01/07/2026
Nearly 1 in 3 identified victims of human trafficking is a child.
That number represents children whose cases were found, reported, and documented.
It does not include the countless children who are never identified, never reported, or never recovered.
Human trafficking is a hidden crime. It often begins quietly with grooming, manipulation, and false promises, long before it looks like exploitation. Many children are mislabeled, misunderstood, or overlooked, which allows harm to continue unchecked.
During Human Trafficking Awareness Month and always, we believe awareness must lead to action.
We want children to be safe.
We want victims to be located.
And we want survivors to thrive, with dignity, support, and long-term care.
Statistics are not just numbers. They represent real lives, real families, and real urgency.
Please take a moment to read, reflect, and share.
You may help this message reach someone who needs it.