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HAGAR USA helps survivors of human trafficking, slavery and abuse heal and rebuild their lives
Hagar USA is a global NGO dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking, slavery, and abuse heal and rebuild their lives through a three-pronged approach of survivor care, community prevention, and system building.
BE AWARE
Learn about human trafficking, labor bondage, and child abuse. You need to understand the situation to be able to help.
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THINGS TO DO
Ready to help. Here are some things you can do to become involved and to help bring these human injustices to an end.
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RESOURCES
Looking for information? Lot’s of things can be found in these articles, from hotline numbers to handouts to reading material to online aids for children.
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DOJ – shape up the FBI! They are still failing child victims
FBI Headquarters - Washington, DC Years after the FBI was taken to task over the Larry Nassar scandal with our Olympic gymnasts, they still don't seem to have improved. See this latest article from Axios: FBI still failing to properly handle child sex abuse cases,...
Congratulations to these Human Trafficking award winners
Department of State - Washington, DC We'd just like to add our congratulations to the winners of this year's awards for fighting human trafficking around the world. Seven awards were made under the Project to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). The U.S. Department of State...
Worst-case scenarios revealed in Europe as refugee Ukrainian women and children seek safety
Human traffickers are preying on Ukrainian refugee women and children. Now law enforcement is using social media to track down and apprehend these criminals.
Nuns – a potent adversary to human traffickers
One of the most potent forces against human traffickiing are Catholic nuns. Talitha Kum is one of the best.
Ooops, did you miss World Refugee Day?
Missed the day, but we can still pause and offer a prayer for all the present day refugees throughout the world.
Finally, Ohio trafficking victims will get equal treatment
Why do sexual assault victims get more followup than human trafficking victims in Ohio? Beats me, but it’s about to change.
Remembering those at risk – and those who can help
As we remember nurses and Mom’s this week, let us also pray for those Mom’s and their children who are victims of human trafficking.
As if they didn’t have enough to worry about…
Refugees are the perfect targets for human traffickers – read why – and what you can do to help (without leaving home).
Get to know these men who buy sex
Ever wonder how men get started buying sex, and why they can’t stop once they start? Lots of answers here.
Eight Ohio men busted in NBA All-Star human trafficking sting operation
Some came to Cleveland for the NBA All Star game. Unfortunately, some came to profit from their human trafficking victims.
#WearBlueDay is January 11
Wear blue tomorrow to support those fighting human trafficking
Stand Up For Justice For Human Trafficking Victims
It only takes two minutes to contact your congresspeople in hope they’ll put this needed legislation for victims of human trafficking.
New training available for healthcare professionals
Online training available for those in the healthcare field to help identify and give assistance to human trafficking victims
I can’t go, but don’t miss these two events tomorrow
Two of my favorite things to pray for this weekend.
Learn to identify and report human trafficking victims July 30th
How to identify human trafficking victims and make an effective report.
Another win for the U.S. National Human Trafficking hotline
It’s a great day when another human trafficking pipmp is prosecuted and put in jail. Details here.
It’s International Missing Children’s Day
...and one thing you can do to help them. May 25 is International Missing Children’s Day While many missing children are never trafficked, the typical missing child is definitely a prime target for experienced traffickers. Often hungry or looking for a place to...
Fair Trade is honest trade
How can you enjoy your chocolates when you wonder if a child was forced to work all day picking cocoa beans for less than $1/day?
When does an orphanage turn terribly wrong?
Losing parents is bad enough, but having ill-intentioned foster parents can be worse. Listen in to what experts have to say.
Before buying your Easter chocolates, check the source
With the great feast of Easter coming up this weekend, make sure your chocolate purchases are helping not hurting.
HAGAR USA helps survivors of human trafficking, slavery and abuse heal and rebuild their lives
Hagar USA is a global NGO dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking, slavery, and abuse heal and rebuild their lives through a three-pronged approach of survivor care, community prevention, and system building.
Human Trafficking – a resource for victims
Brush up or start learning the ins and outs of trafficking with this resource guide.
Improved mental health = less chance for human trafficking
A non-threatening way for people to get mental health help when they need it the most.
Want your voice heard in the Congress of the United States?
It’s time to make your voice heard by D.C. politicians. Here’s how easily that is to do.
Steal a few minutes to keep your child safe online
Parenting is hard enough. This will help by making it easier to keep them safe online.
It’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Abused children need caring adults to save them from future harm. Here are some resources to help you become one of those who might help them.
How the war in Ukraine is playing into the hands of human traffickers
As horrible as the sights and sounds of war are in Ukraine, the resultant human trafficking abuses could be worse.
When “Family” is a dirty word
Who’s the last one you typically think of when it comes to child sex trafficking? Would it surprise you to think it’s a loved one? Check this chart…
Aid is now available for sex-trafficked victims and organizations
For a change, the money flow will be working against human traffickers, instead of for them. Justice Department announces numerous grants for prevention, education and restitution.
Will this new “Action Plan” make a difference?
The federal government recommits to fighting human trafficking. Do you think it well make a difference?