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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jason Lamb - WTVF) — Human trafficking can happen both behind closed doors and right in front of your eyes. It's a topic can be hard to talk about, but the folks at End Slavery Tennessee say that's no reason to stay silent. "A lot of people still don't realize that this is happening right here in their backyards," said Leah Moyer with the group. Their podcast, "Someone Like Me," is letting listeners hear from survivors themselves.

NASHVILLE, TN. November 15, 2022. The Board of Directors of End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) has named Kelli Cary of Canton, Ohio as its new CEO, succeeding Margie Quin, following her appointment as Commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jodi Rall - Williamson Herald) The Rotary Club of Brentwood’s charitable arm, the Brentwood Rotary Club Charitable Foundation (BRCCF), awarded three local nonprofits major grants for their work in the community.

NASHVILLE, TN. November 3, 2022. Shared Hope International, an organization that coordinates a national U.S. network of protection to improve the response to victims of trafficking, has released the 2022 Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking – ranking Tennessee highest and most improved state.

NASHVILLE, TN. (WTVF) — Carrie Sharp is joined by guests Dr. Laura-Ferguson Mimms from the Parthenon Chapter of the Links, Inc and Margie Quin from End Slavery TN to discuss human trafficking in minority communities. Later, Carrie invites Leah Moyer to discuss her transition into becoming active CEO of End Slavery TN on this episode of OpenLine.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aaron Cantrell - WTVF) — About 40 million people are being trafficked worldwide and in 2020 there were 165 human trafficking cases reported in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, TN. End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Margie Quin has been appointed Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) by Governor Bill Lee and will transition out of the role this August.

NASHVILLE, TN. (WTVF) — What is “Operation Safe and Sound”? Ben Hall chats with Margie Quin, CEO of End Slavery Tennessee, about TBI’s new pilot program “Operation Safe and Sound” and helping children at-risk of being victims of human trafficking on this episode of OpenLine.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mye Owen - WKRN) — TBI working to find, help missing children.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Holly Thompson - WSMV) — Every two minutes, a child is bought or sold for sex in the United States, startling numbers coming from the nonprofit End Slavery Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, TN. (WTVF) — Carrie Sharp discusses with Margie Quin, CEO of End Slavery Tennessee, about the rise of human trafficking within the state and resources available for victims on this edition of OpenLine.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mye Owens - WKRN) — Tennessee is ranked among the top 20 states for the number of people who are trafficked, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

One of the latest sting operations happened at an unknown Nashville hotel that resulted in 15 men being charged with commercial sex trafficking.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Olivia Michael - WTVF) — Looking at the Nashville area home from the outside it's just another beautiful home, but what happens inside is what makes it truly unique.

NASHVILLE, TN. (Natasha Senjanovic - WPLN) - This year, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gave an unprecedented $5 million to a handful of groups fighting sex trafficking, which advocates say is part of a bigger push to change how sexually exploited people are treated.

The biggest chunk of money went to End Slavery Tennessee. According to public records, in 2019 and 2020, the organization got roughly $350,000 in grants and subsidies from the state. This year, it received $3.5 million.

NASHVILLE, TN. (Margaret Sizemore, TN Ledger) - Margie Quin recalls the breakthrough with a bit of wonder lingering as she shared the memory: A handful of special agents listening intently to a newly rescued sex trafficking survivor who had just turned 18.

NASHVILLE, TN. (WTVF) — Human trafficking continues to be a problem in Tennessee, but there's a lot happening to ensure the safety and well being of the victims. On today's show, we talk to Margie Quin, with End Slavery Tennessee, an organization that advocates, protects, and offer resources to victims of human trafficking. Be sure to watch to learn more.

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Among many laws that went into effect July 1, several were dedicated to the protection of human trafficking survivors in our state.

NASHVILLE, TN. (WTVF) — A local nonprofit is hoping to use a new grant to continue raising awareness and advocate for the prevention of human trafficking in Middle Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, TN. (tn.gov) - In cooperation with End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN), the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners is raising awareness among Tennessee beauty industry professionals to spot the signs of suspected human trafficking in order to stop this scourge of society.

NASHVILLE, TN. (Nashville Business Journal) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to steer an unprecedented amount of money to the region's leading nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking — a rapidly growing crime that poses several threats to the city's image and its business community.

NASHVILLE, TN. April 24, 2021. - Derri Smith, founder of End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN), has been recognized upon her retirement for her history of public service by the 112th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. The resolution, sponsored by Senator Dawn White, adopted unanimously in the Tennessee Senate on March 11, 2021 and concurred unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 15, 2021.

NASHVILLE, TN. March 8, 2021. - End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) is excited to announce the return of Someone Like Me, the official podcast of ESTN, for a second season.

NASHVILLE, TN. March 5, 2021. (nashville.gov) - Diverse Group Includes Downtown Property Owners, Community Partners, and Public Safety Experts. Mayor John Cooper today appointed seven Nashvillians to Metro’s Christmas Day Special Review Committee.

End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN) received a grant from The Healing Trust, which awarded funds totaling $751,900 in its most recent grant cycle. ESTN’s grant was for $20,000 and will be used for staff support.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new safe house in Middle Tennessee aims to help human trafficking survivors get back on their feet and reintegrated into the community.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Thistle Farms and End Slavery Tennessee recently celebrated the opening of its first, jointly-run ‘safe house’ in Middle Tennessee, it was announced by Hal Cato, CEO, Thistle Farms and Margie Quin, CEO, End Slavery Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts: The term human trafficking may conjure images straight out of Hollywood of people being abducted off the street in foreign locales and forced into sex slavery. The reality is, if anything, more disturbing. Human trafficking is pervasive right here in the United States, including in Tennessee. Mundane hotel rooms and easily accessible websites are the places where countless men, women, and children are exploited for commercial gain. For the unscrupulous, an illicit encounter is just a click or a short drive away.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - For the past three years, Tennessee has led the country in our response to the human trafficking problem. However now, the non-profit leading the charge, End Slavery TN, isn’t getting any state funding because of Covid-19 budget cuts.

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Advocates of human trafficking victims are concerned a social media post could misrepresent what many victims go through.

“As an advocate for victims of crime, I see the critical role law enforcement plays every day,” Margie Quin, CEO of End Slavery Tennessee. “WE need to support law enforcement and continue to find ways to improve it. Trauma affects all of our communities. I am grateful to Mayor Cooper for his leadership on this issue.”