01/28/2026
🚨 Human Trafficking: What you need to know. Human trafficking is the exploitation of people, often through force, fraud, or coercion. People are trafficked for labor, s*xual exploitation, or even forced criminality. It happens in every U.S. state and across the globe.
🌍 Global snapshot (UNODC, Dec 2024): Detected trafficking victims rose 25% from 2019 to 2022. Forced labor detections surged 47%, and child victims increased 31%, with girls now making up 38% of detected cases. Women and girls account for 61% of all detected victims. [unodc.org]
Know the signs & stay safe:
• Be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true job offers—especially those involving relocation.
• Keep identification and documents secure.
• Watch for restricted freedom, signs of fear, or someone else controlling your money or documents.
🚨 If you suspect trafficking, call 1‑888‑373‑7888 or text “BeFree” (233733). [humantraffickinghotline.org] 👥 Together we can make a difference. Share this to spread awareness!
