Tell Congress to Act on Critical Anti-Trafficking Legislation NowSupport victims of human trafficking by asking Congress to support four vital bills. Federal laws are crucial to establish clear, consistent measures against human trafficking in America. There are currently 3 bills in Congress that need your help to get made into law. Alabama | Now is the time to take action!The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate currently have legislation pending that will require the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline to be posted in certain establishments where victims of human trafficking may be found. Your support is needed! Nebraska | Urge legislators to take action nowThe Nebraska legislature has introduced two bills, and will be introducing an additional three that will help victims of human trafficking like Mallory. Hawaii | Lobby Day to End Human TraffickingAlthough, Hawaii has several criminal statutes addressing labor and sex trafficking, until recently there has been a lack of focus on public awareness or providing services for victims. In the past year, Hawaiian legislators have introduced 6 new bills that would help identify, protect, and offer assistance to victims of human trafficking but we need your help to ensure that these essential bills get made into law! South Carolina | Urge your legislators to take action on crucial anti-trafficking legislation
Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, and it happens in South Carolina, but you can do something about it. Make your voice count by calling on your representative to support this bill.
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West Virginia | Take Action to Make Human Trafficking a CrimeEvery year, human traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits by victimizing tens of thousands of people here in the United States. In 2011 alone, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline received more than 19,400 calls. Victims of human trafficking face a horrific life in which they are threatened, beaten, raped, starved, locked up, or psychologically manipulated - all for the financial profit of human traffickers. West Virginia is one of two states with no law against human trafficking, but you can help change that. Indiana | Thank Governor Daniels for making human trafficking a priorityAs of Monday, January 30, 2012, Indiana has passed anti-sex trafficking bill SB 4 into law, just in time for the Super Bowl. The bill passed unanimously through the State Senate and House of Representatives and was signed by Governor Mitch Daniels on Monday. |
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Human trafficking affects every community. Effective legislation at the state level is important because it gives states the opportunity to create laws that are comprehensive and victim-centered. Additionally, state legislation can also catalyze community awareness and increase local media attention, leading to increased victim identification, protection, referral to services, and prosecutions.
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