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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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Turning San Diego’s sex trade UPSIDEDOWN
In a rare turn of events, this former strip club will soon become a resource for its former victims.
I can’t imagine a better bit of news!
Finally, someone (well actually 286 of them) is being held accountable for human trafficking across the globe.
Is this bad news or good news or both?
Ohio and Texas share the ?HONORS? in this despicable topic. Do you think that’s a bad or a good thing?
Child sex trafficking victim still being maltreated by the State of Ohio
How a teenager was first trafficked and then failed by the criminal justice system…and still is.
Former actor still raising the curtain – on child trafficking
For all the ills blamed on technology, this video of Ashton Kucher’s testimony to Congress, proves that technology can still win out if used for good purposes.
Words have meaning – let’s get this straight, Senator Marshall
When human trafficking victims are grouped with human smuggling, the trafficking victims are seriously disadvantaged. Don’t confuse those two words – they are worlds apart.
Globally, children out of school due to COVID-19 are more likely to be trafficked
Unable to go to school during the pandemic, globally the United Nations is seeing an uptick in human trafficking of children. See the terrifying statistics.
What part does Saint Bakhita play in the Super Bowl?
Saint Bakhita and the Super Bowl are both celebrated in early February, but hardly for the same reason. The tie that binds unfortunately is human trafficking.
Someone’s finally getting tough on trafficking
Human traffickers are finally going to see tougher laws enacted in the State of Georgia – assuming their legislators act.
New danger for young teens – could you spot it?
When you go shopping with your teen, would you realize they were leaving hints for human traffickers to contact them?
Want to join an elite group fighting Human Trafficking? – Here’s a powerful suggestion
The US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking puts out an excellent newsletter each month on the subject of Human Trafficking - in all its forms. This month's feature focuses on Forced Labor. Domestic workers are some of the most commonly trafficked people on the...
Read the just-released “Ending Human Trafficking in the 21st Century” report
This think tank has reviewed US and world policies toward trafficking and has positive suggestions for improving chances of substantially minimizing this plague on women, men and children.
Crisis Counselors available 24/7 via text
When someone just needs to talk, this text hotline number could be just what they need. Keep it handy.
An army of nuns are desperately fighting human trafficking – won’t you help?
Meet some of the bravest women I’ve ever encountered in the fight against human trafficking. You won’t believe their courage until you view this report from NBC News.
Human Trafficking At Its Worst In Indian Country
Pending legislation could make a huge difference for indigenous women in #SouthDakota. Time to start writing Governor Noem at the state capital.
Will Virginia join the rest of the country in helping victims of human trafficking?
It’s governments job to protect its citizens, not prosecute them. Write Gov. Northam and tell him these bills are important to victims in his state.
Pennsylvania Restrooms Will Be More Than A Place To…You Know
A common sense start to combat a proverbial scourge on human dignity and human rights.
Parents – when was the last time you really checked your child’s social media
Think that keeping your child is home is keeping them safe? Think again.
Join This Full Day Of Prayer – Feb. 8, 2021
Prayer is the best way of working to combat human trafficking that literally everyone can do. Join with others from around the world this coming Monday.
25 Tips to combat child abuse during a pandemic
Child abuse is always a problem, but during a pandemic, it’ll likely get worse. Here’s something you can do to help.
Three ways to protect kids online
While schools and government can help protect children online, the primary responsibility rests with parents. Here’s some help dealing with the danger.
Cleveland opens new empowerment center
Cleveland expands its capability to help trafficking victims, with the opening of the new, larger Renee Jones Empowerment Center. Located at 3764 West 25th Street, the new space will offer GED classes, therapies, outreach, and other programs for trafficking victims in...
Recent HHS definitions of trafficking and slavery
If you are new to the topic of human trafficking, these fact sheets are good at defining and separating the various crimes against fellow human beings.
The Runaway Hotline – what’s it all about
Imagine fighting with your parents constantly. Imagine being abused by family friends or relatives. Imagine being just old enough to be called a teenager, but being made to work to support a parent’s drug habit. Not a pretty scenario, for sure. But this is the...
Where can I get help in Cleveland? – Who can help me?
If you are in Cleveland or Northeast Ohio and need help, here’s a list of 21 local websites and phone numbers to keep handy, plus eight more national numbers. Here are numbers to call for help with child abuse, child abduction, human trafficking, sex...
A “How-To” guide to protect your children
It's almost guaranteed to be uncomfortable to start - but it's so important that you press on and have this conversation. Human trafficking can happen at any time, so make sure your child knows the facts as soon as they are able to comprehend the conversation....
When you call the hotline – here’s what happens
Ever wonder what would happen if you called the National Human Trafficking Hotline? Here’s a complete explanation.
What can be done for sex trafficked victims?
Often trafficking victims are made to believe they need their captors to provide for them. Let’s look at all the resources actually available to them.
Helping the most vulnerable – the children
Survey after survey has shown that commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a serious problem. When you hear of child sex trafficking, we are describing the same issue.
Other things that surveys have discovered are that runaways and homeless children are very often victims. Other victims often include African Americans, Latinos, LBGTQ, and those in the child welfare system.
Where do you turn – when you know your child is in trouble?
When life is most frantic, it’s good to have a number to call or a place to turn. Luckily, there are many websites and organizations poised and ready to jump into action…if you know how to reach them. Hoping no one ever needs this list, but if they do, I hope you’ll...