07/31/2025
Sorry a day late!!!
July 30 is WORLD DAY AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
What will you do to stop Human Trafficking?
—— ACTION ITEMS on HOW TO HELP STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING ——
We can all do something to help put an END to this heinous crime:
ACTION # 1.
Join a Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition, each state should have one. Become informed.
ACTION #2 :
Know and share the 1-888-373-7888 HELPLINE/ HOTLINE.
- Pass it out when you travel at rest stops, bathrooms in planes and airports, toll booth workers, bars, etc. You can download and print Human Trafficking hotline cards for when you travel:
— https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/request-materials
Go to: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/request-materials
ACTION #3
- Ask area schools to provide (often state mandated) training to teachers, nurses, counselors and even bus drivers re: signs of child exploitation.
-The US DEPT of EDUCATION provides a free school guideline online:
https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/NCSSLE-2021HumanTraffickingGuide-508.pdf
- ALL SCHOOLS should be training their teachers, counselors, staff, and even bus drivers on how to identify and respond to child trafficking!
- The US DEPT of EDUCATION provides a free school guideline online:
https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/NCSSLE-2021HumanTraffickingGuide-508.pdf
ACTION #4:
Share missing persons posters to your community and social media groups to keep an eye out. Please check to make sure the person is still missing before sharing and make sure vital information like the full name & contact information is provided.
ACTION #5: Get ONLINE Training!
ONLINE: Polaris Human Trafficking 101 Training:
Complete the free, interactive Human Trafficking 101 Training to learn what human trafficking is, how it happens, and how you can be part of the solution.
- Visit polarisproject.org/training or
https://fb.watch/t94fK_tIy1/?
ACTION #6: For ALL Parents & Caregivers:
Before giving your child a smart device… All parents must watch this!
This is exactly what’s happening in many homes and most likely in your home… child predators are not just out there in alleys, malls and parks… but they’re most likely where your children are the most…. online.
It takes 2 minutes to see how predators work, it may save a life:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euc-WcN5IkY&t=19s
Together, we can create safer communities.