CALL+RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history.

Stop Traffic’s Spring Symposium is here! On February 13, come meet professionals working to end human trafficking and collaborate with community members on efforts to end modern slavery. This will be the day to expose the realities of slavery in our world today, and the time to find out what we all can do to stop it!

See our Events page for more details on the Spring Symposium.

Also on our Events page, you will find information on the “Telling Stories, Changing Lives” events with Former Child Soldier and Author Ishmael Beah, and Storyteller and Human Rights Activist Laura Simms, February 18 – 21, 2009.

If you would like to join Stop Traffic, come to one of our meetings. Starting January 28, Stop Traffic’s meetings are every other Wednesday at 8pm in Memorial Union N232.

On December 10, the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition (CMSHTC) is hosting an event on human trafficking and how it affects Central Missouri. Stop Traffic is a member of the Coalition, and we’d love to see you there.

Take a look at the flyer below for more information.

STOP THE TRAFFIK are calling people from all countries around the world to unite during last week of November 2008 to celebrate a mutual love for chocolate while at the same time joining together, sharing the message with friends, family and neighbours, calling for the end of child trafficking in the manufacture of our chocolate. Find out more at http://www.stopthetraffik.org/fondueparty

Stop Traffic Variety Show: A Collective Effort to End Slavery
Friday, November 7 at 7pm
Mark Twain Ballroom, Mem. Union

Members of Stop Traffic are working hard to bring artists, poets, dancers, and designers together for an incredible variety show! West African Dance, Belly Dance, House of VanSickle Clothing, Spoken Word Poetry, and a variety of other talents will be featured. There will also be a silent auction at the event, where local artists and craftspeople’s merchandise will be sold. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for community members. Proceeds go to Stop Traffic and the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition. Join us, and put an end to modern-day slavery.

I have recently moved to LA for work. While here I had the privilege of attending the screening of “Call and Response” at Sony Studios last week. It was rather serendipitous, as the company I now work for edited the film.

I can say from experience that this film is incredibly moving. The musical performances were powerful and inspiring. The information presented was enlightening and aesthetically pleasing.

One of the greatest aspects of the film was the hopeful mood. Obviously human trafficking is a tragic and terrible occurrence, but the film expresses the possibility of salvation for millions of victims around the world if we take action.


I took a couple of friends who were unfamiliar with the concept of human trafficking, and upon the completion of the film they were profoundly impacted. They were shocked and wanted to do something about it.


This film is a must-see. Keep on the look out for showings during the nationwide release in October. We will make sure to list theaters and show times here when they are made available.

Human rights advocate and singer-songwriter Justin Dillon has produced and directed the film “Call and Response.” 100% of the profits of this film will go to charity. It will be released nationally on October 10, so keep your eyes and ears open for screenings in your area.

Absolutely horrifying. Go here to read the ABC article about child slavery, and how to stop it.

..with a lot to catch you up on!


First and foremost, the 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report has been released. You can also directly download the pdf here. (large file size)


Hope House and Coalition Against Human Trafficking are hosting another training session on June 24, 2008.

Full information here


In continuing to ease the crisis in Burma, Stop Traffic has made a donation to the Not For Sale campaign. Find out more about their efforts in the matter here. Then donate.

Scholars and remarkable individuals Dr. Pramod Kumar and Dr. Rainuka Dagar will be speaking about “Trafficking, Migration, and Gender Dimensions in India.”


Tuesday, May 20 4:30-6:30pm
304 Memorial Union (3rd floor south)
Click here for more details about the event and the speakers.