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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is an annual awareness campaign held every January in the United States to raise public awareness about human trafficking and promote efforts to combat this crime. The campaign aims to educate the public about the signs of trafficking, increase awareness about the scope and impact of trafficking, and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to prevent trafficking and support victims. The campaign also highlights the importance of collaboration between government agencies, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector to combat trafficking and protect the rights and dignity of all people.
In late January, a statewide task force made hundreds of arrests in conjunction with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sustaining such efforts throughout the year requires understanding the scope of human trafficking and how to combat it. The available data suggest that California accounts for a shrinking share of the trafficking incidents that occur nationally….
“Human trafficking is an enormously prevalent form of human rights abuse happening in the United States right now,” said Myriah Mhoon, CEO of New Life Center, one of Arizona’s largest domestic violence and sexual assault shelters. “It takes many forms including forced labor, debt bondage, domestic servitude, forced child labor, sex trafficking and child sex…
Jan. 17—AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a press release that human trafficking can happen to anyone, anywhere. Human trafficking occurs in every state, every day and often goes unnoticed by those in the community. To draw attention to those victims, DPS is reminding Texans to be vigilant as we mark National…
QUINCY (WGEM) – On Saturday morning, a debut 5K in the Tri-States had a turnout of more than 750 runners to support organizations that help victims of human trafficking. The Frigid 5K was hosted by The Crossing in Quincy. Members said this idea came up in January during National Human Trafficking Prevention month. Lead pastor…
MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a new statewide, multi-disciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and ensuring justice is served by those who commit the crime. The Wisconsin Anti-Human…
Jan. 18—In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Soroptimist Club of Marysville-Yuba City will be hosting its first annual Walk to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking in the Yuba-Sutter Area. The event will take place at noon on Jan. 24 starting at Hometown Lenders located at 1210 Stabler Ln. in Yuba City. The…
MYRNA BROWN, HOST: It’s Thursday, the 9th of February, 2023. Thanks for listening to WORLD Radio today! Good morning, I’m Myrna Brown. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. First up on The World and Everything in It: human trafficking. Estimates are that more than 27 million people endure forced labor around the world. To…
Submitted photo Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco recently signed a proclamation marking the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Stalking Awareness Month. Taking part in the ceremony were Scott Baker (West Virginia Prevention Solutions), Stormie Meloy (Randolph-Tucker CAC), Katie Marcum (Legal Aid), Matt Scott (Legal Aid), Tekoa Jones (Centers Against Violence), Marco, Ryan Schauman…
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Each year more than 313,000 people are victims of human trafficking in Texas, according to a study by the University of Texas. In order to help reduce that number, Unbound Now – Waco hosted their annual “Not in My City” event on Saturday. From…
Hear this Episode on this link In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. Guest speakers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Summit Beverage, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed ongoing…
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