January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

About National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

In 2010 President Barak Obama first designated January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, culminating in the annual celebration of National Freedom Day on February 1. January is a time to remind ourselves of the vital role we each play in building a future where our children, youth and families may thrive free from exploitation. We urge you to join Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking by taking one action today to inspire change!

Check out January's Event Calendar Now!

1. Plan a Community Project

Shed light on the topic of human trafficking in your community. Need some inspiration:

Red Sand Project

The Red Sand Project is a free and easy way to gather a group in your community to raise awareness by creating a sidewalk installation. Make sure to share your event on social media #RedSandProject to connect to thousands of other’s worldwide. Order your sand for free HERE.

Virtual or In Person Run Walk

The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) hosts an annual event. This year use #CASEWALK2022 to post on social media.

Pledge 2 Stop Trafficking

Fresno and Madera Counties developed the Pledge 2 Stop Trafficking Fund, a collaboration between multiple anti-trafficking organizations to raise donations to support victim service needs. Agencies and the public will hold up awareness signs on street corners for the 2022 event on January 18th. Follow on social media for latest updates.

2. Send an Email or Video Message

Share an email to colleagues or on behalf of your organization introducing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with information and ways they can get involved. Get even more creative and share a recorded video message from your team. *We suggest you send this out on January 11, the designated National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Click Here for PACT’S 2022 Email Template you can customize for your community.

3. Post on Social Media

We’ve done the work for you: Check out PACT Social Media Content Here. Or create your own! Fight to dispel myths and misinformation by sharing common Child Sex Trafficking Myths by Polaris.

Fresno Mayor Lee Brand, center, stands with community leaders, law enforcement representatives and speakers from the 10th Annual Conference on Human Trafficking, while introducing his Human Trafficking Initiative during a press conference at the Double Tree Hotel Convention Center in downtown Fresno on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

4. Issue a Proclamation

Engage your city officials and/or your County Board of Supervisors to issue a proclamation in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Click Here for Example Proclamation.

5. Host or Share a Training

Host or attend a training, panel or film discussion to inspire deeper learning.

(We recommend you view films in advance and prepare to share additional resources as well.) Here’s some options:

View our calendar of virtual and in-person training and awareness opportunities. Check regularly for new additions!

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Events

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Of the more than 26,500 endangered runaways reported to NCMEC in 2020, 1 in 6 were likely victims of child sex trafficking.

Nearly one in five (19.4%) of the 911 interviewed youth in the ground breaking Covenant House Study were victims of human trafficking, with 15% having been trafficked for sex, 7.4% trafficked for labor and 3% trafficked for both.

In 2019 the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 11,500 cases of human trafficking - California having the highest numbers. Nearly 21% of the total cases involved children and youth.

Since California’s passage of SB 855 in 2014, nearly 15,000 youth have been identified by Child Welfare Services for suspected commercial sexual exploitation and/or trafficking.