NC Council For Women and Youth Involvement

01/31/2022

Thank you for following along with us for Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We advocate all year-long for people who are at risk of or have experienced trafficking. You can request trainings, access resources like this one, and learn more about our work on our website. https://youtu.be/E0I0A6aLqz0
NC Department of Administration

01/31/2022

Are you interested in learning how you and your organization can join the fight to ? We offer training and education throughout to year on topics ranging from Human Trafficking 101 to Human Trafficking and School-Aged Children. We
tailor every presentation to our audience's knowledge level and profession. Request one today: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/advocacy/women/human-trafficking/trainingspeaker-request-form

NC Department of Administration

If you are interested in a speaker or training to learn about Human Trafficking please submit this Training/Speaker Request Form.

01/28/2022

Transgender individuals face unique obstacles that put them at risk of trafficking. Learn more about the experiences and obstacles of transgender people in North Carolina:https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTSNCStateReport(1017).pdf

NC Department of Administration

01/27/2022

According to the North Carolina Status of Women: Health and Wellness Report, half of Black women in North Carolina have experienced some type of intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence can make individuals more vulnerable toward trafficking:https://files.nc.gov/ncdoa/cfw/documents/R592_NC_Health_Report_Final.pdf

NC Department of Administration

01/26/2022

Know the facts about human trafficking: Research shows that victims and survivors are more often trafficked by someone they know. Conozca los hechos sobre la trata de personas: Los estudios muestran que las víctimas y los(as) sobrevivientes de trata humana usualmente son abusados por alquien que conocen. https://youtu.be/Esx3PhIUj9M

NC Department of Administration

01/25/2022

In partnership with the Commission of Indian Affairs, we work to address trafficking vulnerabilities in Native communities. The missing and murdered Indigenous people crisis is closely tied to human trafficking. This study found that the missing and murdered Indigenous people crisis connects with domestic violence, s*xual assault, or human trafficking:http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf

NC Department of Administration

01/24/2022

Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals experience abuse more frequently than those without hearing difficulties. Traffickers and abusers take advantage of these communication barriers and prevent Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing survivors from asking for assistance. To learn more, check out: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-deaf-communities/

NC Department of Administration

01/21/2022

As COVID continues to challenge our community, we are spending more time online. This provides traffickers an opportunity to engage with children, building trust so they can exploit them. Learn how you can protect children online: https://foxync.com/3803235/triangle-empowered-series-internet-safety-and-human-trafficking/

NC Department of Administration

01/20/2022

The NC Council for Women and Youth Involvement supports all victims and survivors of human trafficking regardless of age, housing status, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression. NC Department of Administration

01/20/2022

Runaway and homeless youth are vulnerable to human trafficking due to the marginalization they experience. However, LGBTQ+ homeless youth experience a greater risk of being s*xually exploited as compared to non-LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Learn more about the impact of homelessness on LGBTQ+ youth:https://seenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/LGBTQ-homeless-youth-infographic.pdf

NC Department of Administration

01/19/2022

Youth can be trafficked by people they have trusted for both s*x and labor. Can you identify some of the tactics used by traffickers to target youth? https://youtu.be/SM76xeJNCs4

NC Department of Administration

01/18/2022

The Leading Empowering Advising and Developing (LEAD) initiative is a leadership and mentorship program for youth in rural communities. LEAD was created to empower youth who may be vulnerable to trafficking and provide them with the tools needed to be successful. In 3 years, the program has gone from 15 participants in one county to over 55 participants across three counties. Learn more: https://files.nc.gov/ncdoa/LEAD-2021-Summer-Program.pdf
NC Department of Administration