291 - Unpacking the Complexities of Coercion, with Jamie Manirakiza

291 - Unpacking the Complexities of Coercion, with Jamie Manirakiza

Our Executive Director, Jamie Manirakiza, joins Sandie Morgan on an End Human Trafficking podcast episode to discuss the role of coercion in human trafficking cases and how direct service providers...
Trafficking Victims Are In Plain Sight - Jamie Manirakiza at St. Thomas More Church

Trafficking Victims Are In Plain Sight - Jamie Manirakiza at St. Thomas More Church

Our Executive Director Jamie Manirakiza gave a presentation to over 50 adults at St. Thomas Moore Church in Bridgeport, CT educating them on the devastating reality of human trafficking and how PEH...
Jamie Manirakiza on Melissa in the Morning: Human Trafficking in CT

Jamie Manirakiza on Melissa in the Morning: Human Trafficking in CT

Our Executive Director, Jamie Manirakiza, speaks on Melissa in the Morning Radio Show to share an overview of the issue of human trafficking in the state of Connecticut and how officials are workin...
News 12 Interview - Iris Jones Shares Her Transformative Experience at PEHT

News 12 Interview - Iris Jones Shares Her Transformative Experience at PEHT

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Iris Jones (27), a sex trafficking survivor, opened up about her painful experiences and explained how PEHT is helping her rebuild her life. Read more.
Dr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #30 – Jamie Manirakiza

Dr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #30 – Jamie Manirakiza

Our Executive Director Jamie Manirakiza joins Dr. M's podcast to discuss the realities of human trafficking, what can be done about it, and the work to help the survivors. Listen here.
PEHT wins $20K Invest in Others - Grants for Good

PEHT wins $20K Invest in Others - Grants for Good

We're proud to be an award winner of the Invest In Others - Grants For Good Read More
NEWS 12 Interview PEHT Survivor Representative, Sharon Guillemette

NEWS 12 Interview PEHT Survivor Representative, Sharon Guillemette

Sharron Guillemette,  PEHT survivor representative, shares her story of sex trafficking with News 12 in the hopes to help other.  Read more.
Rep. Himes Announces $344,000 grant to PEHT to combat human trafficking

Rep. Himes Announces $344,000 grant to PEHT to combat human trafficking

Congressman Jim Himes announced that the PEHT will receive a $344,005 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office For Victims of Crimes. The grant will enable PEHT to collaborate with local o...
Welcome Our New Executive Director

Welcome Our New Executive Director

Dear Friends It is with sincere gratitude and enthusiasm that I share with you the exciting news that Jamie Manirakiza is stepping into the role of PEHT’s fulltime Executive Director! Jamie replace...