WHAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING LOOKS LIKE
There is a common misconception that human trafficking victims are kept in cages and chains. While this is not outside the realm of possibilities in the most egregious cases, human…
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Don’t be fooled: Help the cause of protecting children, fighting human trafficking by getting educated, staying informed with facts, not falsehoods
An increasing number of well-intentioned and concerned people are raising the level of discussion about child exploitation and human trafficking through social media and other channels. This is very much…
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WHAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING REALLY IS
TRAFFICKING IS NOT ALL FOR SEX Within the United States alone, Polaris Project has identified over 25 types of human trafficking, in a wide variety of industries such as carnivals,…
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS ONLINE
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many are transitioning to online schooling and work. With increased screen time, it is an important time to talk with your kids about internet…
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A Comprehensive Guide of Trusted Resources to Report Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation
“I’VE SEEN SOMETHING THAT MAY BE SUSPICIOUS OF TRAFFICKING OR IS INAPPROPRIATE. HOW DO I REPORT IT?” Be an O.U.R. Responder OBSERVE There are physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of…
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FBI LAUNCHES SEXTORTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN SCHOOLS
Below is a list of questions and answers from FBI.gov about their “Stop Sextortion” campaign page. These questions can act as a guide to talk with your children about what…
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25 Reasons You Should Know What Your Children Are Doing On Their Phones
These 25 men were arrested for arriving at a home to sexually abuse children in Arizona last month. They responded to ads on various apps and websites by attempting to…
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What sex trafficking looks like in the U.S. {Infographic}
Modern-day slavery is abundant both here in the U.S. and abroad, and O.U.R. is dedicated to ending it. Thank you to our donors, partners, and volunteers who push our work…
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What is online child exploitation?
Child predators have learned to harness the full power of the internet – they are no longer limited to one geographical location or audience. Even if they abuse a child…
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Fighting Human Trafficking with Mentors International & Microloans
“There are many reasons why someone is trafficked. However, there are three primary reasons why people become victims of human trafficking: poverty, breakdown of the family, and lack of education,”…
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