Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, advertising, maintaining, patronizing, or soliciting a person for labor or services, through the act of fraud, coercion or force for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, debt bondage, or slavery. Are you aware of the signs of human trafficking? Do you know what to do if you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking?

Human trafficking can happen ANYWHERE! Human trafficking includes both labor and sex trafficking. Some areas of where labor trafficking occurs are nail salons, factories, janitorial jobs, construction sites, farms, restaurants and hotels. Sex trafficking can take place in massage parlors, truck stops, strip clubs, military bases, modeling studios and on the internet.

What Exactly Does “Hidden in Plain Sight” Mean?

To be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.

Due to the different forms and locations of human trafficking, it is very important to know what to look and listen for. Understanding and knowing the red flags of human trafficking plays an important role into getting a possible victim rescued. Red flags of human trafficking can include:
* Unusual security measures at a home or business
* Having a partner that is noticeably older
* No form of identification
* Has few or no personal possessions
* Has multiple injuries but vaguely explains them
* Branding
* Anxious, depressed or overly submissive behavior

If you think you have met a victim of human trafficking, call local enforcement or call the human trafficking hotline at 1-888-3737-888. But, DO NOT try to be a hero. This not only puts you in danger, but also the alleged victim.

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, representatives of the Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking are visiting local town and county governments to discuss human trafficking and accept proclamations from each entity declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Stewards of Children

Jan. 24, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St., Greenville, N.C.
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Human Trafficking 101

Jan. 24, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St., Greenville, N.C.
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‘Porn Kills Love’: Fight the New Drug Youth and Parent Event

Jan. 27, 3 p.m.
Garner United Methodist Church, Garner, N.C.
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Human Trafficking 101

Jan. 29, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Neuse Regional Library, 510 N. Queen St., Kinston, N.C.
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Be the One

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
Pitt Community College, Goess Student Center
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Freedom and Justice Conference

Feb. 2
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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ASIST Workshop

Feb. 7-8, 2019
March 18-19
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for caregivers who want to feel ready, willing and able to intervene with the immediate risk of suicide when working with others. This two day training consisting of four learning modules: attitudes, knowledge, intervention and resources. The skills and principles are illustrated through case studies presented in videos, live dramatizations, role-play simulations, and discussions while using the Suicide Intervention Handbook. Please complete the registration form and return it to Tracy Kennedy tskennedy@embarqmail.com or Nadine Gordon nadinesrealcrisis@gmail.com

Human Trafficking Commission Symposium

Feb. 21-21
Charlotte, N.C.
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Resilient Kids: A Community Response

March 14-15, 2019
Eastern AHEC, Greenville, N.C.
As we know, childhood experiences, both good and bad, have an enormous impact on long term health outcomes and success for an individual. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) have been linked to chronic health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and stroke, high risk behaviors such as smoking and alcohol and drug use, and psychosocial difficulties like high dropout rates, poor academic achievement, and chronic unemployment. Prevention and early intervention appear to be key to mitigating the effects of ACES and halting the long term negative impact on a person’s life.
This two-day conference will start with an overview of ACES and the impact of traumatic stress exposure on children, while discussing the benefits of trauma-informed care. Next, you will hear about Reconnect for Resilience and how this skill-based approach to ACES can help re-set the brain and build resiliency.
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Webinars and out-of-state events

WEBINAR: Trauma and Mental Health Considerations in a Child Sex Trafficking Response

Feb. 6, 2019, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Conducting Child Abuse Investigations

Feb 11-15, 2019
Chicago, IL

April 1-5, 2019
Memphis, TN

June 3-7, 2019
Phoenix, AZ

September 16-20, 2019
Wilmington, DE
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WEBINAR: Trafficking of Children for Labor and Sex: The Health Care Professional’s Response

Feb. 12, 2019, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Criminal Connections: Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse

Feb. 25-26, 2019
Bellingham, WA
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Wellness Psycho Educational Program

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (MST)
Colorado Springs, CO

March 5, 2019
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Richmond, VA
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Sexual Offenses: Mind and Motivation

Feb 27-28, 2019
Bellingham, WA

Mar 18-19, 2019
New Orleans Area, LA
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SAVE THE DATE: Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference

March 1-3, 2019
Chicago, Illinois
In March 2019, Fair Trade Campaigns will welcome hundreds of local, national and global leaders in the fair trade movement to downtown Chicago. There will be keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and opportunities to grow your personal and professional networks.

Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking (MDT to CST)

Apr 23-26, 2019
New Orleans, LA

May 6-9
2019 Portland OR

July 22-25, 2019
St. Louis MO

Sept 23-26, 2019
Burlington VT
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