Most American citizens, if asked, would say that sex trafficking is a problem in a foreign land, not here in America. Many Americans believe slavery was abolished years ago, but modern slavery is happening in this country and internationally every day right before our eyes. The astonishing fact is that sex trafficking occurs within our borders and in our own cities at a much higher rate than anyone can imagine. Sex trafficking occurs when people, usually women and children, are forced into the sex trade against their will (TVPA, 2013). Many traffickers target weak and vulnerable people who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and have a history of abuse; however, anyone can potentially be a victim of trafficking (The Polaris Project, 2014). Many traffickers lure their prey with false promises of love, money, or safety, and then victims instead face lies, debt bondage, violence, physical and mental manipulation, and abuse (The Polaris Project, 2014). In today's world, many of our social problems, such as human trafficking, are exacerbated by the general lack of education, resources and information available to the public and victims. I propose a policy that will help 180 Turning Lives Around provide comprehensive and much-needed services to victims of sex trafficking, as well as educate the community and law enforcement officials in order to help end modern slavery in America. An estimated 20.9 million people are currently trafficked worldwide (The Polaris Project, 2014). According to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA, reauthorized in 2013), sex trafficking is defined as “A commercial sexual act induced by force, fraud, or coercion and/or in which the person is induced to. .. .. half of the document ...... ysis shows more forces for the policy than against it. As with all policies within a nonprofit, the biggest negative force is funding. Funding is an issue because sustaining a program requires acquiring sustainable funding. 180 Turning Lives Around has demonstrated program sustainability since 1976, the board and program directors believe that sustaining this new program will not be a problem (funding will be discussed in detail in the funding section). The other problem 180 may face is finding a suitable and qualified member of staff. The staff member must be trained in human trafficking, trauma-informed care and have in-depth knowledge of the issue, as well as a clinical understanding of victims' needs. This staff member will also be responsible for providing training to shelter staff and will assist existing staff with education and liaison with local law enforcement.