be an advocate

Be informed. Learn as much as you can about trafficking—how it happens and who is vulnerable—by reading books and news, watching documentaries and doing internet searches.

Be aware of how you may be benefiting from injustice and take action. For example, you can choose to purchase fairly traded products and a support companies who have fair labor practices and policies both in the United States and around the world.

Take a stand against all industries that demoralize women and exploit any human being. In this way you help break the cycle of supply and demand that must exist in order for an industry such as human trafficking to be a lucrative activity.

Raise awareness. Share what you learn with friends and family; sponsor an event to raise awareness in your community, religious organization or school. Share on Facebook

Advocate. Contact your elected officials and encourage them to sponsor and support legislation that deals with trafficking and related crimes.

Support organizations that are on the frontlines of today’s abolition movement.

Purchase products made by survivors.