Our Mission
The Coalition Against Human Trafficking & Slavery in the Tri-State Area (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois) is a collaborative, faith-based network that engages in education and advocacy in an effort to eradicate human trafficking. The Coalition collaborates with other area groups that are also working to spread awareness of this modern-day slavery.
“Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ.
It is a crime against humanity.“
Pope Francis
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for involuntary labor or services. It is done with force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation.
Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry that affects more than 40 million people in the world today. It occurs everywhere -including every state in the US- and affects people of every age, gender, ethnicity, and class.
Major Risk Factors
- Recent Migration/ Relocation
- Substance Use
- Runaway/ Homeless Youth
- Brain Health Concern
- Involvement in the Child Welfare system
What are the signs?
- The person does not seem able to answer simple questions about their profession or living circumstances without fear.
- Lack of identifying documents such as a driver’s license, a passport, birth record.
- Reluctant to talk to others without seeking the approval of another.
- Isolated from family and friends.
How can I help?
Ending human trafficking requires everyone’s help. Whether through prayer, education, advocacy, survivor services, or financial support, you CAN make a difference.
If you see or hear something suspicious, call the Human Trafficking Hotline 888.373.7888 or your local law enforcement at 911.
Do not risk harm to yourself or to the victim by approaching the suspected person(s).
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