Record-breaking heat waves this summer have created dangerous climate conditions for natural disaster risk-- as well as trafficking vulnerability. Read about our Climate Justice policy priority and how SJI hopes to ensure worker protections at disaster sites through AB 2101 https://bit.ly/45Bi4aM

July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and UNODC has named this year's campaign-Trapped behind the scam. People forced to commit these crimes should be recognized as trafficking victims and connected to safety, services, and legal support. Read more at www.endht.org

In October 2025, California enacted AB 1362, the first law of its kind to help prevent trafficking of H-2A farmworkers. Implementation begins in July 2027. Read our recommendations for the Labor Commissioner and DIR. www.lls.edu/sunitajain/ab-1362

Under the Trump Administration Trafficking Survivors are being denied access to necessary benefits and protections. In a data release from CAST, T visa processing times have increased from 19 months in January 2025, to 31.5 months now. Read the full article https://bit.ly/4wdVSPV.

Did you know CA will have greater protections for H-2A workers than any other state starting July 2027? This is because of AB 1362, legislation that extends the Foreign Labor Recruiter Program to H-2A visa holders. Read the Op Ed in AJC by Alessandra Stevens & Julia Solórzano https://bit.ly/4gNyLXy

The games are over, but key questions remain. We identified who could be impacted and called for clear protections, concrete prevention, needed funding, evaluation, and real transparency. Not all concerns were addressed. #WorldCup2026 #LA28 #HumanRights

Thank you to CAST Los Angeles for helping shift the conversation around human trafficking and major sporting events. Instead of repeating myths about trafficking “spikes” during major events, we must focus on what actually helps prevent exploitation before it occurs. https://bit.ly/4fFeCBT

SJI joined JMA, LAANE, Public Citizen, CLUE & partners outside LASEC to call on FIFA, LASEC & the LA Host Committee to move beyond human rights commitments on paper. Megaevents must include funding & protections to prevent exploitation & trafficking. #WorldCup2026

This week, we joined the Re-Imagine LA Coalition to protect Measure J. Thank you to Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Lindsey P. Horvath for leading the motion, which passed. Investing in housing and community services can prevent trafficking and exploitation. #MeasureJ #ReImagineLA

At the June 30 LA City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the Olympics and Paralympics, Andrew Cummings urged LA28 to fund human rights protections as part of planning for the 2028 Games, not wait until later. #LA28 #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking

On June 30, LA28 committed to human rights grants at the LA City Council Ad Hoc Committee. This is progress, but the details still matter. Advocates are calling for real funding, transparency, and a full Human Rights Plan. www.lls.edu/academics/ex...

Join us July 9 at 10 AM at LASEC HQ as we call on FIFA, LASEC, the LA Host Committee, and corporate sponsors to protect the people behind the World Cup. We demand real human rights plans, worker and community protections, and sponsor accountability.

📣 Help us reach 100 signatures! Join organizations & lived-experience experts in urging the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) to strengthen human rights protections for future major sporting events in LA. Read & sign: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/preventing-trafficking-sporting-events

Join SJI's for a conversation on human rights, trafficking prevention, public messaging, and community-centered solutions. 📅 June 29, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM PT 🔗Event details and Zoom link: https://www.torched.la/torched-talks-with-anti-trafficking-advocates-stephanie-richard-and-paloma-bustos/

SJI joined partners, including the @reimaginela.bsky.social and @aclusocal.bsky.social, t the LA County budget hearing to advocate for prevention, healing, and community-based services, and for investments that move resources away from incarceration and toward community care. #CareFirst #LACounty

California has taken an important step by including funding for HTVAP in the state budget. Now we need Gavin Newsom to include it in the final June Budget Act. HTVAP is California’s only dedicated funding stream for trafficking survivors. Contact Governors Newsom today! www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

LLS students: Applications are open for SJI's Anti-Trafficking Law & Policy Practicum. Learn how policy is made, engage with policymakers, and build advocacy skills while advancing survivor-led change. Apply: Link www.lls.edu/sunitajain/advocates-in-action

The FIFA World Cup begins this week! Major sporting events can increase risks of labor exploitation and labor trafficking. Download and share our free outreach materials to help raise awareness and protect workers during the games. www.lls.edu/sunitajain/preventing-trafficking-sporting-events

Support AB 1245 (Stefani) to help prevent forced labor, labor trafficking, and exploitation in supply chains connected to public contracts. Support letters due June 1: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/ab-1245 #LaborTrafficking #HumanTraffickingPrevention

Today, we presented before the LA Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission on labor trafficking by forced criminality, where youth are coerced into committing crimes for the benefit of others and are too often criminalized instead of identified as victims. #HumanTrafficking

LA28 released a Human Rights Strategy for the 2028 Olympics, but did not attend the City’s Ad Hoc Committee hearing to discuss it publicly. Concerns were raised about the lack of concrete protections for workers and survivors. #LA28 #HumanRights #TraffickingPrevention

Funding delays are putting survivor services at risk. Shelters and crisis centers may be forced to cut staff, reduce services, or close. Call Congress: 202-224-3121 Or send an email: https://nnedv.quorum.us/campaign/162461/ #FundSurvivorServices #VictimServices #CongressActNow

Los Angeles will host matches beginning June 12. Human trafficking does not begin or end on game day. Prevention, worker protections, survivor informed responses, and community based support are critical before, during, and after the tournament. #FIFAWorldCup2026

Many are organizing to highlight immigrant worker power. As LA prepares for global events, protection cannot rely on enforcement alone. Fear keeps people from reporting harm, allowing exploitation to stay hidden. Prevention requires trust and strong labor protections. #MayDay #HumanTrafficking

LA28 released a Human Rights Plan, but it lacks funding, timelines, and clear protections. A motion has been introduced to fix this. We’re still waiting on FIFA’s Human Rights Report. #LA28 #2026FIFAWorldCup

Last week, LA City Council introduced a motion to include human rights protections, including trafficking prevention, in LA28 negotiations. Advocates welcome this step and urge real funding and action before the Olympics. Read more: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/preventing-trafficking-sporting-events

In moments of crisis, protection matters most. AB 2101 has passed the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management with bipartisan support. This bill equips disaster response workers to recognize human trafficking & access help if exploited. #AB2101 #HumanTraffickingPrevention #DisasterResponse

For #NCVRW, we believe justice requires recognizing victims in all contexts. Victims of forced criminality are often coerced into crimes as labor and excluded from services. Amada Otero raised this in public comment to the LA Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission. #HumanTraffickingAwareness

National Crime Victims' Rights Week reminds us: Listen. Act. Advocate. At the BOS meeting, we showed up to highlight that justice doesn’t look the same for everyone. Too many survivors still face barriers. We must do better. #NCVRW #SupportSurvivors

We showed up at LA City Council with Jobs to Move America and LAANE to respond to the LA28 Human Rights Strategy. It names human trafficking as a risk but fails to invest in prevention. SJI students also called for accountability and real protections. #HumanTraffickingAwareness #HumanRights #LA28