Give them hope this season
For people locked in human trafficking situations, the holidays aren’t always joyful. So, this holiday season, we’re highlighting individual stories, to represent the groups who are the most vulnerable to sex trafficking. Human trafficking is a profound crisis that can affect anyone, but sadly disproportionately impacts children, teens, people with disabilities, and those facing housing insecurity. Black, Indigenous, migrant, and LGBTQ+ communities are at a heightened risk for human trafficking, with LGBTQ+ youth especially at risk of sex trafficking. Predators exploit gaps created by racial and social disparities, as well as the desperation that comes from housing instability. Addressing this issue requires recognition, but it demands action to give hope to those in need. Only together can we create a future where everyone is safe from exploitation.
Learn who is disproportionately at risk in your community
Familial trafficking happens when a family member forces another family member to do involuntary labor—such as sex exploitation or servitude—and someone else in the family controls the proceeds. There’s a heightened risk of familial trafficking for children, teens, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable adults.
Learn MoreBlack, indigenous, and migrant populations are disproportionately affected by human trafficking. As a result, addressing human trafficking requires acknowledging racial disparities and addressing systemic issues that contribute to vulnerable people.
Learn MoreMost of us take a safe and stable home for granted. People with housing insecurity risk of becoming victims of both sex and/or labor trafficking. The odds that an unhoused person will be trafficked are considerably higher than a person with a secure place to live.
Learn MoreUp to 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ which can lead to increased vulnerability to traffickers. The Polaris Project found that LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk of trafficking and exploitation.
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Give Them Hope Collection
Introducing the "Give Them Hope" collection—a selection of uplifting merchandise designed to inspire and empower, with some pieces crafted by survivors and individuals at risk of trafficking. Every purchase directly supports OUR Rescue’s mission, providing vital resources and hope to survivors in their journey toward healing and freedom.