Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in Nail SalonsWhen we think about places where human trafficking might be hiding, nail salons probably don’t top the list. With their bright lights, relaxing music, and...

On the Road to Awareness: Understanding Human Trafficking in the Trucking Industry

On the Road to Awareness: Understanding Human Trafficking in the Trucking Industry

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author May 5th, 2025 6 minute read

Sex Trafficking and Exploitation | Child Trafficking and Exploitation | Human Trafficking and Exploitation Hot Spots

On the Road to Awareness: Understanding Human Trafficking in the Trucking IndustryOn the Road to Awareness: Understanding Human Trafficking in the Trucking IndustryWhen we think about human trafficking, we often imagine secret operations or hidden corners of society. But the reality is that this...

How Human Trafficking Happens in Hair Braiding Shops

How Human Trafficking Happens in Hair Braiding Shops

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author April 28th, 2025 7 minute read

Labor Trafficking and Exploitation | Prevention and Education | Human Trafficking and Exploitation Hot Spots

How Human Trafficking Happens in Hair Braiding ShopsHow Human Trafficking Happens in Hair Braiding ShopsHuman trafficking doesn’t always look like what we expect. It isn’t always back alleys or dramatic kidnappings. Sometimes, it operates right in front of us—in everyday spaces, we...

The Link Between Unhealed Trauma and Vulnerability to Exploitation

The Link Between Unhealed Trauma and Vulnerability to Exploitation

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author

Shakeeta Torres, Founder, Speaker, LCSW, Author April 21st, 2025 6 minute read

Prevention and Education | Mental Health and Human Trafficking

The Link Between Unhealed Trauma and Vulnerability to ExploitationIn the world of anti-trafficking advocacy and trauma recovery, one critical but often overlooked truth stands out: unhealed trauma increases vulnerability to exploitation. Whether it stems from childhood abuse, abandonment, neglect, or...

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