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John Cotton Richmond’s career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. After being unanimously confirmed by the Senate, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021. Serving in the nation’s highest ranking position dedicated to human trafficking, he led U.S. foreign policy related to modern slavery and coordinated the U.S. government’s response the crime.

Download "10 Things Everyone Should Know About Human Trafficking"

There are many myths that surround the topic of human trafficking. To bring clarity and help people gain knowledge about modern slavery, John created this short overview "10 Things Everyone Should Know about Human Trafficking." It covers the scope of the problem, key principles that aid victim identification, and a focus on caring for survivors. This is a great starting point to understand the issue.

About John

John Cotton Richmond’s career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. After being unanimously confirmed by the Senate, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021. Serving in the nation’s highest ranking position dedicated to human trafficking, he led U.S. foreign policy related to modern slavery and coordinated the U.S. government’s response the crime.