January 11, 2024 -
- exploiting a person through force, fraud or coercion
- anyone under 18 involved in a commercial sex act
- sex trafficking, forced labor, and domestic servitude
- a highly profitable crime
- exploitation based and does not require movement across any borders or any type of transportation
- one of the fastest growing crimes in America
It occurs everywhere - suburbs, cities and rural areas.
It can happen to anyone - regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, immigration status or socioeconomic status.
To report suspected trafficking to law enforcement - call 1-888-347-2423.
To get help if you are a victim - call 1-888-373-3788 or text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE).
Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Thanks to all of these PTC Rotarians for wearing our Rotary Blue on #WearBlueDay to bring awareness to this global crisis!