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How to Help Anti-Trafficking Organizations Around the World
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime activity in the United States. Traffickers make almost $32 billion from the suffering of their victims, and now nearly 70% of these transactions take place online. Fortunately, there are hundreds of organizations out there who are working around the clock to help end human trafficking and help survivors stay out of the cycle. Regardless of how much money you have, what you do for a living, or how much time you have, there are so many ways you can help anti-trafficking organizations! Here is how to help anti-trafficking organizations around the world. Change your Buying Habits Many of the big name stores and…
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5 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children From Sex Trafficking
The average child trapped in the sex trade will enter when they are just 12 years old. More than half of the people who are forced into human trafficking are children, and nearly 100,000 of these children are forced into prostitution or pornography. Unfortunately, this number is continuing to grow each and every year. As a parent, we all worry about the dangers of our children talking to strangers or being abducted. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your children! Here are five things you can do as a parent to help protect your child from sex trafficking. Talk to your children about sexual abuse and sex trafficking Every…
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Why I Started a Social Enterprise
Starting a new venture isn’t easy, especially in business. Some people will choose to start their own business to help improve their lives, be their own boss, or to jump into a new business idea that they are excited about. When it came to starting a social enterprise for me, it was the desire to use my business to create a positive change in people’s lives. How is a social enterprise different from a regular business? Social entrepreneurship is a business that focuses on sustainability and creating global change. These types of businesses are mission-based and may dedicate some or all of the profit they make toward a cause they…
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6 Ways to Fight Against Human Trafficking This Super Bowl
The first Sunday of every February, the big game sweeps the nation, and all eyes are on the TV for one night. The Super Bowl will have most people focusing on hot wings and football, but did what many people don’t realize is that human trafficking spikes during this season. There are a few ways you can fight against human trafficking this Super Bowl, here is what you and your family can do. Know the Signs of Human Trafficking It’s important to not only know the signs of human trafficking for yourself, but to be able to identify others who may be showing the signs. The U.S. Department of State…
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The Dangers of Sex Trafficking and Pornography
Did you know that people who consume pornography are typically exposed to it before they even turn 18? What’s worse, is that most of them don’t even know what goes in the production and creation of the pornography they are watching. They may not know how those performers got on camera in the first place or the events that brought them there, and how many of them may not have been there of their own free will. Many traffickers use pornography as a means to make money from their victims and create a psychological reason for them to stay. There are many dangers that come from pornography that your children…
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Fight Human Trafficking With Elijah Rising
January is human trafficking awareness month, and we’ve shared a bunch of different ways you can make a difference through changing your buying habits, finding events near you, and even how to get your family involved. If you missed any of those posts, you can check them out here: Support your Health and Stop Human Trafficking with REBBL How Ordinary Families can Help Fight Against Child Trafficking How your Buying Habits Can Help Stop Human Trafficking Brands to Buy from to Fight Against Human Trafficking There are so many wonderful organizations out there who are working to help spread awareness about human trafficking and work to end it as well.…
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How to Find Human Trafficking Awareness Events Near You
As a part of human trafficking awareness month, my family, myself, as well as my business are all dedicating our time to learn more and spread the word about events in our area. Last week, I shared a post all about how ordinary families can help fight against human trafficking which you can check out here. Human trafficking affects millions of people and families all across the world. As part of human trafficking awareness month it’s not only important to help those in need, but to spread awareness too. If you do a little research, you may be surprised to find events, seminars, or speakers coming to your area to…
