Modern slavery—including labor exploitation and sex trafficking of children and adults—persists across industries and communities worldwide. NORC delivers the rigorous hard-to-obtain data and evidence organizations need to uncover risks and strengthen protections for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.
Uncovering hidden realities through advanced quantitative and qualitative methods.
Our experts combine innovative sampling designs with qualitative techniques to illuminate hidden forms of abuse and human trafficking. Our cutting-edge research methods and ability to conduct rapid ad-hoc studies allow us to identify victims, estimate prevalence, and assess the impact of anti-trafficking interventions to inform evidence-based policies, effective programming, and responsible business practices.
Actionable insights for decision-making.
NORC partners with public and private organizations, industry coalitions, and investors seeking reliable evidence to guide responsible decision-making and human rights due diligence efforts. Through rapid studies—even in dynamic or high-risk environments—we help assess supply chain risks, evaluate antitrafficking initiatives, and design survivor-informed solutions. Our research gives organizations the insights they need to protect people in vulnerable situations, strengthen compliance, and build safer, more ethical, and more resilient systems.
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Our Experts
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Rachael Jackson
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Cathy Zimmerman
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Sheldon X. Zhang
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Ridhi Sahai
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Alex Mijares
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NORC’s ability to study people in vulnerable situations has informed anti-trafficking and anti-exploitation efforts around the globe.
