Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including in the United States. It is estimated that human trafficking generates many billions of dollars of profit per year, second only to drug trafficking. Drugs can only be sold once, but a person can be sold over and over.
Sex trafficking is defined as using force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of commercial sex act. The greater Milwaukee area has one of the highest rates of sex trafficking activity in the country. Traffickers look for people who are vulnerable for a variety of reasons. Victims can be male or female, rural or urban, any race, any social class, any age. It is an invisible crime that is happening everywhere, including all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
But there is hope.
Motivated by the life and love of Jesus, Exploit No More responds to the impact of sexual exploitation through supportive services to secure housing and other areas of well-being. We are dedicated to see all survivors of sexual exploitation treated with dignity and have access to supportive services and the ability to move forward to work toward their goals. We invite you to explore our website to learn more.
Because People Are Not Property.
*When we use the term "victim" to describe people who have experienced sexual exploitation, the purpose is to reflect
terminology used in the United States Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. We affirm those who identify as "survivors".
We are very proud to hold Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. Candid (formerly GuideStar) is the
world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations. The Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest
possible rating and indicates that Exploit No More exceeds nonprofit industry standards.
This exceptional designation sets us apart and demonstrates our trustworthiness to the public.
We are very proud to hold Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. Candid (formerly GuideStar) is the
world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations. The Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest
possible rating and indicates that Exploit No More exceeds nonprofit industry standards.
This exceptional designation sets us apart and demonstrates our trustworthiness to the public.
Exploit No More is a member of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee
and the Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task Force.
and the Milwaukee Joint Human Trafficking Task Force.
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Our Executive Director, Martha Kannas, serves on the Board of Directors of Aurora West Allis Medical Center, home to
one of Aurora's Healing Centers for survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence.
one of Aurora's Healing Centers for survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence.
Our Executive Director also serves on the Advisory Board of FIRE, First-Rung Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise, helping to guide FIRE activities benefiting low- & moderate-income individuals and neighborhoods.
