Catherine

Let me tell you about my friend Dee

Dee Clarke passed away on Halloween after struggling with her lungs for some time. Such a drag. It hit me hard. We had a unique relationship. We both started our non-profits in 2015. Dee’s: Survivor Speak USA. Mine: Stop Trafficking ME, then US. Dee and I met in...

Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland recognizes Stop Trafficking Us

Stop Trafficking US is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland! As the month of January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has acknowledged Stop Trafficking...

We Helped Sally and her 3 children move into a new home

Have you seen the Netflix movie called “Unbelievable”? https://youtu.be/QTIkUzkbzQk I liked the movie a lot in that I felt the producers really captured the disassociation survivors feel, really well. The "this is too crazy to be real" was very real for me and other...

Stop Trafficking US accomplishments

This Holiday Season, Let Kids Choose Who They Hug

The many gatherings of family and friends during the holiday season give parents a special chance to teach their daughters an empowering lesson: you don't owe anyone your physical affection. "The ritual of demanding affection from children on cue is one of those tiny,...

Catherine at the White House

I am so proud to be here in our great nation's capital... The White House, representing sex trafficking and child sexual abuse survivors.... from my home state of Maine. I am here to offer my recommendations, experience, strength and HOPE. I’ve stepped back from this...

The Facts about Child Sex Abuse

Child Abuse makes Children more vulnerable to sexual exploitation. More than 90% of children who are commercially sexually exploited have been sexually abused in the past.81% of child sexual abuse incidents for all ages occur in the one-predator/one-child...

Catherine -Top 20 Outstanding Women

Maine's top 20 Most Outstanding Women are awarded annually by Coast 93.1. In 2019, Catherine Ann Wilson was nominated and awarded this distinguished honor for her tireless work for Stop Trafficking US and Keep Maine Kids Safe.Catherine is a survivor and...

People Catherine reaches….

From a student that attended my presentation… This brought tears to my eyes. The message continues long after I leave.... this is so empowering for me, particularly right now. I needed to hear the positive impact I have left in my wake.This strengthens me...