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First: What is human trafficking?
Human Trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to get another person to provide labor or sex in exchange for something of value (money, drugs, food, shelter, clothing, etc). Child sex trafficking is when anything of value is given for any sex act with a someone under 18 years of age.
if you or someone you know is being trafficked...
Reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (text: 233733) or browse their directory at humantraffickinghotline.org to find resources and help.
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A few risk factors include...
- Food insecurity
- Housing instability
- Family rejection
- History of abuse, especially sexual abuse
- Child welfare or juvenile justice involvement
- Substance dependance
- Family or friends involved in trafficking
- Undocumented or temporary immigration status
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A few protective factors include...
- Supportive adult relationships
- Positive self-image and strong self-esteem
- Understanding of healthy relationships
- Consent and refusal skills
- Perception of legal rights
- Knowledge of online safety
- Usage of strong digital privacy settings
- Awareness of trafficking
- Having basic needs met
- Community connections and availability of extracurricular activities
Some groups are disproportionately at-risk or lacking protection, and need support. A few examples include people who are…
- Black, indigenous, and people of color
- Culturally and linguistically marginalized
- LGBTQ+
- Living with physical and/or mental health conditions
Tip the scales:
Help end trafficking by supporting solutions that reduce risk and increase protection. You could make the critical difference in someone's life.
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NATIONAL TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
The National Human Trafficking Hotline
1.888.3737.888
or TEXT 233-733 OR BEFREE
HAVE YOU EVER ENGAGED IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN to receive MONEY, A PLACE TO SLEEP, FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR IN EXCHANGE FOR ANYTHING ELSE?
IF YES, THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE CAN HELP YOU.
They give free, confidential, one-on-one support. You can call if you need someone to talk to, if you are in an emergency, or if you need any other help. For example, the hotline can connect you with agencies that can get you shelter, counseling, legal services, and other help.
You can also call the hotline if you are worried about a friend, family member, or anyone else who may be involved in “the life” or is receiving money, shelter, drugs, or anything else in exchange for sex.
ARE YOU WONDERING IF YOU COULD CALL THE national human TRAFFICKING HOTLINE?
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