July 30th: International Day of Awareness Against Human Trafficking

While the surprise run away box office movie  "Sound of Freedom" has infused the energy and attention on human trafficking, all too often that interest is short lived. Here are resources, focused on July 30th, but kept current in 

The United Nations first declared a World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in 2013.

Blue Campaign is a national, U.S. government, public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.

• To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement: 1-866-347-2423To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)

What Is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

Many myths and misconceptions exist. Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. Not all indicators listed are present in every human trafficking situation, and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking.

• Human Trafficking Publications

• Resources Available for Victims

• Awareness Videos

Blue Campaign | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is Sunday, July 30 (usatoday.com)

Child Sex Trafficking (missingkids.org)  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1984 by the United States Congress.

Help end child trafficking!!!, Sun, Jul 30, 2023, 2:00 PM | Meetup

"Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise of the 21st century, an estimated $150 billion industry that is second only to drugs in terms of organized crime. " (SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION 2014)  Cast LA | Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Human Trafficking | The Issue - Cast LA

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