Ten Ways YOU Can Fight Human Trafficking
1. Make a tax-deductible gift.
Through generous donations, we have furnished two apartments where clients live for up to six months. We also established an emergency victim fund to purchase the essential items clients need immediately such as toiletries, undergarments, or clothing. We welcome your gift online, by phone or mail.
2. Report suspected cases to local counter-trafficking organizations.
Many cases have come to light because an individual knew something was not
quite right and took the time to ask questions. Everyone is in the position
to find and help a trafficked person. If you have a potential case to report,
call Boat People SOS at (703) 538-2190 or Ayuda at (202) 387-4848 . Become
a Community Companion.
Community Companions are volunteers who provide social support to Metro DC
ACTS' human trafficking clients. Having been isolated and denied social interaction
and support for so long, often just conversation and a meal with someone can
having wonderful healing effects. Community Companions also help clients with
learning their way around the community, finding local markets, worship services
and libraries.
4. Volunteer your language skills.
We are often in need of document translation for outreach materials and legal cases as well as interpretation for our case managers and attorneys.
5. Volunteer your professional skills.
Our clients suffer from a devastating array of legal, health, and mental health issues. We are always in need of attorneys, doctors, dentists, and therapists willing to donate a portion of their time to improving our clients' well being.
6. Intern.
Metro DC ACTS offers unpaid, part-time and full-time legal and program internships. Interns work closely with staff, quickly learning about human trafficking and how to best serve clients.
7. Spread the word.
Now that you have learned more about human trafficking, share the information with someone else. The more people are aware, the more trafficked persons we will find.
8. Distribute flyers and posters for Metro DC ACTS.
Getting the word out at bus stops, markets, metro stops, parks and anywhere you can think of will help inform the public and find potential victims.
9. Look for presentation opportunities.
If you know of a group who would be interested in learning more about human trafficking and how to identify victims, have them contact Metro DC ACTS for a workshop.
10. Speak out and write about human trafficking.
Make an announcement at worship services about what to look for. Write an article for your county newsletter and newspaper.
