Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Human Trafficking Prevention Month is observed in January in the United States and serves as a reminder of the global issue of human trafficking and the importance of preventing it. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of the issue, educate communities on how to identify and report trafficking, and provide support to victims. The month also highlights the efforts of law enforcement, government agencies, and advocacy organizations working to end human trafficking.

 

 

January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds
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January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds

The United Nations defines slavery as the status or condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised. In other words: a person forced to work against their will and who cannot leave because they are threatened, beaten, or otherwise hurt. Human trafficking is…

Human trafficking real issue in Maryland, here’s how to spot signs
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Human trafficking real issue in Maryland, here’s how to spot signs

  BALTIMORE — Human trafficking is a scary occurrence that involves trading a person for forced labor, sexual slavery and exploitation and anyone can be a victim. When we think of human trafficking, we tend to think it’s something that happens on the other side of the world, in other countries but in reality, it…

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

(COLORADO) – January is the month dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking throughout the U.S. and the world. On Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, the White House released a Presidential Proclamation recognizing the scourge of human trafficking and how it affects people. Highlighting the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking that was released in…

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services working to stop human trafficking
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services working to stop human trafficking

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is working to stop human trafficking this January. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On Jan. 11, the department is asking the public to wear blue for National Wear Blue Day. If you wear blue, you can take a picture and post it to social media…

How to Take a Stand During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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How to Take a Stand During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Imagine meeting someone you thought would change your life for the better. Someone you thought would love and protect you. Imagine the excitement and joy you feel as this new relationship quickly develops, and you feel yourself falling in love. Now imagine that this person you thought loved you starts forcing you to do unthinkable…

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is designated as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, as decreed by presidential proclamation. Every Texan, especially health care and social services professionals, can help recognize, report and prevent human trafficking. The HHS Texas Human Trafficking Resource Center (HTRC) is committed to increasing awareness of this issue. The resource center offers trainings for…

Mayor declares January as ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Month’
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Mayor declares January as ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Month’

MICHELLE MANN Enterprise police officers and city Councilman Scotty Johnson gathered at City Hall Wednesday with Enterprise Mayor William Cooper to declare January “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in Enterprise. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and every year since 2010, the president has dedicated the month to raising awareness and educating the public. Cooper…

Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years
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Iowa Trafficker Sentenced to 22 Years

The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) thanks all of our 1500 blog post/ newsletter subscribers for your support of our goal to end human trafficking/modern slavery in all its forms in Iowa. We wish you a joy-filled, healthy, and blessed holiday season and a happy and healthy new year, 2023. Governor’s Proclamation…