How To Help:
Human trafficking impacts millions of people around the world each day. However, there is hope in the fight against this pandemic. Here are 5 ways to stop human trafficking, starting with five actions you can take immediately.
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Raise Awareness – Protect Your Children
This is the first line of defense. When someone is made aware of the large-scale issue that is human trafficking, they are better equipped to combat it. An essential component for parents in protecting their children is educating them on the risks they may face online.
In 2020, the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline identified a 22% increase in online recruitment into trafficking schemes and reported the internet as the top recruitment location for all forms of trafficking.
OUR Rescue offers many educational resources to support increasing awareness, including warning signs to look for and a FREE PDF to educate parents and help them start essential conversations with their children.
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Encourage Policy Change
Everyone has a voice; use yours to spark needed changes at a local, national, or even international level. Policy changes can provide additional protection for victims, increased support for survivors, and more severe consequences for predators. There are many ways to encourage policy change:
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Vote
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Write to elected officials
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Participate in peaceful demonstrations
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Share the facts
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Monitor Supply Chains
What do supply chains have to do with human trafficking? A lot. To turn a greater profit on their products, businesses will sometimes use forced labor or child labor. Consumers should always check to see where a product came from and how it was made before purchasing.
Everyone can make a difference by refusing to buy products that have been flagged by the Bureau of International Labor Affairs.
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Support Anti-Trafficking NGOs
There are many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world that are dedicated to the fight against human trafficking. Choosing to donate, volunteer, or support an NGO in any way can lead to a significant impact in the fight for a better world. Find one that you most closely connect with and support their efforts. If you'd like aid in finding an entity that most efficiently achieves what you want to see happen, contact us and we can help connect you to a vetted organization that is ethically achieving what you want.
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Contact Authorities
If you see something that raises human trafficking red flags, contact the authorities immediately. This could be the needed difference in someone’s life.
While you may want to intervene yourself, effectively addressing with human trafficking situations requires training. Until you receive this training, you're liable to cause more harm than good regardless of your intentions. To find free trainings, contact us and we'll connect you.