Shared Hope International

Summary

Shared Hope is a national organization focused on strengthening state and federal statutory responses to domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) and commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). In addition to conducting expansive training with law enforcement and health care providers, Shared Hope's Policy Team provides subject matter expertise and technical assistance to state and federal lawmakers to draft and enact anti-DMST bills. The technical support is based upon 41 areas of law that Shared Hope has identified as being essential for comprehensive statutory responses to the issue. Additionally, Shared Hope provides financial and mentorship support to national and international partner organizations that provide direct services to survivors.