Dear Friend,
Moving to Nashville around the holidays has given me the opportunity to spend quality time with staff, survivors, and community members. Thanks to the End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) team, I have learned the top places to see lights, gained ideas for new family traditions, and searched the city for the best cup of coffee.
Read MoreDear Friends,
It was with very mixed emotions that I tendered a resignation letter to the End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) Board of Directors this month. I have grown and learned so much during my years at the agency, and with YOUR help, we have taken historic steps to serve survivors of human trafficking in Tennessee for decades to come.
Read MoreDear End Slavery Tennessee Supporter,
I hope you had a wonderful, restful Christmas with your family. I enjoyed time with both my families — husband and daughter and End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) family.
Read MoreIn the US, there was a time when the sale of sex often took place in certain areas where (mostly girls) “walked the track.” The “track” could be in urban areas, rural areas, or even truck stops. In newspaper’s Want Ads, there was an Escort section. Adult Book stores may have even served to front a brothel. All of these are openly public.
Read MoreWho’s buying sex, that is?
Sex buyers are commonly called “johns.” Studies show that most johns are in fact biologically male.
Read MoreSex sells.
You’ve heard it a million times in advertising strategies. Businesses decided a long time ago that sexualizing an advertisement, even if it is for buying a cheeseburger, would return a significant increase in sales.
Read MoreNeed help? Contact the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline.
