John,

We’re proud to announce the release of our 9th Annual Protected Innocence Challenge State Grades and Toolkit along with updated Seeking Justice resources! 

For the past nine years, Shared Hope International has dedicated time and resources to analyzing the strength of each state’s laws addressing child sex trafficking. Throughout this time, we have seen significant advancements and a steady increase in state scores. This year Tennessee continues to hold the top spot, while Montana and Nevada are tied in second place. Nevada also achieved the most improved status this year, and ten states overall have raised their grades from 2018. 
 

The progress from 2011 to 2019 is striking. In 2011, more than half of the states received failing grades, and no state had achieved an “A” grade. In 2019, there are now 15 states with an “A” grade, no failing states, and only two states have a “D” grade.
 

However, there is still work to be done. Even as grades increase and the national average score has climbed to 84.7, many states still struggle to improve their victim protection laws.
 

YOU can help us drive change that closes many of these gaps in 2020!  

1) Find out your state grade and review your state’s Report Card!

2) Let your legislator know that you want to see a change in 2020!

3) Read the full report to learn how state action drives national change. 
 

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].