National Human Trafficking Awareness Day - Ep11

Show Notes: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day - Ep11:

Today’s featured holiday is, “National Human Trafficking
Awareness Day”.

In 2007, the United States Senate designated January 11th as
“National Human Trafficking Awareness Day”.

Human trafficking is a huge global scourge. Experts estimate there
are 20 to 30 million people in slavery around the world.

The U.S. State Department estimates there are 600,000 to 800,000
people are trafficked across international borders each year.
Eighty percent of those people are female and half are
children.

Sadly, children are 12 to 14 years old on average when they enter
the sex trade. Many are runaways who experienced abuse before
leaving home.

Human trafficking is the third largest international crime
generating $32 billion every year, with $15.5 billion of that
number made in industrialized countries. Only drugs and weapons
trafficking earn more money

But let’s look beyond the numbers. Every person, every child lured
or forced into sex or labor slavery is a living, breathing human
being. They will experience unspeakable acts of brutality. The
health and emotional toll these victims experience will affect them
for life.

What can we do to curb this scourge?

First, talk about the reality of human trafficking with your
children or grandchildren.

Pay attention to your children’s social media communications. Know
who they are talking with, texting, or connecting with on social
media.

Traffickers are heavy users of social media. They target vulnerable
children and teens, gaining their trust online and then arranging
in-person meetings. During such meetings, children are either lured
into sexual acts or are outright kidnapped.

If you suspect someone is being targeted for human trafficking, let
police know immediately.

If you’re a victim or are in touch with a victim, call the National
Trafficking Hot-line at 888-373-7888. You can also text 233733
using “Help” or “Info”.

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Tune into tomorrow’s show to learn all about National Pharmacist
Day. You’ll learn some interesting tidbits about these
professionals and how their roles are changing in our healthcare
system.

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This is your host, Stephen Carter, reminding you, this day is
special, and so are you. Have fun, smile, and enjoy your day.