Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)
@weare-pact.bsky.social
We protect every child’s right to grow up free from child sexual exploitation and trafficking through education, legislative advocacy and partnerships.
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Children seek affection, belonging, and someone who makes them feel seen. Traffickers exploit that longing.
This year, your support helped us reach thousands of students, educators, and families to prevent trafficking
Give today and help us continue this vital work:
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
This year, your support helped us reach thousands of students, educators, and families to prevent trafficking
Give today and help us continue this vital work:
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Children seek affection, belonging, and someone who makes them feel seen. Traffickers exploit that longing.
This year, your support helped us reach thousands of students, educators, and families to prevent trafficking
Give today and help us continue this vital work:
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
This year, your support helped us reach thousands of students, educators, and families to prevent trafficking
Give today and help us continue this vital work:
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
Boys are often invisible victims of sexual exploitation. Shame, fear, and stereotypes keep many from reporting, being seen or believed.
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate, and neither should our protection efforts.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#BoysToo #ProtectChildren
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate, and neither should our protection efforts.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#BoysToo #ProtectChildren
December 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Boys are often invisible victims of sexual exploitation. Shame, fear, and stereotypes keep many from reporting, being seen or believed.
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate, and neither should our protection efforts.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#BoysToo #ProtectChildren
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate, and neither should our protection efforts.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#BoysToo #ProtectChildren
MYTH: Trafficking begins with kidnapping or force
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Children looking for attention or love are targeted with promises that feel exciting...
Give to PACT and help us reach children before traffickers do:
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Children looking for attention or love are targeted with promises that feel exciting...
Give to PACT and help us reach children before traffickers do:
It's Happening Closer Than You Think. — PACT
This Giving Season, you can help protect children from sexual exploitation and trafficking.
www.wearepact.org
December 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
MYTH: Trafficking begins with kidnapping or force
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Children looking for attention or love are targeted with promises that feel exciting...
Give to PACT and help us reach children before traffickers do:
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Children looking for attention or love are targeted with promises that feel exciting...
Give to PACT and help us reach children before traffickers do:
Most child victims are exploited by someone they already know — a relative, family friend, coach, or neighbor.
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #NYCNonprofit #ProtectChildren
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #NYCNonprofit #ProtectChildren
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Most child victims are exploited by someone they already know — a relative, family friend, coach, or neighbor.
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #NYCNonprofit #ProtectChildren
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #NYCNonprofit #ProtectChildren
Traffickers are using the same apps and games that children use every day. They build trust, then exploit it.
That’s why online safety awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildrenOnline
That’s why online safety awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildrenOnline
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Traffickers are using the same apps and games that children use every day. They build trust, then exploit it.
That’s why online safety awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildrenOnline
That’s why online safety awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildrenOnline
Cuts to the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking threaten the U.S. role in global anti-trafficking efforts.
Congress must fund and reauthorize the TVPA fully.
Op-Ed from Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations Aram Schvey:
Congress must fund and reauthorize the TVPA fully.
Op-Ed from Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations Aram Schvey:
We Can’t Afford to Turn Back on Trafficking Victims Protection Act – DC Journal - InsideSources
We recently marked the 25th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), fundamentally transforming how America confronts modern slavery.
dcjournal.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Cuts to the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking threaten the U.S. role in global anti-trafficking efforts.
Congress must fund and reauthorize the TVPA fully.
Op-Ed from Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations Aram Schvey:
Congress must fund and reauthorize the TVPA fully.
Op-Ed from Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations Aram Schvey:
A unanimous UN declaration calls for stronger action on trafficking, especially for children and youth with disabilities.
The U.S. declined to join.
#EndTrafficking #UN #UnitedNations #USPolicy
The U.S. declined to join.
#EndTrafficking #UN #UnitedNations #USPolicy
In Case You Missed It: U.S. Turns Back on Global Declaration Against Human Trafficking — PACT
In late November, the United Nations General Assembly, representing 193 countries, adopted a consensus declaration reaffirming its resolve to end human trafficking, which “constitutes a serious crime…
www.wearepact.org
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A unanimous UN declaration calls for stronger action on trafficking, especially for children and youth with disabilities.
The U.S. declined to join.
#EndTrafficking #UN #UnitedNations #USPolicy
The U.S. declined to join.
#EndTrafficking #UN #UnitedNations #USPolicy
Sexual extortion schemes, also known as sextortion, have affected thousands of youth including two teens whose families are now taking legal action against Meta.
Online platforms should not be putting profit over the safety of our children.
#OnlineSafety #Meta
www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
Online platforms should not be putting profit over the safety of our children.
#OnlineSafety #Meta
www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
December 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Sexual extortion schemes, also known as sextortion, have affected thousands of youth including two teens whose families are now taking legal action against Meta.
Online platforms should not be putting profit over the safety of our children.
#OnlineSafety #Meta
www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
Online platforms should not be putting profit over the safety of our children.
#OnlineSafety #Meta
www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...
Survivor support programs are facing major funding gaps nationwide, including those that provide housing, counseling, and advocacy.
Stable and consistent support+services are essential for victim recovery!
Is your organization being affected?
#SupportSurvivors
Stable and consistent support+services are essential for victim recovery!
Is your organization being affected?
#SupportSurvivors
US justice department halts funding for human-trafficking survivors
DoJ has nearly $90m appropriated by Congress to support victims, but organizations say funding has been cut
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Survivor support programs are facing major funding gaps nationwide, including those that provide housing, counseling, and advocacy.
Stable and consistent support+services are essential for victim recovery!
Is your organization being affected?
#SupportSurvivors
Stable and consistent support+services are essential for victim recovery!
Is your organization being affected?
#SupportSurvivors
For 25 years, the TVPA shaped how the U.S. protects trafficking survivors.
What happens if those protections weaken?
PACT's Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations, Aram Schvey writes about just that issue the D.C. Journal: dcjournal.com/we-cant-affo...
#TVPA #TVPA2025 #EndTrafficking
What happens if those protections weaken?
PACT's Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations, Aram Schvey writes about just that issue the D.C. Journal: dcjournal.com/we-cant-affo...
#TVPA #TVPA2025 #EndTrafficking
We Can’t Afford to Turn Back on Trafficking Victims Protection Act – DC Journal - InsideSources
We recently marked the 25th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), fundamentally transforming how America confronts modern slavery.
dcjournal.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
For 25 years, the TVPA shaped how the U.S. protects trafficking survivors.
What happens if those protections weaken?
PACT's Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations, Aram Schvey writes about just that issue the D.C. Journal: dcjournal.com/we-cant-affo...
#TVPA #TVPA2025 #EndTrafficking
What happens if those protections weaken?
PACT's Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations, Aram Schvey writes about just that issue the D.C. Journal: dcjournal.com/we-cant-affo...
#TVPA #TVPA2025 #EndTrafficking
Wishing you peace, rest, and connection this holiday season.
At PACT, we are grateful for every partner, educator, parent, and young person working to protect children year-round. Your commitment makes prevention possible.
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give #ProtectChildren #EndTrafficking
At PACT, we are grateful for every partner, educator, parent, and young person working to protect children year-round. Your commitment makes prevention possible.
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give #ProtectChildren #EndTrafficking
It's Happening Closer Than You Think. — PACT
This Giving Season, you can help protect children from sexual exploitation and trafficking.
www.wearepact.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Wishing you peace, rest, and connection this holiday season.
At PACT, we are grateful for every partner, educator, parent, and young person working to protect children year-round. Your commitment makes prevention possible.
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give #ProtectChildren #EndTrafficking
At PACT, we are grateful for every partner, educator, parent, and young person working to protect children year-round. Your commitment makes prevention possible.
www.wearepact.org/time-to-give #ProtectChildren #EndTrafficking
An early Seasons' Greetings from PACT, and a reminder that we have a new mailing address 😀
Please reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]
#WeArePACT #SeasonsGreetings #EndTrafficking
Please reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]
#WeArePACT #SeasonsGreetings #EndTrafficking
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
An early Seasons' Greetings from PACT, and a reminder that we have a new mailing address 😀
Please reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]
#WeArePACT #SeasonsGreetings #EndTrafficking
Please reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]
#WeArePACT #SeasonsGreetings #EndTrafficking
Proud to partner with Las Doñas, uplifting migrant Latinas as leaders and advocates. This fall, participants completed PACT’s CSAM Prevention workshop and shared what they learned to help protect kids and youth in their community.
#InternationalMigrantsDay #NYC
#InternationalMigrantsDay #NYC
Safety Through Community: CSAM Prevention Workshops with Las Doñas — PACT
When you think about where you’ve learned the most reliable information about safety, what comes to mind?
www.wearepact.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Proud to partner with Las Doñas, uplifting migrant Latinas as leaders and advocates. This fall, participants completed PACT’s CSAM Prevention workshop and shared what they learned to help protect kids and youth in their community.
#InternationalMigrantsDay #NYC
#InternationalMigrantsDay #NYC
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, PACT is highlighting a reality recently shared by board member Judge Camacho: undocumented youth are increasingly targeted by traffickers who use deportation threats as a tool of coercion.
A child’s right to safety should never depend on their immigration status.
A child’s right to safety should never depend on their immigration status.
International Migrants Day with PACT
A conversation between PACT CEO Lori Cohen and board member Judge Camacho about the obstacles migrant communities face when it comes to sexual exploitation and trafficking.
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, PACT is highlighting a reality recently shared by board member Judge Camacho: undocumented youth are increasingly targeted by traffickers who use deportation threats as a tool of coercion.
A child’s right to safety should never depend on their immigration status.
A child’s right to safety should never depend on their immigration status.
AI’s power comes with real risks for children.
The recent #ExecutiveOrder prioritizes a “minimally burdensome” framework without meaningful child-safety protections, despite growing evidence of harm.
Read more in PACT's statement here: www.wearepact.org/blog/ai-exec...
The recent #ExecutiveOrder prioritizes a “minimally burdensome” framework without meaningful child-safety protections, despite growing evidence of harm.
Read more in PACT's statement here: www.wearepact.org/blog/ai-exec...
Trump’s AI Executive Order Sticks it to Parents, Families, and States — PACT
President Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” is a gift to Big Tech and an insult to parents, families, and states, which have been…
www.wearepact.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
AI’s power comes with real risks for children.
The recent #ExecutiveOrder prioritizes a “minimally burdensome” framework without meaningful child-safety protections, despite growing evidence of harm.
Read more in PACT's statement here: www.wearepact.org/blog/ai-exec...
The recent #ExecutiveOrder prioritizes a “minimally burdensome” framework without meaningful child-safety protections, despite growing evidence of harm.
Read more in PACT's statement here: www.wearepact.org/blog/ai-exec...
Boys are often invisible victims of sexual exploitation. Shame, fear, and stereotypes keep many from reporting, being seen or believed.
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate– and neither should our protection.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #EndTrafficking #OnlineSafety
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate– and neither should our protection.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #EndTrafficking #OnlineSafety
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Boys are often invisible victims of sexual exploitation. Shame, fear, and stereotypes keep many from reporting, being seen or believed.
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate– and neither should our protection.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #EndTrafficking #OnlineSafety
But trafficking doesn’t discriminate– and neither should our protection.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #EndTrafficking #OnlineSafety
Children make up almost 4 in 10 victims of human trafficking.
What needs to be done to #EndHumanTrafficking?
icat.un.org/sites/g/file...
source: UN ICAT
What needs to be done to #EndHumanTrafficking?
icat.un.org/sites/g/file...
source: UN ICAT
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Children make up almost 4 in 10 victims of human trafficking.
What needs to be done to #EndHumanTrafficking?
icat.un.org/sites/g/file...
source: UN ICAT
What needs to be done to #EndHumanTrafficking?
icat.un.org/sites/g/file...
source: UN ICAT
Reposted by Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)
Today is #WorldChildrensDay and this year's theme centers around listening to children and fulfilling their right to self expression, understanding their ideas for a better world, and including their priorities in our actions today.
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today is #WorldChildrensDay and this year's theme centers around listening to children and fulfilling their right to self expression, understanding their ideas for a better world, and including their priorities in our actions today.
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
Any child who is coerced or forced to engage in a commercial sex act is considered a trafficking victim– even if that child never leaves his or her neighborhood, home, or school.
That’s why PACT invests in prevention in all communities.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingTuesday
That’s why PACT invests in prevention in all communities.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Any child who is coerced or forced to engage in a commercial sex act is considered a trafficking victim– even if that child never leaves his or her neighborhood, home, or school.
That’s why PACT invests in prevention in all communities.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingTuesday
That’s why PACT invests in prevention in all communities.
Give today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingTuesday
MYTH: Trafficking begins with kidnapping or force.
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Vulnerable children are targeted with promises that feel safe and even exciting to them.
Help us reach children before traffickers do.
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Vulnerable children are targeted with promises that feel safe and even exciting to them.
Help us reach children before traffickers do.
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
MYTH: Trafficking begins with kidnapping or force.
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Vulnerable children are targeted with promises that feel safe and even exciting to them.
Help us reach children before traffickers do.
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
REALITY: Most trafficking starts with a moment of “connection.” Vulnerable children are targeted with promises that feel safe and even exciting to them.
Help us reach children before traffickers do.
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
Most child victims are exploited by someone they already know — a relative, family friend, coach, or neighbor.
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #ChildSafety #OnlineSafetyNonprofit #EndTrafficking
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #ChildSafety #OnlineSafetyNonprofit #EndTrafficking
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Most child victims are exploited by someone they already know — a relative, family friend, coach, or neighbor.
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #ChildSafety #OnlineSafetyNonprofit #EndTrafficking
This is why PACT invests in community education. #EducationIsPrevention
Give to PACT today: WeArePACT.org/time-to-give
#GivingSeason #ChildSafety #OnlineSafetyNonprofit #EndTrafficking
Traffickers are using the same apps and games that children use every day. They build trust, then exploit it. That’s why online awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#WeArePACT #GivingSeason #ProtectKidsOnline #OnlineSafety
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#WeArePACT #GivingSeason #ProtectKidsOnline #OnlineSafety
WeArePACT.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Traffickers are using the same apps and games that children use every day. They build trust, then exploit it. That’s why online awareness is one of the strongest forms of prevention.
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#WeArePACT #GivingSeason #ProtectKidsOnline #OnlineSafety
Give to PACT today: www.wearepact.org/time-to-give
#WeArePACT #GivingSeason #ProtectKidsOnline #OnlineSafety
Today is #WorldChildrensDay and this year's theme centers around listening to children and fulfilling their right to self expression, understanding their ideas for a better world, and including their priorities in our actions today.
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today is #WorldChildrensDay and this year's theme centers around listening to children and fulfilling their right to self expression, understanding their ideas for a better world, and including their priorities in our actions today.
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
www.wearepact.org/blog/youth-v...
We’re proud to welcome Harmony Bridge Travel as the newest member of The Code, the only voluntary set of business practices that travel and tourism companies can implement to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.
@thecode-org.bsky.social
#WeArePACT #TheCode #EndChildExploitation
@thecode-org.bsky.social
#WeArePACT #TheCode #EndChildExploitation
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’re proud to welcome Harmony Bridge Travel as the newest member of The Code, the only voluntary set of business practices that travel and tourism companies can implement to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.
@thecode-org.bsky.social
#WeArePACT #TheCode #EndChildExploitation
@thecode-org.bsky.social
#WeArePACT #TheCode #EndChildExploitation
For nearly two decades, Dr. Simmons has worked at the intersection of mental health, trauma recovery, and community care. PACT is grateful to welcome her to our Board of Directors!
Read more about Dr. Simmons here: www.wearepact.org/takila-simmons
Read more about Dr. Simmons here: www.wearepact.org/takila-simmons
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For nearly two decades, Dr. Simmons has worked at the intersection of mental health, trauma recovery, and community care. PACT is grateful to welcome her to our Board of Directors!
Read more about Dr. Simmons here: www.wearepact.org/takila-simmons
Read more about Dr. Simmons here: www.wearepact.org/takila-simmons