A non-profit that works to combat human trafficking
"The most deadly poison of our times is indifference."
St Maximilian Kolbe
Our Mission
The Ursus Institute encourages the use of research, the collection of data, and the promotion of community involvement to support efforts within the anti-human trafficking community.
Expertise
The Ursus Institute uses research, data, and community engagement to disrupt human trafficking and to help the survivors in their recovery. We believe that there is not a single solution to this problem but there can be an organized method in these pursuits. Research and data are powerful tools for the education of the community and should be utilized to inform policy and government practice as well as help in best practices for survivor care. By networking within the anti-trafficking community, we can operate more effectively than any organization could individually. We will always be an open and transparent organization working diligently in these pursuits.
EVENTS
Stella
Stella is the new anti-human trafficking application that is being created to help in the fight against human trafficking.
Win your part!
The Ursus Institute is excited to be the subject in a new documentary ... and you can win a part!
See the donate section of our website to donate!
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The Voice of Hope International
The Voice of Hope is a is a micro-non-profit 501(c)(3), focused on anti-human trafficking efforts and is a division of The Ursus Institute
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New Survivor Residence
Audio Interview with Tammy Harris
Past Events
View past presentations
We are opening a new residence for survivors in Spring, 2020. We are excited for this new opportunity, but we need your help! You can view our "wish list" to see how you can help us get started.
Listen for the reason why Tammy Harris works to fight human trafficking
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Tammy Harris
Darlene Pawlik
Founder and Executive Director
The Ursus Institute
To contact a survivor of sex trafficking
Podcasts
Interview with Peter Everett, Vice President Anti Trafficking Bureau Dominican Republic
Interview with Fernando Figueroa, President Anti Trafficking Bureau Dominican Republic
Interview with Kari Travis, Carolina Journal
Get Involved
Donate Today
Help fight human trafficking and make a difference
Corporate Sponsors
Collaborators
Piedmont Music Therapy
Resources
> The Polaris Project: 1-800 Human Trafficking Hotline and Data
> Thorn: Uses technology to fight online human trafficking
> Eastern Carolina Stop Human Trafficking Now
> Project No Rest: Organizing Anti-Human Trafficking efforts in North Carolina
> North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Anti-Human Trafficking resources
Certifications
FIND YOUR VOICE
Student of Charlotte Catholic High School created a video discussing the basics of human trafficking.
