National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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.

 

 

Human trafficking does happen in NWMO – Nodaway News
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Human trafficking does happen in NWMO – Nodaway News

By Kathryn Rice January is “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and the thought that it only happens in large cities couldn’t be further from the truth, said North Star Advocacy Center personnel. North Star’s Executive Director Linda Mattson and Court Victim Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator Meghann Kosman discussed human trafficking and its similarities to domestic…

Leon Blount III indicted for sex trafficking after promising 'luxurious' life, officials say
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Leon Blount III indicted for sex trafficking after promising 'luxurious' life, officials say

A woman in her 20s was run over by a car by a 30-year-old Boston man she once considered her boyfriend when she attempted to leave after being sex trafficked, according to court documents. Leon Blount III, 30, of Boston, was indicted Thursday and charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and three…

Port Leaders Sign Pledge Against Human Trafficking – HS Today
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Port Leaders Sign Pledge Against Human Trafficking – HS Today

The Port of Seattle has launched its Port Allies Against Human Trafficking (PAAHT) pledge. During January’s National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Port is calling on its partners and tenants to raise awareness of the signs and behaviors of human trafficking with their employees. The pledge represents the next step in the Port’s efforts as…

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month || Understanding the forms of human trafficking – eParisExtra.com
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month || Understanding the forms of human trafficking – eParisExtra.com

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about human trafficking and educating the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. The U.S. Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad, through U.S. embassies and consulates. “Trafficking in persons,”…

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – U.S. Embassy in Georgia

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2023 January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. The U.S. Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad, through…

“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now
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“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now

Harold D’Souza shares his story  Harold D’Souza strives to give a voice of courage, hope, and freedom for all victims of human trafficking. I had never had the opportunity to hear his voice before, so when I joined this discussion through Zoom. I really didn’t know what to expect.  What I found was a very…

Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking
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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking

It’s my privilege to write to you at the start of 2022 and to announce major events to launch Iowa’s observance of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. We invite you to join the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) for these events and thereby join the movement to end human trafficking in Iowa….