Two things you can do - Right now

Here are two of the most important things you can do right now to help fight against human trafficking in your own community:

1 - Pray!

2 -  Get the right numbers in your phone and in your memory.

• The Trafficking Hotline number is 888.373.7888 - put it in your phone RIGHT. NOW (for more information on what this is, see the NHTRC page.) 

• Also, put your local police numbers in your phone. This includes your town police number, the police number of the towns/cities around you and towns/cities you frequently visit.

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       Now, what goes along with these is being willing to act. You already have two very valuable tools to use (1) communication with God and (2) a direct link to people with the right resources. 

       Armed with these, you can now report anything you come across that sounds, looks, or otherwise seems unusual or suspicious. You will be able to tell. Trust your instincts. And, if you're praying along the way you will have an even greater awareness of when you should act. 

Here are some common signs that human trafficking is occurring:

          - a person cannot talk to you alone

          - a person cannot freely come or go as he/she chooses

          - the individual avoids eye contact

          - the individual seems to be anxious, nervous, tense, or paranoid

For a more detailed list, see the Polaris Project's "Recognizing the Signs" page. 


- Warrior Child -