The Vagina Monologues (Photos)

The Vagina Monologues (Photos)

Thank you to the Georgetown University Law Center’s Advocates Against Sexual Violence and Law Students for Reproductive Justice for putting on such an amazing production. 90% of ticket sales went to benefit The Amara Legal Center. MORE EVENTS Sign up for our...
Help Amara Do More 24 on June 2nd, 2016!

Help Amara Do More 24 on June 2nd, 2016!

Do More 24 brings together nonprofit organizations, partners and donors committed to creating impact in our community. Amara Legal Center will be a participating non-profit for the first time this year, so mark your calendars for June 2nd and help empower your...
Backpage.com Used for Sex Trafficking

Backpage.com Used for Sex Trafficking

*Author’s note: This blog post does not aim to discuss issues surrounding free speech and the Internet, but rather to discuss the posting of advertisements for sexual services to Backpage.com without the consent of the individuals involved. It also does not aim to...
14 Things You Should Know About Sex Trafficking

14 Things You Should Know About Sex Trafficking

1. Sex trafficking goes on in the US and in your city: no border has to be crossed for a person to be trafficked. 2. Common signs of a sex trafficking victim include bruises, scars, withdrawn behavior, anxiety, fear, lack of eye contact, and the victim being in the...