The Impact on Business

The prevention of human trafficking not only benefits victims of trafficking. It's a good business decision.
Watch this short video to understand the issues of sex trafficking and how it can impact your business.
Our employer partners developed BEST Practices to prevent sex trafficking:
  1. Internal policies and practices
  2. Philanthropy
  3. Jobs for survivors
Join the Alliance
Becoming a BEST Employers Alliance partner will help your organization protect itself form risk while communicating a positive story about your commitment to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Joining the Alliance is free and requires only three steps:
  1. Approval of Executive Leadership 
  2. Complete the Self-Assessment
  3. Commit to implement any of the BEST Practices annually
“When we look at the men we’ve arrested for buying sex, its clear that the majority are employed by businesses in our area.” 


Valiant Richey, King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

What benefits will this bring to my organization?

  • Receive positive, external recognition for your corporate responsibility leadership.
  • Protect your organization from risk while doing good for your community(s).
  • Gain access to cutting-edge research, policies, training, and best practice materials.
  • Participate in events to share information with leaders in the field.

What are the risks of not addressing this issue?

  • Brand risk
  • Loss of federal contracts
  • Increased legal & financial risk
  • Decreased employee productivity
  • A hostile work environment

How can BEST help address this issue in a way that works with our culture?

BEST has a simple self-assessment tool for organizations to measure their success and their opportunities for impact. Rather than imposing rigid requirements for employers to follow, our partners use this tool to determine which BEST Practices are most aligned with their corporate culture.