21 Ways to End Trafficking
Here's the first of many more ways YOU can help end human trafficking!
Knowing the indicators is a great way to prevent this crime from happening. Here's a great resource to learn the indicators of human trafficking:
https://www.nhhumantraffickingtaskforce.com/human-trafficking-indicators
Visit Polaris Project to learn indicators of Human Trafficking and take their 8 questions quiz to discover best practices to #RecognizeAndReport:
the NH Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force regularly hosts human trafficking 101 training sessions for the general public.
Visit their facebook page to stay informed about upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/endtraffickingnh
You can also check out their website to find more educational materials or request a training:
It's all about the collective effort to end human trafficking! Find further tools to be a conscientious and informed consumer at:
Did you know there's anti-trafficking bills being introduced congress?
Use this website to find and contact your federal and state elected officials!: https://www.270towin.com/elected-officials/
Not sure how it’s done? We’ve got you covered with a sample and tips on sending a letter, e-mail, or phone message to your elected officials:
OPPORTUNITY ALERT!
Help make a greater impact on your community by applying to any one of our volunteer opportunities here: https://thefreedomcafe.org/volunteer-application
In 2020, the Ohio Attorney General's Office reported 109 children rescued from human trafficking in their state-wide anti-trafficking operation. shouldn't our schools foster an environment that prevents that?
Here's a guide to help your local schools accomplish this: https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/human-trafficking-awareness-educators
Below are a few of our favorite resources to stay informed!
News: a CNN ALERT can be set up to receive current human trafficking news.
Websites: The Freedom Cafe, NHHTCTF, Polaris Project
Books: 1 of our favorites is “The Essential Abolitionist by John Vanek”
Documentaries - See below for a list of our favorites!
Watching a film on human trafficking is a great way to educate yourself on the crime and be equipped to share accurate information!
Click here for links & overviews of our favorites.
Game Time! Which event is your favorite?
"acTEAvism": enjoy a mix of iced teas and learn about human trafficking in the tea industry.
"Chocolate Fondue Protest Party": Join us to feast on ethically sourced chocolate and protest about child trafficked labor in the cocoa industry.
"Coffee Cupping & Tasting": similar to wine tasting, find your new favorite type of coffee and learn about programs that help end cycles of poverty and exploitation.
Visit https://thefreedomcafe.org/outreach-programs for more details and additional events!
Donating to anti-trafficking organizations helps support countless services to not only prevent human trafficking, but to help survivors as well.
Here's a list of Anti-trafficking organizations to get you started:
“Human trafficking is a $150 billion a year global industry and can’t be fully addressed without businesses taking active and effective measures to reduce the potential for exploitation within their own systems.” -Bradly Myles, CEO of Polaris
Here's 3 ways you can get started!
Contact your favorite brands to demand accountability & transparency in supply chains
Utilize the Good On You app and Fair Trade Certified food to demonstrate your position.
Here's a great resource to stay on top of current anti-trafficking legislation:
https://polarisproject.org/policy-and-legislation/
Reach out to management or your Human Resources team to urge implementation of trauma-informed business practices!
Here's a great resource to help you get started: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/victims-human-trafficking
Traffickers often target people who are going through a difficult time or who lack strong support systems. As a mentor, you can be involved in new and positive experiences in that person’s life during a formative time.
Are you interested in becoming a mentor? Here's a great tool to match you with a program that fits you: https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/
Here are 7 great tips on how to be a mentor! https://www.td.org/insights/7-tips-about-how-to-mentor-someone
Parents and Caregivers: Learn how traffickers target and recruit youth and what to do in potentially dangerous situations. United Against Human Trafficking's podcast is a great way to do just that!
Find the podcast here: @unitedagainsthumantrafficking
Use the following online tools to develop effective management systems to detect, prevent, and combat human trafficking!
The Responsible Sourcing Tool: https://www.responsiblesourcingtool.org/
The Comply Chain: https://www.dol.gov/ilab/complychain/
As college students, you're presented with experiences and opportunities that can easily be manipulated by a trafficker.
Here's a toolkit to help you raise awareness on campus: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/17_1113_OPE_Blue-Campaign_student-adv-toolkit.pdf
Whether you're a health care provider or you're studying to become one, it's crucial to know how to identify and help.
Additionally, with assistance from local anti-trafficking organizations, extend low-cost or free services to human trafficking victims.
Not sure where to start?
Request a training from our partners, The NH Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force, here: https://www.nhhumantraffickingtaskforce.com/training
*According to a study conducted by Loyola University Chicago School of Law and published in the Annals of Health Law, 2014: https://www.globalcenturion.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Health-Consequences-of-Sex-Trafficking.pdf