How can I get involved?

There are many ways you can get involved in this fight.  One way is to volunteer at events (background check).  Another way is to be a supporter by making donations (all donations go toward this fight.  We are volunteer based).  If you are unable to do either of those, or even if you are, we ask you to pray.  Pray for those who are involved in the rescues, pray for those who take care of the children afterwards, and most importantly, pray for these precious children.

What are the signs of trafficking?

• Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship?
• Has a child stopped attending school?
• Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior?
• Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts?
• Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse?
• Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing?
• Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive?
• Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care?
• Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, e.g., where they go or who they talk to?
• Does the person appear to be coached on what to say?
• Is the person living in unsuitable conditions?
• Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation?
• Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live? Are there unreasonable security measures?

Not all indicators listed above are present in every human trafficking situation, and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking.

-Department Of Homeland Security/www.dhs.gov

What are the signs of child molestation?

0-3 years:

• fear
• excessive crying
• feeding and bowel problems
• sleeping problems
• failure to thrive

 2-9 years:

• fear of certain things: people, places, activities
• behavioral regression: bed wetting, stranger anxiety
• trouble eating or changes in appetite
• nightmares, trouble sleeping
• withdrawal from loved ones
• feeling shameful or guilty
• masturbating excessively
• victimizing others
• fear of recurring attack

 9+ years:

• depression
• nightmares, trouble sleeping
• doing poorly in school
• promiscuous activity
• drug and alcohol abuse
• signs of aggression
• running away from home
• fear of recurring attack
• changes in appetite
• early pregnancy
• suicidal thoughts and gestures
• overly mature behavior
• exuding anger toward being forced into situations out of their control

Physical warning signs:

• pain during urination and/or bowel movements
• bleeding, discharges or pain in mouth, genitals or anus
• sexually transmitted diseases
• difficulty walking, sitting, standing
• torn, bloody, stained underwear
• involuntary urination or defecation
• self induced injuries ie: cutting, burning, suicide attempts

-www.sexualassaultvictimlawyers.com