Human Trafficking Awareness Training

Human Trafficking 101 - Awareness Course from Polaris ProjectWe recently completed Human Trafficking Awareness Training for BonePage.com staff. We stand proudly for freedom of speech, civil liberties, and sexual freedom. These are some of the values that define our platform and guide our commitment to an open, inclusive community. However, we take a firm and unwavering stance against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of any kind. Our record speaks for itself, and we will continue to do everything in our power to safeguard our users and maintain an ethical space for connection.

We have been proud supporters of Polaris Project for some time. As the site webmaster, I took their “Human Trafficking 101” course and found the information to be quite enlightening. Therefore, I made it available to the entire team and we all completed the course. We are committed among ourselves to double down in support of both sexual freedom and in opposition to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Human Trafficking 101 Course at Polaris Project

Polaris Project is a leader in combating human trafficking, offering critical resources and education to help individuals and organizations understand the scope of this crime and how to recognize it. Our team found the “Human Trafficking 101” training to be both highly informative and exceptionally well presented, providing us with valuable insights to enhance our proactive measures.

BonePage maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy when it comes to human trafficking or any form of sexual exploitation. Should any indication of such activity arise, however unlikely it may be, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement to ensure that justice is served. Our community’s safety is paramount, and we are resolute in upholding the highest ethical standards.

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Sexual Freedom Comes with Responsibility

We strongly encourage other platforms and individuals involved in the adult industry to follow suit by having open communications and participating in similar training. By taking part in these educational initiatives, we can collectively become part of the solution. Awareness and informed action are powerful tools in the fight against human trafficking, and together, we can help build a safer, more responsible online environment.

Sexual freedom is a cornerstone philosophy at BonePage.com, but it comes with responsibility. That responsibility includes doing our part to prevent exploitation and standing against those who seek to harm others. We urge all members of our community, as well as others in the broader adult industry, to join us in supporting efforts that combat human trafficking.

‘Human Trafficking 101’ Overview

The “Human Trafficking 101” course, provided by Polaris Project, covers comprehensive information on the global and local landscape of human trafficking. This $150 billion industry affects nearly 25 million people worldwide, with 16 million in forced private labor and 4.8 million subjected to forced sexual exploitation. The course emphasizes that trafficking involves force, fraud, or coercion, and under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, any minor involved is considered a trafficking victim—no exceptions.

Since 2007, Polaris has operated the National Human Trafficking Hotline, offering support through calls, texts, and live online chats.

Call 888-373-7888
Text BeFree (233733)
Live online chat humantraffickinghotline.org

Trafficking manifests across numerous industries in the U.S., such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, the adult industry, and illicit services, often exploiting vulnerable populations including people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Key lessons from the course outline how traffickers exploit victims’ circumstances and vulnerabilities through grooming and coercion. Victims often do not view themselves as such, making recognition challenging. Therefore, understanding context, maintaining vigilance, and fostering healthy communities are crucial. Polaris advocates for systemic changes, including empowering workers, supporting strong families, and building equitable economies.

Course participants are encouraged to listen to survivors, engage in informed discussions, and support legislative efforts aimed at dismantling the conditions that allow trafficking to flourish.

Human Trafficking Awareness Training Staff Comments

Megan Morrison, Webmaster

Megan Morrison, BonePage developer and webmaster

The Polaris Project’s ‘Human Trafficking 101’ course exceeded my expectations in every way, so I made it available to the entire BonePage team. The information was fairly comprehensive yet easy to digest, making it perfect for everyone. What stood out most was the engaging presentation and the clear, actionable steps provided for identifying and responding to potential trafficking scenarios. As someone who works in the adult industry, I found the course invaluable in helping me understand the nuances of this issue and how I can contribute to combating it. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a difference.

~ Megan Morrison

Quinn Collins, Lead Journalist

About the author: Quinn Collins

As someone deeply involved in research and journalism within the adult industry, I found the Polaris Project’s ‘Human Trafficking 101’ course to be a crucial educational experience. The course presented well-researched, up-to-date information on the multifaceted nature of human trafficking, making complex issues understandable without oversimplifying them. The videos from real-world human trafficking survivors was particularly insightful, leaving me better prepared to recognize signs of exploitation and contribute meaningfully to prevention efforts. This course is an essential resource, and I strongly advocate for its adoption by other professionals in our industry.

~ Quinn Collins

Brianna Knight, First Amendment Reporter

About the author: Brianna Knight

As a journalist focused on civil liberties and the First Amendment, I was impressed by how well the course addressed the realities of human trafficking. I learned that sex trafficking is the most talked about form of human trafficking but by far not the most common. The Polaris Project provided a thoughtful, nuanced perspective that helped me see how we can uphold individual rights while ensuring our platform remains a safe space for all. I found the course both educational and empowering. I highly recommend it for anyone who values both freedom and responsibility.

~ Brianna Knight

Sienna Mitchell, First Amendment Reporter

Author: Sienna Mitchell

Taking the Polaris Project’s ‘Human Trafficking 101’ course was an eye-opening experience. The depth of information, combined with clear examples, case studies and actionable guidance, made it a standout training. It underscored the importance of proximity and contact in identifying exploitation among those we normally interact with. As someone committed to protecting free expression, I appreciated how the course highlighted that victims may not want to be saved from their situation and that many don’t even realize they are being exploited. I highly recommend this training to others in the industry who want to be part of the solution.

~ Sienna Mitchell

Human Trafficking Awareness Training for You

Whether you are an individual or a business, this training is for you. The training is not just intended for the adult industry. You will learn that human trafficking extends far beyond the sex trade and in fact, sex trafficking is a minority of the overall human trafficking that takes place. Visit Polaris Project for more information on the important work their organization is doing, and to access their free “Human Trafficking 101” course. Together, we can make a difference!


Megan Morrison, BonePage Webmaster

Megan Morrison, BonePage developer and webmasterMegan Morrison is the webmaster and co-developer of BonePage.com adult classifieds. She attended University of California, Berkely where she majored in computer science. Following college Megan has worked with several tech companies including Hewlett-Packard. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 2 rescued golden retrievers. Megan was an early move in the crypto space. When she isn’t working on maintaining BonePage you may find her at a crypto conference or in the cryptocurrency forums online.

Megan has devoted countless hours to developing a robust adult classifieds platform where service providers, adult dating advertisers and visitors can communicate privately and more safely than other escort sites. Megan’s work is taking escort ads and adult classifieds to a whole new level of safety.


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