Possible Ways to Help

Although human trafficking is a global issue and it may seem as if one person can’t help make an impact, that isn’t true. There are surprisingly a number of helpful ways to stop human trafficking. 

Students can make an effort by joining a group called SAM, Student Abolitionist Movement, which gives students ideas and resources to teach others around them of the dangers of trafficking and possible ways to help. Also there is a campaign called Take the Plunge which can be set up at schools where organized events such as a walk to end slavery or selling chocolates can be implemented.

Athletes can join Team Free2Play which provides support to victims of human trafficking through physical activity. Team Free2Play athletes can organize fundraisers at their sporting events or wear the “fair trade” performance gear to show their support to end trafficking. 

Consumers can make an effort by shopping differently or becoming more aware of how the products they are buying were made, to ensure that improper child labor wasn’t used. Consumers can go online and find lists that tell how well products rate on the amount of child labor used to produce them. 

Lastly there is an academy that anyone can attend which is three days long and involves intensive training on how to recognize human trafficking. The only downfall is that the academy is in California and it is very expensive.

All of these possible solutions are minor steps that anyone can take and if enough people participate, human trafficking can be put to an end.