Category: Success Stories

Victims Recovered and Hundreds Arrested in California Anti-Trafficking Operation

Victims Recovered and Hundreds Arrested in California Anti-Trafficking Operation

California law enforcement and the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force arrested hundreds of men, and rescued dozens of sex trafficking victims during the third annual “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild” initiative.

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John Schools: A practical, cost-effective way to reduce demand

John Schools: A practical, cost-effective way to reduce demand

One of the most promising tactics to reducing demand is sending convicted sex buyers to “john schools.”

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“Jammin’ the Johns” in Phoenix

“Jammin’ the Johns” in Phoenix

CEASE Phoenix Metro, with the City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force, launched a successful law enforcement initiative targeting would-be sex-buyers.

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National sting targeting buyers nets record number of arrests

National sting targeting buyers nets record number of arrests

The National Johns Suppression Initiative, a nationwide anti-trafficking operation targeting sex buyers, is reporting very impressive numbers from its most recent sting.

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Seattle busts 200 buyers; could collect up to $275K for sex trade victims

Seattle busts 200 buyers; could collect up to $275K for sex trade victims

Seattle Police launch a first-of-its-kind sting that’s deterring buyers and getting money for victims

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TIME: Catching johns

TIME: Catching johns

In this multimedia feature, TIME Magazine explores why cops across the US are targeting men who buy prostitutes, and highlights efforts in Cook County, Illinois, which is part of Demand Abolition’s CEASE Network (Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation).

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