Did you know that January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day? Most people don't know that this date was actually designated in 2007, & the state of Wisconsin has declared the entire month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. (Source)
So what does it mean to raise awareness? What can you do? Beauty From Ashes Ministries has compiled a list of 20 things you can do to help raise awareness, the #1 on the list being "Refuse to be part of the problem by being apathetic & doing nothing." I think sometimes we forget that raising awareness means just TALKING to others about the problem. Most people aren't aware that trafficking happens in the United States, & some people don't even know what it is. Start conversations with people & tell them what's going on in our own country. Even sharing the link to this blog (or to any of the other organizations we've posted about previously) via Facebook or Twitter is doing something to help raise awareness!
Another way you can help out is to simply pay attention to what's happening around you. Know what the red flags of human trafficking are, & if you see anything suspicious, call the trafficking hotline toll-free at 1-888-3737-888. (Source)
Who knows; maybe this will be the year where we see this problem put to an end. If we all do our part, & trust in what God has spoken, nothing is impossible!
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