Joining the Fight

When I share with people that I am with Called to Rescue and help fight human trafficking, one of the most common questions is 'well, how can I help too?'

Here are a couple of ideas:

• Support local organizations that fight! Many large cities will have some kind of organization that fights trafficking. Do a Google search to find organizations near you. However, if you need something closer to home, some speakers will travel and talk to large groups of people. Called to Rescue trains, advocates and informs all over Washington and Oregon.... and we're spreading! Just ask and we'll do our best to show up!
  

• Support international organizations that fight because as we all know, this is a huge global problem. Called to Rescue has a large presence in the Philippines as well as here in the United States.
  

• Word of mouth. If you have recently learned more about this problem, or you're a long time supporter, be an advocate! Voice what you know to your friends, coworkers, etc. The more awareness about the problem, the better!

• Keep Polaris' trafficking hotline in your phone 1-888-3737-888. This number can be used by the victims themselves to start getting help, or if you spot something that isn't quite right. However, if it's an emergency please just call 911. More and more police forces are becoming trained about this problem, so don't be afraid to call them!
  

• Are you talented in persuasive writing? Then write your elected officials! Your Senators and Congressman are great people to write regarding this problem.

• Call your local law enforcement and check what they have set in place to fight against trafficking. Maybe they have a public task force you could become a part of.

These are just a few ideas to start in the fight. Human trafficking is a very complicated and hard problem to solve so don't get discouraged, get involved!!