Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking Awareness Month is an annual event that takes place in January in the United States. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking and to encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to take action to prevent it.

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor or sexual exploitation. It can affect men, women, and children of all ages and can occur in any industry or community. It is a serious crime and a gross violation of human rights.

During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, there are often events and activities held to educate the public about the signs of human trafficking and how to report it. Many organizations also use this month to highlight their efforts to combat human trafficking and to advocate for stronger laws and policies to protect victims.

If you want to get involved in the fight against human trafficking, there are many ways you can make a difference. You can learn more about the issue, donate to organizations that work to prevent and combat human trafficking, or get involved in local advocacy efforts. You can also be vigilant and report any suspicious activity you may come across to the appropriate authorities. Together, we can work to end human trafficking and protect the human rights of all people.

Adrian City Commission, Human Relations Commission to meet May 1 – The Daily Telegram
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Adrian City Commission, Human Relations Commission to meet May 1 – The Daily Telegram

ADRIAN — Since the beginning of April, town halls, programs and community events that were in the works to be hosted by the Adrian Human Relations Commission have been put on hold, indefinitely, at the request of the Adrian City Commission. This request, which the city commission discussed for nearly an hour during its April…

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking – The Northerner
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A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking – The Northerner

What imagery does the phrase “human trafficking” evoke? A quick search on Google Images returns bound wrists and covered mouths and the helpless eyes of those who are silenced. Such images are what we have come to collectively associate with human trafficking, said Samantha Searls at a webinar on the topic last month, but their…

A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking
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A collaborative effort for greater understanding of human trafficking

What imagery does the phrase “human trafficking” evoke? A quick search on Google Images returns bound wrists and covered mouths and the helpless eyes of those who are silenced. Such images are what we have come to collectively associate with human trafficking, said Samantha Searls at a webinar on the topic last month, but their…

Combating Human Trafficking – AHLA Foundation
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Combating Human Trafficking – AHLA Foundation

800K+ Employees Trained to Identify & Report Suspected Human Trafficking Since 2020 $2.5M Contributed to industry’s first-ever Survivor Fund “In 2021, 10,359 situations of human trafficking were reported to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline involving 16,554 individual victims. Shocking as these numbers are, they are likely only a fraction of the actual problem,” said…

How Two Former Models Are Working To End Human Trafficking – Essence
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How Two Former Models Are Working To End Human Trafficking – Essence

The global crisis of human trafficking sadly hits closer to home than one might think. Monica Watkins knows this all too well. She is the co-founder of Beauty For Freedom (BFF), a non-profit organization that empowers young survivors of human trafficking through creative art therapy. “A two-year study revealed that 40% of sex trafficking victims…

Moving from Awareness to Action: How You Can Advocate for Healthy Relationships This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Moving from Awareness to Action: How You Can Advocate for Healthy Relationships This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller Human Trafficking Awareness Month January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Organizations, groups, and justice advocates shared a wealth of articles, resources, and knowledge that helped spread awareness and insight about human trafficking. (And if you still find yourself looking for…

5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more | Bham Now

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

Le Mars Police and several organizations hosting town hall on Human Trafficking
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Le Mars Police and several organizations hosting town hall on Human Trafficking

Monday, February 27th, several organizations are gathering for a discussion on “Perception vs Reality” on human trafficking, signs to look out for, and answering questions the public has on the topic. Assistant Police Chief Justin Daale said that the department has been getting a lot of questions about it. Opening up to the public to…

5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more
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5 things to know about human trafficking—tips for parents, resources + more

In 2017, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) created an anti-human trafficking initiative to increase awareness in Birmingham through training, public awareness campaigns and community events. Through the initiative, they’ve reached thousands across our state. Keep reading to learn more about human trafficking and resources to protect you and your loved ones. 1. Why is…

Rockford organization raises awareness about Human Trafficking | News | wrex.com
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Rockford organization raises awareness about Human Trafficking | News | wrex.com

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rockford Alliance Against Human Trafficking encourages the community to learn more about the signs of human trafficking. The Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation also known as RAASE has been speaking up and educating the community to debunk any myths associated with Human Trafficking, as January is Human Trafficking awareness month.  Program Manager Megan Vold says people who…