Awareness works.
Human trafficking has grown into a booming business because it has been able to remain unchallenged by going unnoticed. When people become aware of human trafficking, it weakens the strength that the industry has in obscurity.
Until recently, awareness about human trafficking has been minimal, and we still have a long struggle ahead of us to fully awaken the public to the awful crime occurring all around them. Once they discover it, many people remain baffled as to how they can do something about it. Meet Justice seeks to raise awareness, not only of the dark reality of human trafficking in Atlanta, but also that each person in the community wields incredible power to stop it. Meet Justice also raises awareness within the community of how they can use this power to actively fight commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Information on Trafficking in Persons
- What is human trafficking?
- What are the latest statistics?
- Out of the Shadows: Recognizing CSEC in Atlanta
Be Aware …
…that you have the power to stand up for victims of human trafficking and stop the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation in your city. Your voice matters.
- Report suspected trafficking. Human trafficking takes place all around us, everyday. If you see suspected trafficking, call an anti-trafficking hotline like the Georgia Care Connection: 404-602-0068 .
- Host an Awareness party.
- Mentor a child. Saving children from sexual exploitation starts at the level of prevention. You can make a profound difference in a young boy or girl’s life by encouraging and inspiring them with positive messages.
- Offer your time. Organizations working to end trafficking depend upon the hard work of volunteers to bring their goals to life. Volunteers are the driving force behind the movement to stop sex trafficking.
- Stay informed on legislative issues regarding trafficking and contact your legislators to request their support of victims of human trafficking.
- Join groups in your community, school, or church that seek to raise awareness and support for victims of human trafficking. If none exist, start one!
- Use your unique gifts: if you are a painter, paint. If you’re a musician, play. Whatever your talent is, from making jewelry to running marathons, you can use it to bring awareness to the people around you, raise funds to aid victim rehabilitation, and change the face of Atlanta as a destination for human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children.
- Consider donating to the cause. Currently funding for nonprofit organizations and victim services is extremely limited. Even the smallest financial contribution can be used to leverage significant results in driving trafficking out of Atlanta.
