The Forgotten Children: Sex Trafficking in America

Watch this video about a NY detective who has dedicated his efforts to finding teenage sex trafficking victims in New York. What an amazing individual with a huge drive to bring home teenagers who have become a commodity in this crime against humanity. Let us know what you think.

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Teen Sex Trafficking Forum Held at West Springfield High School

http://www.springfieldconnection.com/news/2015/feb/05/teen-sex-trafficking-information-forum-held-west-s/ Read this article about Just Ask’s recent forum on human trafficking. The forum was held at West Springfield High School and proved to be a big success at raising awareness. We’ve had positive feedback from students, educators and parents alike. Please read this article and let us know what you think.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Out Of the Shadows PSA

https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/videos We MUST open our eyes to human trafficking here in the United States. It’s a reality and pretending that it doesn’t exists won’t make it disappear. Victims of this horrific industry need our help. Watch this PSA by the Department of Homeland Security and let us know what you think. #humantrafficking #awareness #bluecampaign

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Want to Fight Human Trafficking? Volunteer.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/want-to-fight-human-traff_b_6570990?guccounter=1 “It’s just people – ordinary people like you and me – showing up and getting involved in the fight against a terrible problem that, in one way or another, impacts the communities where we live and, more importantly, is a blight on the lives of literally millions of people who are being exploited by traffickers.”

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DHS Blue Campaign

https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to combat human trafficking. Working in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations, the Blue Campaign strives to protect the basic right of freedom and to bring those who exploit human lives to justice. Awareness and Education Through the Blue Campaign, …

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Presidential Proclamation — National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month, 2015

Read this proclamation, a call to action, issued by President Obama on December 31, 2014. Please share your thoughts. Presidential Proclamation — National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2015 NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two …

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Glossary of Sex Trafficking Hashtag Terms

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27897/documents/Initiatives/HumanTrafficking/Human-Trafficking-Glossary-of-Terms.pdf The Chicago Police Department has compiled a Glossary of Sex Trafficking Hashtag Terms! Knowledge is power, so we MUST learn this language to prevent all of our children from being sex trafficking victims! We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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How Sex Traffickers Communicate in the Digital Age

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sex-trade-digital-age/1991030/ Please read this article and watch this video to learn how 17-year-old twin brothers used social media to lure their victims into the ugly world of trafficking. A 22-year-old intern assisted Chicago law enforcement in decoding the language of the underground world of cyber prostitution. This is invaluable information that will help us recognize sex trafficking and educate our …