Uniting voices. Advancing legislation. Protecting survivors.
Join advocates, survivors, service providers, and legislative partners from across Pennsylvania for a day of action at the State Capitol. This Advocacy Day is designed to elevate statewide awareness, advance survivor-centered policy solutions, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration to prevent human trafficking and support those impacted.
Our efforts are organized around the 4 Ps that guide Pennsylvania's anti-trafficking strategy:
Strengthening accountability and ensuring traffickers face consequences
Funding, education & early intervention to stop exploitation
Support & services ensuring survivor safety and recovery
Building a unified statewide response across all sectors
Targeting abusers through legislative measures and ensuring traffickers—not survivors—face consequences.
Expands affirmative defenses and post-conviction vacatur relief for trafficking survivors
View Bill →Addresses trafficking risks for undocumented immigrants
View Bill →Further provides for the offense of sexual abuse of children
View HB 259 →Further provides for the offense of unlawful contact with minor
View HB 1352 →Increasing funding, grants, and education efforts to stop exploitation before it occurs.
Human trafficking prevention education in higher education settings
View Bill →Regulates massage businesses to reduce trafficking risks
View Bill →Critical Gap: Major prevention funding needed in schools, medical settings, and child welfare systems.
Ensuring survivors have access to safety, services, and long-term support.
Enhancing protections for victims of trafficking and children at risk
View Bill →Comprehensive, survivor-informed services are essential. We must uplift survivor expertise while avoiding tokenization.
Anti-trafficking work requires coordinated action among all stakeholders.
Coordinating statewide legislative visits and advocacy
PAHTAWG members and statewide partners united
Consistent talking points across all organizations
Talking points and resources to guide your conversations
Featuring legislators and bipartisan support
Hearing from survivors and coalition leadership
Midday break to refuel and connect
Meet the bipartisan Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus
Connect with community partners following meetings
To elevate human trafficking as a statewide priority during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, advance meaningful legislative action, and ensure that Pennsylvania continues moving toward a survivor-centered, prevention-driven, and justice-focused response.