03/29/2017
I just spent an hour participating in a Human Trafficking webinar. I know that I have shared information about trafficking with you in the past but I want to provide a few reminders:
Human Trafficking includes labor but mainly s*x
80% of women are trafficked
50% of children are trafficked (male and female)
These are US stats
50% of people trafficked are minors
40% of people trafficked are black
23% are Hispanic
5% are minorities
A large percent of all of people trafficked are part of the LGBTQ community.
Popular places and events for Trafficking include: California, Texas, Miami, Atlanta, (Major transportation hubs)
Super Bowl, Basketball Championships (basically major sporting events),
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions
Truck Stops, Hotels, and Gay Pride are all major events where enslaved people are trafficked for s*x.
People who live in poverty or have a low SES, are homeless, have unstable families, are at risk for being trafficked.
If you see older men/women at hotels or some place inappropriate with a younger boy or girl- report it.
You could help save their lives. If you're in Atlanta and want to get involved with my advocacy org and/or join the public policy committee I chair, contact me!
If you're not in Atlanta, join an organization in your city or state.