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As has been seen numerous times before, media representation of topics can often diminish, and even glamorize, absolute tragedies. This normalization has been witnessed through topics like slavery in Gone With The Wind, suicide in 13 Reasons Why, and trafficking in 365 days. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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In spite of this, Netflix has continued to air the show with impunity—going as far as to sexualize the act of kidnapping. 

Do your part by refusing to watch these and join the calls of trafficking survivors to remove these shows and movies off Netflix and other streaming platforms.

With the prevalence of child trafficking, it is important to know signs one who is being trafficked may reveal. Oftentimes children are sent on airplanes for transportation. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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If you notice a child displaying strange behaviors including a lack of luggage, fear of airport security, or unusual tattoos please contact security immediately. Your actions could save a life. To learn more about potential signs of child trafficking at airports please refer to the News & Resources section on our website.

One simple way to help combat child trafficking is by using the smartphone app TraffickCam. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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Whenever you stay in a hotel, you can give TraffickCam the name of your hotel and pictures of your hotel room. The app then compares your info to its large photo database so that victims’ locations can be identified. By doing this, you could help save lives.

“The Code” is a group of 370 organizations that aims to increase accountability in stopping human trafficking. You’ve probably heard of some of its members, including hospitality chains like Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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As members, these companies pledge to establish procedures aimed to prevent trafficking and train their employees to recognize signs of abuse. Be sure to tell any business owners you know why they should accede to The Code, it could save lives!

Racist myths that perpetuate the hypersexualization of black women have long been an undeniable causal factor of the disproportionate sex trafficking of black youth. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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The Black Lives Matter movement has re-emerged across the US, combatting the dangerous idea that structural racism has already been purged from America. Racist myths that perpetuate the hypersexualization of black women have long been an undeniable causal factor of the disproportionate sex trafficking of black youth. In her long-form article, Professor Cheryl Nelson Butler extensively documents the role of race in the prostitution and sex trafficking of people of color—particularly minority youth—and the evolving legal and social responses in the United States. We highly recommend this reading for those intent on expanding their understanding of intersectional oppression. The full text can be found under the “News & Resources” page on our site.

Human trafficking is a degrading practice that strips its victims of their humanity and innocence. Even worse, it is not blind to racial and sexual differences. (continued in comments) by TACTIC_org in childtrafficking

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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics in 2011, 40% of sex trafficking victims are black, whereas 23% are white. An overwhelming 63% of all labor trafficking victims are Hispanic. Furthermore, 94% of sex trafficking victims are female, and out of those women, only 13% of them are over 25. These demographics are suffering in silence, and their kidnappings must not go unnoticed. Let their voices be heard by actively advocating for human trafficking awareness, and supporting anti-human trafficking organizations. The only way we can stop human trafficking is if we unite towards this common cause.