https://infotracer.com/criminal-records/stalking/ Did you know that not only is January “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month,” but it is also “National Stalking Awareness Month”? Take time to look at these materials submitted by one of our partners.

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, …

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.

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 …