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.

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…

Fort Bend County registers human trafficking specialty court for juveniles with state
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Fort Bend County registers human trafficking specialty court for juveniles with state

At a Feb. 7 meeting, following human trafficking awareness month, Fort Bend County commissioners registered the Creating Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Empowerment specialty court for juveniles with the Texas Office of Court Administration. The court provides counseling and mentorship for youth who are victims of or at risk of becoming subject to sex trafficking. These…

Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force hosted an Anti-Trafficking Volleyball Tournament
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Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force hosted an Anti-Trafficking Volleyball Tournament

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and that is why the Kern County Human Trafficking Task Force is hosting events to help spread awareness. Dozens of participants gathered at the Elite Fitness center to spread the word about human trafficking awareness month with their first ever Anti-Trafficking volleyball tournament. Brittney Skinner,…

Wauconda FBLA team tackles human trafficking – Illinois
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Wauconda FBLA team tackles human trafficking – Illinois

Wauconda’s FBLA Community Service Team — this year consisting of members Kylee Fedorowicz, Rachel Herrera and Daniel Estrada — are focusing their project on the effects of human trafficking on the community of Wauconda. In recent years, three businesses in Wauconda were shut down because they were participating in illegal human trafficking activity. The Community…

Breakfast fundraiser helps bring awareness to human trafficking – WEAU
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Breakfast fundraiser helps bring awareness to human trafficking – WEAU

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Pancakes and bacon served at the Eau Claire Elks Lodge this morning had a greater purpose than just filling up hungry stomachs. The Elks, a national organization that promotes and invests in the well-being of their communities, recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a breakfast fundraiser. Liz Kaas, an Elks…

Does the Super Bowl result in an increase in human trafficking? – ASU News
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Does the Super Bowl result in an increase in human trafficking? – ASU News

February 7, 2023 ASU expert, who teaches Fundamentals of Human Trafficking class, weighs in January was Human Trafficking Awareness month. The Super Bowl, which historically has been linked to an increase in sex trafficking, will be played at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12. What better time, then, to check in with Samantha Calvin, an…

Madison County Safe Harbour program continues to combat trafficking – Oneida Dispatch
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Madison County Safe Harbour program continues to combat trafficking – Oneida Dispatch

WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. —  Although Human Trafficking Awareness Month ended in January, Madison County officials continue to combat the national problem of human trafficking on a local level through its Safe Harbour program. Despite its smaller population, the county has seen its share of trafficking incidents. In 2021,10,359 situations of human trafficking were reported to the…

Child molester sentenced to prison following arrest during human trafficking investigation
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Child molester sentenced to prison following arrest during human trafficking investigation

A Palm Coast man arrested in July during a human trafficking investigation involving children was sentenced to 25 years in Florida State Prison after he pleaded guilty to 26 felony counts. In July, Peter Strickland, 32, was arrested after investigators discovered that Strickland was soliciting sex acts from juvenile girls, who were possibly as young as 13…

As human traffickers develop new techniques, so must those who try to stop them
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As human traffickers develop new techniques, so must those who try to stop them

For the past seven years, calls from Florida to the National Human Trafficking Hotline have increased. That has coincided with the state’s efforts to raise awareness and combat the issue. This week marked the end of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Jamie Rosseland is a trafficking survivor who now works with anti-trafficking groups as a…

Global Center Raises Awareness Of Human Trafficking – Montclair State University
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Global Center Raises Awareness Of Human Trafficking – Montclair State University

February 3, 2023 Legislative breakfast caps slate of events designed to educate community Elected officials, survivors of human trafficking and other guests including First Lady Tammy Murphy, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Senator Nellie Pou gathered at Montclair State University on February 3 to discuss human trafficking law and policy in New…