Lower Adirondack Alliance for Freedom

07/28/2026

Wanted to share this from Polaris because it shares a hard truth about human trafficking and exploitation.

Learn more from the people who've experienced it and are sharing their stories: https://polarisproject.org/love-and-trafficking/

Jessie was vulnerable when her trafficker came into her life and convinced her that he cared. It’s common for traffickers to exploit someone’s desire for love to groom and manipulate them. As we reflect on the love we have in our lives this month, take a moment to read survivor testimonies and watch videos from survivors who are telling their stories of how their traffickers did just that: https://polarisproject.org/loveisnt

07/20/2026

It can happen anywhere, but together we can fight human trafficking.

Awareness is part of what keeps our community safe. It's not always what you'd expect. Watch to learn what it really looks like!

Source: Blue Campaign

07/14/2026

Human trafficking doesn't always look the way people expect.

It isn't confined to big cities or distant places. Traffickers often rely on isolation, vulnerability, and the assumption that no one is paying attention.

That's why strong communities matter.

When neighbors know their neighbors, local businesses stay informed, and people look out for one another, traffickers have fewer opportunities to operate in the shadows.

Together, we can build communities where exploitation has no place to hide.

07/07/2026

If you're looking for some easily sharable information on what human trafficking is and how to prevent it, you should really check out this video (and the full article below).

It has some clear information that's easy to understand and share with others. Awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have in preventing trafficking, and resources like this help us recognize warning signs and better protect our community.

🔗 Read, watch, and share: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking

06/23/2026

Hard to believe we're already half-way through the year.

Here's your reminder to save the date for our 3rd annual walk-a-thon in January 2027! We're continuing to do what we can to bring awareness to the community. 💙

🔗 Learn more on our website: https://www.loweradkfree.org/

06/17/2026

Interested in learning more about the realities, the progress being made, and the work still ahead in the fight against human trafficking?

This NCTPF impact report takes a closer look at how this issue is affecting communities and why it matters, giving important context to the conversations we're having.

📘 If you can - take some time to read the report below. Informing our actions makes a difference.
👉 https://ncptf.org/impact-report/

06/08/2026

A major step forward in the fight against child exploitation:

We’re seeing some great momentum, with 200 more investigators and analysts joining the effort to combat child trafficking. More people on the front lines means more cases pursued, more victims identified, and more lives protected.

More awareness means more action being taken to help turn the tide.
🔗 Via FOX: https://www.foxnews.com/media/dhs-7-child-exploitation-analysts-hawley-measure-would-fund-200-investigators?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyNmQ4eTBKMmpNMGFtSmJaV3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4hN-74B8zdiwkhubrbyftBlqTFK6wbd28wFrluU3bmQioKW8ldaFEIfcuGHg_aem_EhlYA8ENWPFa7xxtN6j3TA

04/20/2026

There are many common myths about human trafficking that don’t get talked about nearly enough.

Check out Polaris' website for some incredibly helpful resources - from debunking widespread myths like these to sharing knowledge we can all use to better protect and support our communities.

👋 https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/

03/25/2026

It’s hard to think that it happens in our community but ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Learn the warning signs. Stay aware. Protect our kids!

03/17/2026

See something concerning?

Trust your instincts. Learn the indicators of human trafficking and report suspected abuse. Your action could save a life.

For more information, please check out the link below.
🔗 https://ctip.defense.gov/