Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and January, this month, is National Human Trafficking Month. But, the fight against human trafficking doesn't end today nor the end of this month. In fact, many experts estimate that trafficking victims will flood to Texas during the national grant event of Super Bowl game. The good news is that there are things that you can do to fight against human trafficking in Texas. In fact, Christian Brothers Investment Services(CBIS), an organization fighting against human trafficking around the world, tells you a few tips to fight against human trafficking during Super Bowl.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
A few things that CBIS suggests you to do to join the fight against human trafficking are:
1) Learning how to identify a victim of human trafficking. Tips for recognizing trafficking victims are available at the State Department’s website;
2) Reporting suspected trafficking crimes or getting help by calling the national toll-free National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 888-373-7888;
3) Discussing human trafficking with friends, family and co-workers in order to raise awareness and learn from organizations knowledgeable on the topic, such as The Campaign to Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking, The U.S. State Department Office to Combat Trafficking and The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking;
4) Asking the companies that you do business with what they are doing to combat human trafficking. Recognize and support corporate leadership in this area; and
5) Downloading a letter from CBIS’ website to use when frequenting hotels that shares your concerns about human trafficking and highlights what hotels can do to prevent it.
In addition to the five tips listed above, you can also support organizations in Texas that are fighting against human trafficking such as, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault.
THE ROLES OF LODGING COMPANIES IN FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
CBIS further informs that while lodging companies are not responsible for the crime, it certainly can play a vital role to combat human trafficking. It is common knowledge that most sex trafficking incidents of women and children take place in local hotels and motels. CBIS, along with other organizations, therefore have encouraged many lodging companies to adopt code of conduct to fight human trafficking and to train hotel employees to recognize trafficking victims and report suspicious activities.
For more information about the organization, CBIS visit www.cbisonline.com.
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