Take Action: Resources To Help
- Identify local organizations that support individuals affected by human trafficking and sexual abuse.
- Reach out to organizations like Thorn and Polaris, which provide a textline accessible by texting BeFree to 233733.
- Participate in professional training sessions to recognize the signs of trafficking and abuse.
- Visit the National Human Trafficking Hotline website for more resources: humantraffickinghotline.org
- Use resources like the Responsible Sourcing Tool to understand and mitigate risks of forced labor in supply chains.
Link: responsiblesourcingtool.org - Refer to the U.S. Department of Labor's list of goods produced by child labor or forced labor.
Link: dol.gov - Download the "Good On You" app to check if brands align with ethical practices.
Link: goodonyou.eco - Stay informed about the latest news and developments related to human trafficking and sexual abuse.
- Share informative articles and credible resources on social media.
- Support media outlets that provide in-depth coverage of these issues.
- Read reports and publications from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: unodc.org
- Follow and support advocacy groups such as End Slavery Now: endslaverynow.org
- Write to your elected representatives and sign petitions advocating for stronger anti-trafficking laws.
- Volunteer with local organizations dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual abuse.
- Organize and participate in fundraisers to support organizations working against these injustices.
- Participate in events like the Freedom Walk to raise awareness: freedomwalk.org
- Join online communities and forums to share experiences and strategies: stopthetraffik.org
- Support the work of the International Justice Mission: ijm.org
1) Learn the signs and report any suspicious activity.
2) Be a responsible consumer by ensuring your purchases do not involve exploitation.
3) Educate yourself and others on the issues of trafficking and abuse.
4) Engage in advocacy and community support.