Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative
@sunitajainlls.bsky.social
An evidence-based, community-informed think tank at Loyola Law School that fills gaps in human trafficking prevention through systemic change and policy innovation.
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LAist is asking what our communities and SJI have been doing since December. Where is LA28’s human rights plan?
As SJI told the LAist:
“We want to see LA28 and FIFA put real resources behind human rights
#LA28 #FIFA2026 #HumanRights #LosAngeles
As SJI told the LAist:
“We want to see LA28 and FIFA put real resources behind human rights
#LA28 #FIFA2026 #HumanRights #LosAngeles
February 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
LAist is asking what our communities and SJI have been doing since December. Where is LA28’s human rights plan?
As SJI told the LAist:
“We want to see LA28 and FIFA put real resources behind human rights
#LA28 #FIFA2026 #HumanRights #LosAngeles
As SJI told the LAist:
“We want to see LA28 and FIFA put real resources behind human rights
#LA28 #FIFA2026 #HumanRights #LosAngeles
LAist reports plans to clear encampments near Olympic venues. Advocates warn this may prioritize visibility over root causes. At SJI, how clearing is done matters. Displacement without stable housing and trauma-informed outreach can increase exploitation risk. #LA28 #HumanTrafficking
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
LAist reports plans to clear encampments near Olympic venues. Advocates warn this may prioritize visibility over root causes. At SJI, how clearing is done matters. Displacement without stable housing and trauma-informed outreach can increase exploitation risk. #LA28 #HumanTrafficking
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, SJI shared our report and urged LA City leaders at the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics to ensure LA28 provides $3 million to prevent human trafficking..
#PreventTrafficking #MegaEvents #LA28
#PreventTrafficking #MegaEvents #LA28
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, SJI shared our report and urged LA City leaders at the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics to ensure LA28 provides $3 million to prevent human trafficking..
#PreventTrafficking #MegaEvents #LA28
#PreventTrafficking #MegaEvents #LA28
We thank Mayor Caroline Torosis and the Santa Monica City Council for issuing a proclamation recognizing human trafficking as a serious human rights violation and calling for survivor-centered, year-round prevention and awareness. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 AM
We thank Mayor Caroline Torosis and the Santa Monica City Council for issuing a proclamation recognizing human trafficking as a serious human rights violation and calling for survivor-centered, year-round prevention and awareness. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
Dr. King warned that injustice spreads. Today, ICE raids, family separation, and inequality increase vulnerability to exploitation and human trafficking. What harms one community harms us all. #MLKDay #HumanTraffickingPrevention #CommunitySafety
January 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Dr. King warned that injustice spreads. Today, ICE raids, family separation, and inequality increase vulnerability to exploitation and human trafficking. What harms one community harms us all. #MLKDay #HumanTraffickingPrevention #CommunitySafety
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, reminding us disasters can increase risks for displaced communities and workers helping to rebuild. Watch video by @lacountydcba.bsky.social on prevention and protections during recovery. Watch video: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/trafficking-in-disasters
January 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, reminding us disasters can increase risks for displaced communities and workers helping to rebuild. Watch video by @lacountydcba.bsky.social on prevention and protections during recovery. Watch video: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/trafficking-in-disasters
📢 AB 1245 (Stefani) has been introduced -- renewing CA's chance to prevent #humantrafficking in public supply chains ahead of the #Olympics & #WorldCup - events that have historically been associated with increased #labortrafficking risks.
Read more 📰: https://tinyurl.com/mr966cx2
Read more 📰: https://tinyurl.com/mr966cx2
January 7, 2026 at 8:25 PM
📢 AB 1245 (Stefani) has been introduced -- renewing CA's chance to prevent #humantrafficking in public supply chains ahead of the #Olympics & #WorldCup - events that have historically been associated with increased #labortrafficking risks.
Read more 📰: https://tinyurl.com/mr966cx2
Read more 📰: https://tinyurl.com/mr966cx2
There is still time. Los Angeles has a chance to prevent trafficking before the World Cup and Olympics. Read the report & sign on: https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW. 🦋
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
There is still time. Los Angeles has a chance to prevent trafficking before the World Cup and Olympics. Read the report & sign on: https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW. 🦋
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
Billions in revenue.
Just $3M for survivor safety.
That’s the call in our new report. 🦋
Join the coalition letter today :https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
Just $3M for survivor safety.
That’s the call in our new report. 🦋
Join the coalition letter today :https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
December 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Billions in revenue.
Just $3M for survivor safety.
That’s the call in our new report. 🦋
Join the coalition letter today :https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
Just $3M for survivor safety.
That’s the call in our new report. 🦋
Join the coalition letter today :https://bit.ly/4qlqsDW
#Olympics2028 #FIFA2026 #EndTrafficking
Thank you to CA Assemblymembers Celeste Rodriguez & Nick Schultz and CA Senators María Elena Durazo & Sasha Renée Perez for meeting with SJI and lived-experience experts to discuss disaster-related trafficking, child trafficking, forced criminality, and survivor-centered justice. #HumanTrafficking
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Thank you to CA Assemblymembers Celeste Rodriguez & Nick Schultz and CA Senators María Elena Durazo & Sasha Renée Perez for meeting with SJI and lived-experience experts to discuss disaster-related trafficking, child trafficking, forced criminality, and survivor-centered justice. #HumanTrafficking
Survivors are often forced into illegal work and then punished instead of seen as victims. This is labor trafficking by forced criminality. Our survivor consultant shares how this happened to him as a youth. We’re pushing for better protections and services so survivors get help, not punishment.
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Survivors are often forced into illegal work and then punished instead of seen as victims. This is labor trafficking by forced criminality. Our survivor consultant shares how this happened to him as a youth. We’re pushing for better protections and services so survivors get help, not punishment.
We’re committed to reaching everyone—community members, advocates, survivors, and those just beginning to learn about anti-trafficking. Follow us on social media to stay connected and informed about the latest news, resources, and policy work from SJI.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We’re committed to reaching everyone—community members, advocates, survivors, and those just beginning to learn about anti-trafficking. Follow us on social media to stay connected and informed about the latest news, resources, and policy work from SJI.
Survivors must lead decisions that affect them. Trafficking is a public health issue. Amid the Epstein case, we stand with and believe survivors. Join us in amplifying survivor voices.
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Survivors must lead decisions that affect them. Trafficking is a public health issue. Amid the Epstein case, we stand with and believe survivors. Join us in amplifying survivor voices.
Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. To all those working to end human trafficking and supporting survivors along their journey—thank you. Your dedication inspires change and offers hope.
#EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. To all those working to end human trafficking and supporting survivors along their journey—thank you. Your dedication inspires change and offers hope.
#EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors
CA could have led on forced-labor prevention.
AB 381 didn’t pass — and now a complaint alleges Hyundai & Kia supplied the state with goods linked to forced labor.
With $19B in annual contracts, CA can’t afford weak protections.
Time to close the gap.
#AB381
AB 381 didn’t pass — and now a complaint alleges Hyundai & Kia supplied the state with goods linked to forced labor.
With $19B in annual contracts, CA can’t afford weak protections.
Time to close the gap.
#AB381
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
CA could have led on forced-labor prevention.
AB 381 didn’t pass — and now a complaint alleges Hyundai & Kia supplied the state with goods linked to forced labor.
With $19B in annual contracts, CA can’t afford weak protections.
Time to close the gap.
#AB381
AB 381 didn’t pass — and now a complaint alleges Hyundai & Kia supplied the state with goods linked to forced labor.
With $19B in annual contracts, CA can’t afford weak protections.
Time to close the gap.
#AB381
As we end RJ Week, we’re highlighting how RJ breaks trauma cycles and helps prevent future harm for survivors of human trafficking. RJ centers survivor voice, real accountability, and long-term safety. Visit our website to learn more: http://www.lls.edu/sunitajain/trafficking-restorative-justice
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As we end RJ Week, we’re highlighting how RJ breaks trauma cycles and helps prevent future harm for survivors of human trafficking. RJ centers survivor voice, real accountability, and long-term safety. Visit our website to learn more: http://www.lls.edu/sunitajain/trafficking-restorative-justice
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Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard: “Far too long, survivors like me have been dismissed, silenced, are told that our pain was exaggerated or fabricated. Let me be clear. This is not a hoax.”
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard: “Far too long, survivors like me have been dismissed, silenced, are told that our pain was exaggerated or fabricated. Let me be clear. This is not a hoax.”
Reposted by Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and House Democrats cheer upon learning that the Senate unanimously agreed to pass the Epstein files bill.
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and House Democrats cheer upon learning that the Senate unanimously agreed to pass the Epstein files bill.
Reposted by Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
Labor trafficking is often hidden in plain sight within complex supply chains. This situation with Hyundai and Kia is a stark reminder that vulnerable workers can be exploited anywhere, even by big brands.
Read more: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
@latimes.com
#HumanTrafficking#WorkersRights
Read more: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
@latimes.com
#HumanTrafficking#WorkersRights
Labor lawsuit says O.C.-based Hyundai, Kia are exploiting children, immigrants, inmates
A lawsuit filed Friday accuses Fountain Valley-based Hyundai and Irvine-based Kia of using cheap labor in supply chains, then masking the practice to get public agency contracts in California.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Labor trafficking is often hidden in plain sight within complex supply chains. This situation with Hyundai and Kia is a stark reminder that vulnerable workers can be exploited anywhere, even by big brands.
Read more: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
@latimes.com
#HumanTrafficking#WorkersRights
Read more: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
@latimes.com
#HumanTrafficking#WorkersRights
ICYMI: CalMatters spotlights survivor Kanti’s powerful commentary on why AB 1362 is essential to protect California’s temporary workers from trafficking.
Don’t miss her story —https://bit.ly/4p89doS
Don’t miss her story —https://bit.ly/4p89doS
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
ICYMI: CalMatters spotlights survivor Kanti’s powerful commentary on why AB 1362 is essential to protect California’s temporary workers from trafficking.
Don’t miss her story —https://bit.ly/4p89doS
Don’t miss her story —https://bit.ly/4p89doS
Yesterday we met with California State Senator Susan Rubio to discuss our policy priorities and the urgent need for survivor-centered solutions. Grateful for the expertise of survivor leaders guiding stronger anti-trafficking policy. #HumanTraffickingAwareness #LegislativeAdvocacy #CALeg
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Yesterday we met with California State Senator Susan Rubio to discuss our policy priorities and the urgent need for survivor-centered solutions. Grateful for the expertise of survivor leaders guiding stronger anti-trafficking policy. #HumanTraffickingAwareness #LegislativeAdvocacy #CALeg
"Rescue is ill-suited a response to trafficking."
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The New York Times article, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?”Survivors’ realities are complex, and meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The New York Times article, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?”Survivors’ realities are complex, and meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Rescue is ill-suited a response to trafficking."
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The New York Times article, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?”Survivors’ realities are complex, and meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The New York Times article, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?”Survivors’ realities are complex, and meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
For many years, survivors have been asking to be seen."
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The NYT's piece, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?” Survivors’ experiences are complex & meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The NYT's piece, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?” Survivors’ experiences are complex & meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
For many years, survivors have been asking to be seen."
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The NYT's piece, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?” Survivors’ experiences are complex & meaningful change begins by centering their voices.
A subject matter expert with lived experience responds to The NYT's piece, “Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?” Survivors’ experiences are complex & meaningful change begins by centering their voices.