Prevention - Education - Advocacy - Regulation - Legislation
Survivor-led 501(c)(3) organization
A survivor-led grooming prevention authority focused on stopping exploitation before it starts.
“Grooming is the quiet crime that happens long before exploitation — and we exist to expose it, interrupt it, and protect every child and vulnerable person before it’s too late.” ~ Sheri Lopez
Founder of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 TTY:711 Text *233733
Arizona Human Trafficking Tip Line: 1-877 -429-8477 888-SOS-CHILD
The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip Line: Call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)​
The Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8423)
Where Hope Lives 24/7 Hotline: 1-602-516-0033
Rescue America Hotline: 713.322.8000
Arizona Makes History: HB 2720 Signed Into Law
On June 25, 2026, Arizona reached a historic milestone in the fight against human trafficking when Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2720 into law, making Arizona the second state in the nation to make the purchase of sex from an adult a felony on the first offense.
This landmark legislation also strengthened protections for survivors by allowing eligible survivors of human trafficking to petition the court to have qualifying criminal records sealed, helping remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and other opportunities as they rebuild their lives.
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This achievement was the result of months of collaboration. Beginning in July 2025, Pearl at the Mailbox, the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition, state legislators, survivors, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community advocates came together with a shared goal: to address the demand that fuels human trafficking while strengthening protections for survivors.
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Human trafficking exists because there is demand. By holding sex buyers accountable through stronger penalties and expanding opportunities for survivors to move forward without the burden of qualifying criminal records, Arizona has taken an important step toward reducing exploitation and supporting those who have been trafficked.
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This legislation demonstrates what can happen when survivors, policymakers, and communities work together to create meaningful, lasting change.
Changing Laws Changes Lives
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Changing laws is one of the most powerful ways to reduce human trafficking, hold offenders accountable, and help survivors rebuild their lives. Stronger laws addressing buyer accountability, survivor relief, and prevention send a clear message that exploitation will not be tolerated while recognizing that survivors deserve justice, not lifelong punishment.
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Since 2023, Sheri Lopez, Founder of Pearl at the Mailbox and President of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition, has been blessed to work alongside dedicated legislators, survivors, and community advocates to advance meaningful legislative change. Together, these efforts have contributed to significant victories, including strengthening survivor protections, increasing buyer accountability, and expanding opportunities for survivors to move forward without the burden of qualifying criminal records.
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While these accomplishments represent important progress, the work is far from over. Human trafficking continues to evolve, and our laws must evolve with it. Through continued collaboration, survivor-informed policy, and the commitment of courageous lawmakers, we can build a future where exploitation is prevented, offenders are held accountable, and every survivor has the opportunity to heal and thrive.
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Pearl at the Mailbox delivers survivor-informed, prevention-focused training that addresses a critical gap in anti-trafficking efforts: the identification of grooming behaviors prior to exploitation.
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Our approach equips professionals across multiple sectors with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize early warning signs, respond appropriately, and intervene before harm occurs. With experience informing policy, training systems, and educating at the national level, we provide a level of expertise that is both credible and practical.
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We don’t just raise awareness—we strengthen prevention.
