Sex Trafficking

Texas Scores a “C” on Sex Trafficking Report Card in 2022.

Shared Hope International (www.sharedhope.org) is committed to bringing justice to victims of sex trafficking by supporting the development of global, federal and state policies and legislation.  The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study on existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement. Texas' 2022 Report Card and Recommendations can be viewed at : ​https://reportcards.sharedhope.org/year2022/texas/