​January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States, a month set aside to recognize the role we can each play in ending all forms of slavery. Last year alone, the National Human Trafficking Hotline reported identification of more than 22,000 victims, 4,300 traffickers and 1,900 suspicious businesses. Of these cases, sexual exploitation continues to be the dominant form of trafficking in our country, representing 7 out of every 10 trafficking situations identified.
 
As a local nonprofit currently working with more than 130 survivors, we are committed to raising awareness of human trafficking, not just as a national issue, but one that is affecting every city in Hampton Roads. Together, we can create offramps for those who have experienced trafficking and help prevent the next generation from being exploited.
 
In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we invite you to start 2021 by educating yourself on the topic and identifying #onething you can do to make a difference this year. To get you started, we will be posting information on our Facebook and Instagram pages and promoting a featured event each week this month. We encourage you to mark your calendars now and plan to join us for the events listed below. Share the events in advance within Facebook or send people to this page for upcoming dates, times, and links.
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Date
Thurs. 1/7
Mon. 1/11
Thurs. 1/21
Thurs. 1/28
Time
12 noon
12 noon
12 noon
12 noon
Event
​Facebook Live interview with local survivor and national advocate, Tanya Gould
Prayer event featuring six local pastors who are making a difference
Understanding the Intersection of Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking
​Trauma-informed Yoga with Kristy DiGeronimo 
Access
Facebook Live* recording
 Facebook Live* recording
 Facebook Live* recording
Facebook Live* - Link will be posted at time of event
*Facebook account not required to view live streams. Links will be posted here at the time of the events for quick access.

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