Traffick Free

06/13/2026

There's still time to register and join us!

On Saturday, June 20, Traffick Free volunteers will visit bars and restaurants in their local neighborhoods to distribute informational flyers and speak briefly with managers or staff about the requirements of Illinois Senate Bill 1422.

This outreach effort is designed to be simple, approachable, and community-focused. Volunteers will be provided with materials, talking points/a script to follow, and guidance ahead of time. To help everyone feel prepared and confident, we will host a volunteer training and Q&A session on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 PM CT.

Additional event details and outreach materials will be shared closer to the event date. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up via the link.

https://lnkd.in/gRXxhPWR

06/06/2026

"The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Iron Pursuit, a one-month, nationwide enforcement effort to find child victims of s*x abuse and arrest child s*x predators...Across the country and in the Chicagoland area, more than 200 child victims were located and over 350 child s*xual abuse offenders are facing accountability for their actions."

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/chicago/news/fbi-chicago-announces-operation-iron-pursuit-efforts-launches-abuse-prevention-public-service-announcement

05/30/2026

In an effort to expand Illinois human trafficking prevention laws, Illinois Senate Bill 1422 requires certain hospitality employees to complete human trafficking prevention training within six months of hiring, and every two years thereafter.

On Saturday, June 20, volunteers will visit bars and restaurants in their local neighborhoods to distribute informational flyers and speak briefly with managers or staff about the requirements of the Bill.

This outreach effort is designed to be simple, approachable, and community-focused. Volunteers will be provided with materials, talking points/a script to follow, and guidance ahead of time. To help everyone feel prepared and confident, we will host a volunteer training and Q&A session on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 PM CT.

Additional event details and outreach materials will be shared closer to the event date. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up via the link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8xhb40GyhfXeQnrc24DZxTwZW03aIUO5I6rrG-H73dUmQ1Q/viewform

05/23/2026

05/09/2026

Jess Michaels and Jena-Lisa Jones attended the Children's Advocacy Center's Luminary Award Dinner fundraiser, where Michaels also served as the event's Keynote speaker.

Jess Michaels and Jena-Lisa Jones, survivors of abuse by late s*x trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, said that while Epstein survivors are still far from getting justice, they hope the increased attention on the Epstein Files — and the stories of survivors – will help others stand up to abuse happening...

04/25/2026

"In a 2022 study of s*x trafficking survivors, about half reported that they had branding tattoos. So, to support survivors’ recovery, some dermatologists have started to offer free tattoo removal services."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/well/tattoo-removal-s*x-trafficking.html

04/11/2026

"House Bill 4654, approved on a vote of 107-0, strengthens efforts to combat human trafficking by requiring clear, visible resource notices in all public restrooms at Illinois roadside rest areas. These locations can offer victims a rare moment alone and a chance to seek help."

https://www.wjol.com/human-trafficking-bill-passes-house-heads-to-senate/