01/23/2026
Human trafficking doesn’t always look like chains.
Sometimes it looks like a job offer.
A “boyfriend.”
A promise of safety, money, or love.
Every year, millions of people—many of them children—are trafficked for labor or s*x. It happens in big cities, small towns, and right here in our communities.
It hides in plain sight.
Trafficking thrives on vulnerability, silence, and misinformation.
Awareness saves lives.
Red flags to know:
Sudden control over someone’s finances, phone, or documents
Fearful behavior, scripted answers, or inability to speak alone
Signs of abuse, exhaustion, or untreated medical issues
If something feels off, trust that instinct.
You don’t need to be a hero. You need to be informed.
Share this post. Start conversations. Teach your children.
Look out for one another.
📞 U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1‑888‑373‑7888
Text HELP to 233733
Available 24/7. Confidential. Free.
Silence protects traffickers. Awareness protects people.