Labor Trafficking and Exploitation

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

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...

How Human Trafficking Happens in Hair Braiding Shops

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...