Volunteer

Volunteering to combat human trafficking is an important way to support efforts to combat this global problem. There are many different organizations that work to prevent human trafficking, support victims, and raise awareness about the issue. Depending on your skills and interests, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities available to support these organizations.

Here are a few examples of ways to volunteer in the fight against human trafficking:

  • Support a local anti-trafficking organization: Many cities and communities have organizations that work to prevent human trafficking and support victims. Consider reaching out to these organizations to find out how you can volunteer your time and skills.
  • Become a mentor or tutor: Victims of human trafficking may need support and guidance as they rebuild their lives. Consider volunteering as a mentor or tutor for survivors to help them develop new skills and achieve their goals.
  • Raise awareness: Many organizations need volunteers to help raise awareness about human trafficking and the impact it has on communities. Consider organizing an event, speaking to groups, or using social media to share information about the issue.
  • Advocate for policy change: Volunteers can also play a critical role in advocating for policy changes that support the prevention of human trafficking and the support of victims. Consider reaching out to elected officials or joining a local advocacy group to make your voice heard.

Volunteering to combat human trafficking can be a rewarding and meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.

 

 

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

Russia Turning to Prison Labor as It Struggles to Make Enough Weapons: U.K.
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Russia Turning to Prison Labor as It Struggles to Make Enough Weapons: U.K.

Russia is likely resorting to using prison labor to meet its arms production demands for the war in Ukraine, according to the British Ministry of Defense. In its daily intelligence update on the Ukraine war on Friday, the ministry said: “The Russian defence manufacturing sector is highly likely resorting to using convict labour in an…

Russia’s defense manufacturing sector is using convict labor to meet war-time demands: UK intel
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Russia’s defense manufacturing sector is using convict labor to meet war-time demands: UK intel

Russia announced it’s using the forced labor of convicts to manufacture weaponry. Russia has burned through much of its initial supply of tanks and ammunition, per Western estimates. The UK MOD said that manufacturers are likely under intense pressure to keep the army supplied.   A British defense intelligence assessment says that Russia is “highly…

Rotary's Riveting Speaker Roster Resumes – Coronado Times
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Rotary's Riveting Speaker Roster Resumes – Coronado Times

Parttime Coronado resident Dr. Wendy Patrick, a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego, stands with Coronado Rotary President LuAnn Miller after an insightful presentation about the immense human trafficking issue in San Diego County. Rotary Club of Coronado returned from a holiday hiatus on January 4, welcoming parttime resident, Dr. Wendy Patrick, a Deputy District…

Unbound BCS to host community outreach event for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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Unbound BCS to host community outreach event for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The month of January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but Unbound BCS is working year-round to support survivors and fight human trafficking in the Brazos Valley. On Saturday, Jan. 21 Unbound BCS will lead “Not In My City,” an annual community outreach event aimed at educating local businesses about human trafficking…

How Bicycle Campaigners Are Taking on Child Trafficking in Rural Bihar – The Wire
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How Bicycle Campaigners Are Taking on Child Trafficking in Rural Bihar – The Wire

Katihar (Bihar): Mohammad Shabaz wakes up at the crack of dawn. Any lingering thoughts of going back to sleep disappear when he thinks of his childhood years. Years spent in distant Delhi when his tiny hands embroidered for hours without a break. Until he was rescued. As villages stir to life, he wants to be…

Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Shedding light on local issues during Human Trafficking Awareness Month

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – with Jan. 11 being National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – it’s important for parents and all people in the community to understand the realities of this crime and what can be done to help local victims of human trafficking. Mattie Critchfield Dodds, program manager with The Formation Project,…

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Spreading awareness about crime that leaves lasting impact
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Spreading awareness about crime that leaves lasting impact

Human trafficking is the crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities around the world. Hence, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th brings attention to this menace. After Presidential Proclamation, each January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month since 2010. After the beginning of National…

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…