¡Ya Basta! Stop Human Trafficking Today

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

  • ¡Ya Basta! Blog Updates You On:

    Human trafficking news and South Texas resources.

    What is Human trafficking?
    Human trafficking is modern day slavery. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor.

    Look Beneath the Surface Report Human Trafficking on the National Trafficking and Referral Line:
    1-888-3737-888

  • Stop Human Trafficking Today Project

    Stop Human Trafficking Today is a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Our team educates the community on the issue of human trafficking by providing workshops and presentations to community members, as well as social service providers and law enforcement. We also provide direct outreach to various communities within our service area to help identify victims of modern day slavery.

  • Victims of Trafficking and Their Needs

    There are four general areas of victim needs: * Immediate assistance - Housing, food, medical, safety and security, language interpretation and legal services * Mental health assistance - Counseling * Income assistance - Cash, living assistance * Legal status - T visa, immigration, certification

    Victims of human trafficking are vulnerable human beings who have been subjected to severe physical and emotional coercion. Trafficking victims are usually in desperate need of assistance. They need to know that once they come in contact with social service providers and law enforcement, they are safe and will be protected.

  • Choice

    You cannot make a choice to be a slave.

    Not all victims of human trafficking are undocumented.

    Not all victims have crossed international borders.

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Candice Lown, Human Trafficking Outreach Coordinator, San Antonio: calown@trla.org, ph: 210-212-3796

Erica Schommer, Attorney & Human Trafficking Team Manager, Weslaco: eschommer@trla.org, ph: 956-447-4800

Laurie Burns, Attorney, Laredo

Claire Antonelli, Attorney, Edinburg

Aaron Haas, Attorney, San Antonio

Jake Wedemeyer, Attorney, Eagle Pass

Roman Ramos, Paralegal, Laredo

Luis Gonzalez, Paralegal, Del Rio

If you suspect trafficking has occurred, please call the National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-3737-888, or contact TRLA immediately at 956-447-4800, or 210-212-3796. We can help protect the victim’s rights. If a victim’s situation is life threatening, call 911 and report the victim’s location to the police.

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