it matters to this one

We’re on a mission
to stop kids from being sexually exploited

LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP STOP TRAFFICKING

Did You Know 1 in 5 Children Are Sexually Abused?

Unhealed abuse isn’t something you just “get over.” There’s a lifelong ripple effect that has a massive effect on the individual, their family, school, work, and communities. Adverse childhood experiences, known as ACEs, is a pandemic with profound implications.

Early adversity has lasting impacts!

LEARN WHY

How We Take Action in Our Communities

Our non-profit is based in Maine, and our focus is here in our home state. We’re educating audiences about child sexual abuse, prevention, and sex trafficking through free resources and trainings. We believe education is the most effective path to help protect children.

resources

Whether you’re a survivor, parent, or teacher, our resource hub answers questions, provides guides, and links to recommended online courses and organizations.

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trainings

We educate parents, school staff, faith leaders, first responders, and law enforcement via free 1-to 3-day child exploitation prevention trainings, which are recorded for future use.

UPCOMING EVENTS

social awareness

We’re active on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, while hosting and attending numerous conferences to educate the public on human trafficking and child exploitation.

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We See You!

We appreciate your ongoing consistent support. 100% of your donation goes toward our free resources and trainings for law enforcement, first responders, teachers and faith leaders all across the United States.

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(And, thank you!)

Meet Our Founder

Catherine was abused repeatedly from first grade on for nearly 20 years of her life. She spent most of the ages 12-17 living on the street. By age 15, she was lured into sex trafficking. After finding her own freedom from suffering and thriving in her late 40s, Catherine founded Stop Trafficking US, working to educate the public and offer hope for victims.

Catherine Ann Wilson,

Founder, Stop Trafficking US

READ CATHERINE’S STORY

- Chris McLaughlin

LCSW, Associate Vice President, Community & Pediatric Services

“On behalf of the Maine Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, I am so thankful to Catherine for sharing her story with such heart and courage. The education provided to our members is invaluable in the work they do with clients across Maine.”

- Christine Thibeault

Assistant District Attorney, Cumberland County

“Mrs. Wilson and Stop Trafficking US have been integral in shaping Maine’s sex trafficking laws and they have brought several national experts to Maine to help schools, faith-based organizations and other youth-serving agencies improve efforts to prevent and heal child sexual abuse.”

- Jonathan Sahrbeck

District Attorney, Cumberland County

“We are grateful to have Catherine and Stop Trafficking US in Cumberland County because of their tireless work to end this practice of modern slavery. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Catherine and Stop Trafficking US for their community work.”

- Carey Nason

Executive Director, St. Andre Home, CourageLIVES

“Catherine has supported the survivors served through CourageLIVES in many ways. She has provided workshops and training opportunities for them and has been a support for them as they navigate their journeys.”

What Can You Do to Make an Impact?

It’s up to all of us to stop the cycle. Want to help but feel overwhelmed about where to start? Here are a few ways you can support our organization’s work while making a positive change in your community.