Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
January 11, 2021
By: Diana Gallegos
The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11.
Human Trafficking is a global issue, and it is all around us. We were interviewed by ABC13 to explain the differences between human smuggling and human trafficking. You may view the video by clicking here.
We encourage you to read the following information about Human Trafficking. It is essential to learn the signs of trafficking to bring the victims to rescue.
Human Trafficking is the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sex acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.
American Children are the number one victims in America.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline received more calls from California than any other state in the United States, followed by Texas, and Florida.
Traffickers and Abusers are Common, everyday people. 36% of trafficked children are trafficked by a family member.
A 2015 survivor survey by Thorn indicates that 81% of respondents met their traffickers in person and %14 met them online.
Estimates suggest that, internationally, only .04% of survivors of human trafficking cases are identified, meaning that most cases of human trafficking go undetected.
38% of Convicted traffickers are Women. Estimates suggest that about 50,000 people are trafficked into the US each year, most often from the Philippines and Mexico.
There are laws in the United States that protect immigrants who are survivors of human trafficking, for more information call our office at 346-220-4250.
Take action if you witness suspected human trafficking or other forms of exploitation, and speak up!
To raise awareness of people use the hashtag #WEWEARBLUE and upload a photo wearing blue or with a blue background on social media accounts.
Helpful Resources:
The Human Trafficking Hotline number: 1-888-373-7888
Domestic Violence Victims Hotline number: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Runaway and Homeless Youth: National Runaway hotline, 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Sexual Abuse hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Dating Violence Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
