Press Release for Innocence Atlanta

INnocence Atlanta: exposing Atlanta’s sex-trafficking empire

A campaign to raise awareness and rescue victims from Atlanta’s sexual exploitation industry.


Atlanta, GA- The issue of sex trafficking is in need of immediate action based on the growth of startling statistics from a 2005 report released by Mayor Shirley Franklin on this issue.

The INnocence Atlanta Campaign is a movement to bring awareness of the issue of child sex trafficking. The campaign focuses on influential members of the community through businesses, churches and strategic individuals. Through major events, such as Do Justice and Drop Dead Gorgeous, INnocence Atlanta is not only raising awareness of the sex trafficking issue, but also evoking action from government officials, communities, and individuals throughout Atlanta and outlying cities.

The Passport, a non-profit organization, launched the INnocence Atlanta campaign to help restore the innocence of Atlanta’s sexually exploited and at-risk youth. This aggressive campaign was initiated due to overwhelming response on the issue received at events coordinated by The Passport.

In this movement, The Passport has partnered with strategic organizations that rescue and bring justice to the victims, and provide legal action against the exploiters. The campaign will provide first response tools, such as hotlines in Atlanta Public Schools and resources for restoration homes, which will allow for healing and a healthy introduction back into society.

Founded in 2005, The Passport is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide tools and inspiration that will unite people and organizations in recognizing global needs and taking action toward providing solutions. Using a variety of creative channels, the Passport captures untold stories of injustice, uses these stories to educate individuals and organizations and empower them to unite, respond and react.

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