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Human Trafficking Sites & Resources

10/17/2016

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Signs of Human Trafficking

Pimps/traffickers often exhibit the following behaviors or characteristics:
  • Jealous, controlling and violent
  • Significantly older than female companions
  • Promise things that seem too good to be true
  • Encourage victims to engage in illegal activities to achieve their goals and dreams
  • Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items
  • Is vague about his/her profession
  • Pushy or demanding about sex
  • Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior
  • Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability. Very open about financial matters.
Warning signs that an individual is being trafficked:
  • Signs of physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts
  • Unexplained absences from class
  • Less appropriately dressed than before
  • Sexualized behavior
  • Overly tired in class
  • Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out
  • Brags about making or having lots of money
  • Displays expensive clothes, accessories or shoes
  • New tattoo (tattoos are often used by pimps as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking)
  • Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle
  • Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties
  • Shows signs of gang affiliation? (ie: a preference for specific colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.)

​Signs of Trafficking And How to Report Suspected Trafficking. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2016, from http://sharedhope.org/join-the-cause/report-trafficking/

Resources

Shared Hope International @ shared hope.org
Non Profit. 
What they do: "E
xist to rescue and restore women and children in crisis." Education. Prevention. Restoration. Pursue and Bring Justice. Provide Safe houses.
Get Involved: Careers. Join the cause by hosting an event. Spread awareness through being an Ambassador or becoming a Defender. Report. Links to contact your representatives. 
Check out their 2015 Impact Report. 
​Based out of Vancouver, Washington. 
Out Reach: Multi National. 


Not For Sale @ notforsalecampaign.org
What they do: Seeks to end Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Through Business and Impact Sourcing​through social intervention, research and development, and scalable ventures. 
Get Involved: Donate. Partner. Invest. 
​Check out their Impact Reports.
Based out of San Fransisco, California. 
Out Reach: Multi National.


National Center for Missing & Expoited Children @ missingkid.com
Non - profit, partially funded by federal grants.
What they do: Provide 22 programs which include 24 reporting hotline, research and education, locate and recovery, forensics, and law enforcement education. 
Get Involved: Donate. Report. Join a Campaign. Stay informed. Help Spread the Word. 
Check out their 2014 Impact Report. 
Based out of the USA: offices in California, Florida, New York, and Texas. 
Out Reach: Multi National. 

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END IT Movement @ enditmovement.com
Non - profit.
What they do: Education. Awareness. "Coalition of World's leading anti trafficking organizations in the fight for freedom." Lists specific projects. Provide tools to spread awareness.
Get Involved: Pledge Support. Shop. Give. Plan an event or a race to increase awareness. 
Check out their About Page. 
Based out of Georgia. 
Out Reach: Multi National.


Redefining Refuge @ redefiningrefuge.org
Non - profit.
What they do: Provides a Safe House Program. 
Get Involved: Volunteer. Host a Donation Drive or Fundraiser. Refer a Child. Donate. 
Based out of: Flordia.
Out Reach: Local. 

A21 - Abolishing Injustice in the 21st Century @ a21.org
Non - profit, Non - government. 
What they do: Prevention. Protection. Prosecution. Partnership. Provide tools to spread awareness.
Get Involved: Donate. Volunteer. Fundraise. Education. Plan an awareness event. 
Check out their FAQ.
Based out of: Multi National. 
Out reach: Multi National. 
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    The problem...

    No man, woman, or child of any race, age, ethnicity, or otherwise should be tricked, bullied, black mailed, or exploited into labor they do not consent to participate in... It is time to stand up for the innocent, the weak, and the violently mistreated. 

    Reporting:
    The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 

    1-888-373-7888
    The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline (USA):
    1-800-843-5678
    The National Runaway Switchboard:
    1-800-786-2929
    Educational Media:
    Not My Life
    Trade of Innocents
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