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
Fall for a better tomorrow!
Join us on Thurs. 11.11 for our annual fundraiser! Dinner, a silent auction, music, and speakers. This includes a survivor of sex trafficking.
We have a new partner!
The Ursus Institute is excited to be the recipient of donations from Southern Accents Painting Company. Need a quote for painting? Call Michael for a free estimate:
980-287-5880
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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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Meet our collaborators from the Dominican Republic
Audio Interview with Tammy Harris, Founder & Executive Director
Past Events of
The Ursus Institute
Meet Fernando Figueroa and learn about the connection between domestic and international trafficking. Dinner will be served.
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
Certification Program