National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On January 11, Ferguson Township recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

According to the U.S. Department of State, "Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. It not only represents a threat to international peace and security but also undermines the rule of law, robs millions of their dignity and freedom, enriches transnational criminals and terrorists, and threatens public safety and national security everywhere.

There are estimated to be more than 27.6 million people — adults and children — subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States."

Visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons website to read more about what human trafficking is, how to spot it, and to learn what you can do to prevent and stop it.

To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement, call 1-866-347-2423.

To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 1-888-373-7888, text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733), or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/.