Eastern Kentucky University
Climbing to Freedom: A Look at Modern-Day Abolitionists Efforts in America
Institution
Eastern Kentucky University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Minh Nguyen
Abstract
The goal of this presentation is four-fold: first, to define and categorize human trafficking; second, to provide statistics about human trafficking in the United States and abroad; third, to identify current efforts being made to combat human trafficking; and fourth, to challenge students to join the abolitionist efforts in eradicating this evil. Our emphasis was on the fourth point. We focused on the specific action and awareness efforts of the Eastern Kentucky University student organization SHINE (Stop Human Injustice eNslavement and Exploitation) and the EKU-affiliated Model Laboratory School UNICEF Club.
Climbing to Freedom: A Look at Modern-Day Abolitionists Efforts in America
The goal of this presentation is four-fold: first, to define and categorize human trafficking; second, to provide statistics about human trafficking in the United States and abroad; third, to identify current efforts being made to combat human trafficking; and fourth, to challenge students to join the abolitionist efforts in eradicating this evil. Our emphasis was on the fourth point. We focused on the specific action and awareness efforts of the Eastern Kentucky University student organization SHINE (Stop Human Injustice eNslavement and Exploitation) and the EKU-affiliated Model Laboratory School UNICEF Club.