Human Trafficking Awareness
“Together we can recognize the signs and protect our grandchildren from becoming victims of human trafficking.”
OUR MISSION
We are committed to raising awareness, educating families, and helping protect our grandchildren and future generations from human trafficking. When communities recognize the signs and speak up, lives can be saved.
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Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, but awareness can help stop it. By learning the warning signs and educating our communities, we can help ensure our children and grandchildren grow up safe from exploitation. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit people for labor or commercial sex. It affects millions of people around the world and can happen in any community. Together, we can build safer communities, support victims, and help prevent trafficking before it happens.
AWARENESS
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Sometimes the signs are subtle. Being aware can make a difference.
Sudden changes in behavior or secrecy about online activities
Receiving expensive gifts, money, or items without explanation
Being controlled or monitored by another person
Missing school or frequently running away from home
Signs of fear, anxiety, or physical abuse
Someone appears controlled or afraid to speak freely
No access to identification documents
Working long hours with little or no pay
Signs of abuse or poor living conditions
Not allowed to leave work or living space
Withdrawal from friends, family, or usual activities
Poor hygiene or malnourishment
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Traffickers increasingly use social media and online platforms to target young people.
They often build trust with victims before exploiting them.
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Someone asking a child or teen to keep conversations secret
Requests for personal information, photos, videos, or meet in person
Promises of money, gifts, or modeling opportunities
Attempts to move conversations to private apps or disappearing for hours online
Sudden new friends or relationships that feel secretive
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and seek help
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Everyone can play a role in prevention and support
Talk openly with children about online safety
Teach them how to recognize manipulation and grooming
Encourage them to come to you if they feel unsafe
Stay involved in their digital and social media activities
Educate yourself and your community about human trafficking risks
Support organizations helping survivors
Recognize and report suspicious situations
Advocate for stronger protections and laws
Monitoring social media activity
Encouraging children to report uncomfortable interactions
Teaching them never to share personal information with strangers online
Education and communication are powerful tools for prevention
RESOURCES
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Baystate Family Advocacy Center
300 Carew St., Springfield MA 01104
Phone: 413-794-9816
Email: https://www.baystatehealth.org/locations/family-advocacy-center
My Life My Choice
209 Columbus Ave Suite 301
Boston MA 02116
Phone: 857-991-1159
Email: https://www.mylifemychoice.org
Impact Center
41 Taylor St
Springfield MA 01103
Phone: 413-654-1566
Email: https://www.impactcenterspringfield.org
Safe Exit Initiative
534 Cambridge St
Worcester MA 01610
Phone: 508-762-9660
Email: https:safeexitinitiative.org
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Safe Exit Initiative
424 S Pulaski St
2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21223
Email: https:safeexitinitiative.org/baltimore
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Safe Exit Initiative
725 Hwy A1A Suite C-112
Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: 617-312-0848
Email: https:safeexitinitiative.org/palm-beach-county