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UNITE Education ends exploitation. It begins with our children. UNITE! is an educational program devoted to ending human trafficking in Hawai'i.

Through outreach and awareness in local schools, we provide students with the skills necessary to prevent exploitation by building healthy relationships and learning communities. Our presentation, “It Ends With Us,” explains how trafficking works in the 21st Century, preparing students to recognize threatening situations and respond to potential abuse. Additionally, we teach young adults how to be

come leaders in developing support systems that help heal peers who have been targeted by traffickers. We need your help. Exploitation begins with our children. It ends with us.

Short answer: yes. When our keiki and communities are offered prevention education programs, they're less likely to beco...
09/17/2019

Short answer: yes. When our keiki and communities are offered prevention education programs, they're less likely to become victims of exploitation. Education really is the key to preventing s*xual exploitation.

The high-profile case of Jeffrey Epstein has shined a light on the reality that minors are being commercially s*xually exploited, and that s*xual exploitation can happen in any neighborhood, city, state, or country.

There is no such thing as false hope.
09/02/2019

There is no such thing as false hope.

Prince Andrew must be investigated.
08/25/2019

Prince Andrew must be investigated.

The prince’s statement was his most comprehensive response to the scandal.

Cyntoia Brown is free. Finally.
08/07/2019

Cyntoia Brown is free. Finally.

Kim Kardashian West and other celebrities had lobbied for release of Cyntoia Brown, who said she was a 16-year-old s*x-trafficking victim when she killed a man in 2004

Ume Spa, formerly Tokyo Relaxation, has long been known as one of Hawai'i's worst havens for s*xual exploitation. It sho...
07/30/2019

Ume Spa, formerly Tokyo Relaxation, has long been known as one of Hawai'i's worst havens for s*xual exploitation. It shouldn't just be raided. It must be shut down for good and its owners brought to justice.

In recent weeks, authorities have cracked down on suspected prostitution rings.

Knowing what to watch for is the first step toward ending s*xual exploitation. If you see something, say something. Emai...
07/28/2019

Knowing what to watch for is the first step toward ending s*xual exploitation. If you see something, say something. Email our founder, Jeanné Kapela at [email protected] to get help.

Illicit massage parlors are the top venue for s*xual exploitation. According to IMUAlliance, Hawai'i is home to over 150...
07/20/2019

Illicit massage parlors are the top venue for s*xual exploitation. According to IMUAlliance, Hawai'i is home to over 150 high-risk s*x trafficking establishments, most of which are illegal spas.

Epstein isn't an outlier. He's the tip of the iceberg.
07/10/2019

Epstein isn't an outlier. He's the tip of the iceberg.

New charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed attention to the problem of s*x trafficking in the U.S. What is the scope of this disturbing criminal underground, and how does it prey on marginalized children? Lisa Desjardins talks to Yasmin Vafa of Rights4Girls about how the Ep...

S*xual predators are often those whom you'd least expect. In the s*x trade, the worst johns are often rich men who think...
07/07/2019

S*xual predators are often those whom you'd least expect. In the s*x trade, the worst johns are often rich men who think they're above the law. Imagine who he may bring down with him.

The wealthy financier who was friends with many powerful people had infamously avoided federal charges a decade ago.

Victims deserve justice, not jail cells.
07/03/2019

Victims deserve justice, not jail cells.

Hawaii today became the first state in the U.S. to remove a requirement that a person be a victim of s*x trafficking to have a prostitution conviction erased.

Women seduced by the Nxivm cult suffered from trauma bonding, in which their identities became fused to the control of t...
06/17/2019

Women seduced by the Nxivm cult suffered from trauma bonding, in which their identities became fused to the control of the cult's leader. This is exactly why most s*x trafficking victims don't leave their pimps, even when they're given the opportunity to do so Ultimately, the s*x trade is about exploiting not just bodies, but vulnerability.

Several women testified how they blindly obeyed their "masters," screamed when they were branded and were p...

This is insane. This is unjust.
05/30/2019

This is insane. This is unjust.

According to an indictment, Teddy Van Lerberghe assaulted the girl from 2004 to 2008.

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UNITE Hawai’i is a victim service provider for survivors of s*x trafficking and a leader in anti-trafficking prevention education. Through outreach and awareness training to local schools, UNITE helps teachers, students, and school staff prevent exploitation by building healthy relationships and learning communities.

Our program, “It Ends With Us,” explains how trafficking works in the 21st Century, preparing students to recognize threatening situations and respond to potential abuse.

Additionally, we teach school communities how to developing support systems that respond to signs of abuse and heal children who have been harmed. We need your help. Exploitation begins with our children. It ends with us.