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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,...
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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Trouble signs in a relationship – what to watch for
While everyone is thinking of love around Valentine’s Day, this article will give you another lens through which you should view it.

I’m Perplexed By My State’s Report Card
Ideas from those working on human trafficking here in Ohio. Suggestions on how everyone can help.

Is your VR headset being used for porn?
If Santa brought VR Glasses this year, you better be inquisitive how and by whom they are being used. VR porn is exploding.

People in charge brought to their knees – finally
It probably doesn't happen often enough, but it makes my heart sing when I see people in power, especially those who should be protecting the innocent, get brought to their knees in a sting operation. This week, the headlines were full of them....

New threats – this child porn problem isn’t going away
If you have young children you love, you need to closely monitor their contacts, and prevent runaways at all costs.

Ohio cracks down on those purchasing sex services
A sting operation in Ohio results in 10 missing minors being located and more than 50 potential human trafficking victims receiving assistance.

Our legal system abandons trafficking victims across the country
Traffickers operate with impunity as legal system seems to shows lack of interest

Facebook promotes Human Trafficking – DAMN!
Pretty damn despicable that Facebook still hasn’t solved the problem of preventing human beings from being sold for domestic slavery.

Join in National Migration Week – Sept. 20-26, 2021
Here are two things you can do during this National Migration Week. The second one only takes 42 seconds.

What Sen. Brown did or didn’t tell me about the Debt Bondage Repair Act
How can politicians ramble on for 800+ words and still avoid answering your question?

Can human trafficking flourish by furnishing my flounder fish dinner?
Some people spend their lives on dangerous fishing boats, in constant fear of beating or death if they complain about inhumane conditions.

Join us for a Day of Prayer and Awareness on Human Trafficking on Feb. 8
Feb. 8th is a day of collective prayer and reflection for human trafficking victims. Please take a moment and join us.

Start your year with a month’s worth of prayers
Here’s a calendar with a month’s worth of prayers, ready for you to help victims of human trafficking. Print and say a short prayer each day during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery – Dec. 2
It’s going to take all nations working collaboratively to solve human trafficking. Could this be where it starts?

Your state scored “F” against Human Trafficking
Think your state is tough on Human Trafficking? Most aren’t. Check yours here and then please write your representative and senators and express your displeasure with these terrible ratings.

As proven advocates – these sisters could use your help
If everyone would help just a little, we could blow past the fundraising goals set by these sisters. Wouldn’t that be a nice #GivingTuesday surprise?

How can your used bras benefit a victim of human trafficking?
Believe it or not, your used female underwear can absolutely provide a safe life for women in developing countries. Will you help?

It’s time to support the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Domestic workers deserve basic protections like so many of us enjoy. Will you write your legislators – here’s an easy way.

You can help these victims without leaving home
Literally, two minutes of your time could possibly be an immense advantage for a trafficked victim.

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – please join in
Learn from survivors of human trafficking. Hear their stories and learn what you can do to prevent someone you know from becoming a victim.

Is this the year to start protecting children?
With 152 million children involved in slave labor, isn’t now the time to start doing something about it?

Introducing Ally Global – helping human trafficking victims north of the border
Looking for a Canadian organization to assist a human trafficking victim, let us introduce Ally Global – doing great work in British Columbia.

How Do Sexual Abuse Victims Benefit From Bruised Fruit?
How bruised fruit is making an impact on trafficked and abused victims Easing COVID restrictions don’t apply to abused women (CNW Group/Interval House) Thinking outside the box is coming to the aid of the vulnerable in Toronto, thanks to Interval House and UNION, a...

Spread the word to immigrants – VOICE is gone, and VESL actually wants to help
Finally, the government has begun to dismantle some of the most egregious policies of the last administration and is establishing policies to actually HELP the most vulnerable.

Understanding human trafficking and slavery
If you are not really informed about Human Trafficking, please read this quick, four-page introduction. You’ll be glad you did.

A global approach to ending the scourge of trafficking
Another organization fighting human trafficking and corrupt officials around the globe. They could use your financial assistance.

Preteens And Teens Surprise Parents By Sexting And Sharing Nudes
Recent research has proven that 40% of teens and preteens think it’s normal to share sexual texts and nude photos of themselves. There’s more in this report.

Bookmark these “hotline” numbers for someone in need
Take a moment, right now, to copy these hotline phone numbers to a “Notes” app on your phone. (1st)

If you are parent to a tween – you need this handout
Tips for tweens – a graphic with discussion starters with those young people spending lots of time online.

Crisis Text Line is open and free for anyone 24/7
For those who don’t know where to turn next, there’s a counselor waiting to be of assistance 24x7x365. The service is free and available to anyone in crisis.