01/26/2026
Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is often a “hidden” crime, essentially modern day slavery, and predominately affects both women and children, trafficked for s*x or labor. Traffickers typically isolate their victims from others, creating relationships based on control and manipulation, exploiting the victim’s need for love, acceptance, and belonging. These relationships sometimes begin through social media and online dating apps. However, other times the traffickers are not strangers to their victims, but someone that that the victim knows and trusts, such as a co-worker or family member. Did you know that Girls Empowered offers workshops that focus on topics such as healthy relationships and online safety? Email dawn@girlsempowered.org for more info!