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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.
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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Seven things you might be shocked to discover about human trafficking
Looking to feel good for the holidays? What if you could help prevent human trafficking.
Where to start when thinking about Human Trafficking
This week we have a short video and a short book that will expand what many consider to be human trafficking. Unless you’ve actually studied the problem, this would be a great place to start.
Did you know that slaves may have helped build your home?
Involved in the construction industry? Please help to prevent the use of slave-trade produced materials. Learn more here.
1.6 million child laborers feed the big three chocolate manufacturers
No matter how much you love chocolate, we can’t let manufacturers get away with this travesty. Sign the petition.
Good news for victims – bad news for traffickers
Three organizations join the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking – would you care to join them?
Don’t sell these – you’re not helping
This major stock photography site is selling images of exploited and abused children around the world. Join me in demanding these images be removed.
Would you have believed this missing children story?
If you believe all the stuff you read on the Internet, you’re liable to mislead people just like this guy. DON”T DO IT!!!
The DOJ is not enforcing child protection laws – sign the petition
Help end the exploitation of child trafficking and abuse online by asking Atty. Gen. Bill Barr to enforce legislation already enacted in the Protect Our Children act of 2008. Please sign the petition here: http://dbhas.info/CCOAHT2020. Please sign by July 30th.
Alternate reality of the TIP Report 2020 released by the US Government
It didn’t take long for those who really know the sex and labor trafficking situation to take issue with this latest report issued by the US Government.
20th Annual Trafficking in Persons Report issued – comments by Ivanka and Pompeo
This annual report from the US State Department ranks countries around the world in their effort to fight human trafficking. It’s an extensive but eye-opening report.
Sign the pledge – an easy way to start helping trafficking victims
Everyone can do at least one thing to help solve human trafficking In a recent article on the FreedomUnited blog, they discuss how QAnon proponents are distracting from the real business of fighting trafficking around the world. They are even going so far as to...
Five things you can do to combat child trafficking
If you want to help prevent child abuse and child trafficking, THORN has come up with five simple actions that anyone can do. Be a hero for a child. Take action
Can you accurately define human trafficking?
Just how well can you describe human trafficking? Many people who think they know, really don’t.
How to understand the mind of a human trafficking victim
Helping a trafficking victim begins with understanding how they might be feeling. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Here’s some help.
What to do if you find child porn or abuse online
Don’t panic if you discover child porn, child abuse or child trafficking online. Take one step immediately and then follow up with these suggestions to help the affected person.
Who do you know in the hospitality industry?
Read about the foundation aiming to make the hospitality industry less conducive to traffickers. They’ve got a great free tool for you.
So you are homeschooling and feeling overwhelmed?
Kids at home 24/7/365? Getting stressed? Learn to be good digital parents with they helpful hints.
Suggestions from a survivor
Here’s a feel good story of a former human trafficking victim who’s bouncing back by starting her own business.
Don’t let friends be tricked – a message to teens
Teens are constantly being targeted with promises of luxury lifestyles only to find out too late they are trapped in sex slavery.
Seven things to get that conversation started about protecting children online
There’s no time like the present to explore cyberbullying or bullying in general with your child. Make it a non-threatening time where they feel free to say whatever is on their mind.
What happens if you call the FBI?
Some trafficking victims may be suspicious of calling local law enforcement, for fear they may have connections to the very people holding them captive. A safe bet, in that case, would be to call the national reporting hotline instead. It’s an easy number to remember: Call 888-3737-888
Addtional coverage of the trafficking issue
While I started this blog as a way to accumulate and disseminate all types of information about human trafficking, it’s been a one-man show to date. While I’m confident you’ll find good information here, I just discovered a better source for my news section. One of the leaders in the journalistic field, Thompson Reuters has now created a website specifically covering all forms of slavery….(read more)
Catholic Sisters Providing Shelters and Resources
The U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy in an effort to eradicate modern-day slavery. They envision a world without...
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Coalitions in Ohio helping trafficking victims [where to find help]
Ohio has groups across the state, dedicated to helping prevent trafficking and providing assistance to those being trafficked. An entire section of the Ohio government's website is dedicated to Human Trafficking. This graphic shows all the various groups available...
Help is available in Cleveland for those in need – trafficked, abused, homeless, addicted
Cleveland is known nationwide for its generosity and charitable giving. Fortunately, for those in need, if you are located in Cuyahoga County or the surrounding area, there are dozens of agencies, churches and societies that offer help to trafficking victims, the...
There are thousands of organizations to help those in need – seriously. See here for a list.
For those being sex trafficked or held against their will in forced labor situations, there are literally thousands of organizations working on their behalf, ready to provide assistance. But how do you find them and which one is best? There is a global directory...