National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings attention to a crime that has left a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities around the world...

Beginning in 2010, each January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by President Proclamation. National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month began on January 11th and is observed annually on January 11th.

Human trafficking is considered a modern form of slavery... The use of force, fraud, or coercion to gain labour or sex is prohibited under this unlawful statute. Trafficking companies lure their victims into trafficking situations by violence, coercion, or false promises. Trafficking victims commonly suffer physical and/or psychological abuse. They may also suffer sexual assault, food and sleep deprivation, threats to family members, and alienation from the outside world. Family members of the victim may also be threatened..

The day is designed to bring greater attention to the sex trafficking epidemic. Each year, organizations around the world help communities, from education to volunteering, and educational activities to raise awareness.

Warenessday on how to celebrate #humantraffickingawarenessday

The 31:8 Project is one of the ways to get involved. The group aims to educate and challenge society to properly address issues concerning human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime epidemic that is being addressed by the government. Human trafficking takes away the voice of its victims, and Project 31:8 seeks to speak out for those who are unable to speak for themselves. Proverbs 31:8 says: Stand up for those who are unable to speak for themselves.

They're on target to reach over 25,000 people in 2019 by lectures, education, webinars, and community projects. Learn more on their website at www.318project.org to learn more.

Write or call your senators and let them know you favor a bill that combats human trafficking
Support activities that raise money in your neighborhood, schools, and neighborhoods
1-888-373-7888. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Tracking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Call 911 to report local law enforcement. You can also call 911 to report local law enforcement
Young people in Empower are encouraged to make the decision to leave an unsafe or suspicious environment

To post on social media, use #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay..

In addition, be sure to check out National Inner Beauty Day to learn more about how to stop human trafficking.