Spot the signs
Sex trafficking happens 365 days a year. Here is what to look for:
- Signs of. Violence unexplained bruises, black eyes, cuts, or marks
- Behaviors including fear, anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, nervousness
- Easily startled, agitated, or afraid
- Unsure of where they are
- Not in control of money or documents
- Accompanied by older “boyfriend” / companion
- Dressed to look older or inappropriately for the weather/situation
- Name or symbol tattooed or branded on neck, chest, or arms
Winifred Ereyi
Chair - End Human Trafficking Task Force
“It ought to concern every person because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and fuels violence and organized crime. I’m talking about the injustice, the outrage, of human trafficking, which must be called by its true name – – modern slavery.”
President Barack Obama, September 25, 2012
What Your Rotary Club Can Do
- Schedule a speaker
- Host an event
- Talk to friends, family, & colleagues
- Ask local business to post awareness posters
- Post to Facebook & your Club’s website
- Work with local schools
- Engage youth to form student groups
- Encourage schools to host training programs
- Partner with a local organization
- Support programs that provide shelter & resources
- Volunteer for programs providing victim support
- Collaborate with neighboring Rotary Clubs
- Partner with organizations that educate people
- Support programs that teach youth about healthy relationships
- Provide funding for organizations
- Take a personal stand
- Become an ambassador for change
